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Title
Deployment of Integrated Sustainable Roof Technologies in a Singular Project - NIH Case Study
Deployment of Integrated Sustainable Roof Technologies in a Singular Project - NIH Case Study
Date
9/2011
9/2011
Author(s)
Ralph Velasquez
Ralph Velasquez
Page(s)
Keyword(s)
vegetative roof; green roof; solar; photovoltaic; PV; cool roof; storm water
vegetative roof; green roof; solar; photovoltaic; PV; cool roof; storm water
Abstract
This case history will review the deployment of integrated sustainable roof technologies in a singular project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) near Washington, D.C. The case study will review NIH’s medical research library terrace design requirements and how they were resolved with multiple integrated sustainable technologies. The terrace roof had experienced limited use since its creation; now, with a new vigorous government focus on green initiatives, the library searched for a solution that would match its needs and the focus on sustainability. The discussion will review various sustainable technologies selected to meet NIH’s demanding needs and how they were integrated with a holistic approach. The paper will examine each technology; discuss trade-offs; examine budget constraints; and address factors involved in the final design selection. Construction considerations will be highlighted during this discussion with a complete recounting of the construction process. With project completion, a review of the lessons learned will be shared with the reader. Furthermore, a two-year follow-up interview with the owner representatives will address lessons learned, a review of the project results achieved and awards NIH received.
This case history will review the deployment of integrated sustainable roof technologies in a singular project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) near Washington, D.C. The case study will review NIH’s medical research library terrace design requirements and how they were resolved with multiple integrated sustainable technologies. The terrace roof had experienced limited use since its creation; now, with a new vigorous government focus on green initiatives, the library searched for a solution that would match its needs and the focus on sustainability. The discussion will review various sustainable technologies selected to meet NIH’s demanding needs and how they were integrated with a holistic approach. The paper will examine each technology; discuss trade-offs; examine budget constraints; and address factors involved in the final design selection. Construction considerations will be highlighted during this discussion with a complete recounting of the construction process. With project completion, a review of the lessons learned will be shared with the reader. Furthermore, a two-year follow-up interview with the owner representatives will address lessons learned, a review of the project results achieved and awards NIH received.