EcoCity
| DESCRIPTION | BENEFITS | CONSIDERATIONS | LEED (Planned) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Party Rating System | |||
Follow a third party rating system to assess ecological perfomance and possibly get certification including LEED, BREEAM and others |
Establish an easy standardized procedure for ecological evaluation Obtaining certification will stress the commitment of the development to the ecological concept Provide a reliable emission-free transportation into and out of the site |
Assessment and certification will require some costs Certified project team member to be on board Provide docking stations at either ends Economic viability – LEED gold and BREEAM excellent add 0,5 – 1,0% capital costs on average |
LEED certificated |
| Synergetic Functions | |||
Provide a mix of functions/businesses on site that interact with each other and have synergy |
Increase efficiency by having one function recover the waste or byproduct of another function Reduce peak demand by having functions with complementing usage profiles instead of stocking Provide a reliable emission‑free transportation into and out of the site |
The functions/business mix has to be carefully selected to create synergies The reclaim/recycling of waste and byproducts will have design and utility implications Careful scheduling is needed for the move of functions on site and some temporary mitigation might be required Economic viability is not applicable |
LEED certificated |
| Eco Outreach | |||
Provide a viewing gallery explaining the history and the eco development aspects of the site |
Safeguard the meories and historical asÂpect of the site through pictures and stories Educate the public on eco development by showcasing all the different green technologies implemented on site Increase awareness of the different renewable energy harvesting used on site through a |
The functions/business mix has to be carefully selected to create synergies The reclaim/recycling of waste and byproducts will have design and utility implications Careful scheduling is needed for the move of functions on site and some temporary mitigation might be required Economic viability – capital expenditure minimum and yet helpful for eco message |
LEED certificated |
