| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.78 |
| Liaison | Julia Carlow |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2024 |
American University of Sharjah
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.10 / 5.00 |
Julia
Carlow Acting Head of Sustainability Sustainability |
Total floor area of existing building space:
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 23,835 Square meters |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square meters |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square meters |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 339,895 Square meters |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square meters |
| Total | 363,729.84 Square meters |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
AUS is a member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC), a non-government organisation that promotes and educates on sustainability in the built environment and the official Green Building Council for the UAE endorsed by the World Green Building Council. AUS follows the EGBC school guidelines for its building operations & maintenance: https://emiratesgbc.org/school-tooltip/
The EGBC Green Building Tooltips focus on 4 pillars: Energy, Water, Indoor Lighting & Air Quality as well as Landscaping.
For the Pearl Estidama certified Engineering & Sciences Building, AUS is following the Estidama guidelines for building operations & maintenance.
The Pearl Rating System for Estidama aims to address the sustainability of a given development throughout its lifecycle from design through construction to operation. The Pearl Rating System provides design guidance and detailed requirements for rating a project’s potential performance in relation to the four pillars of Estidama (environmental, economic, cultural and social sustainability). The Pearl Rating System is organised into seven categories that are fundamental to more sustainable
development. These form the heart of the Pearl Rating System:
Integrated Development Process: Encouraging cross-disciplinary teamwork to deliver environmental and quality management throughout the life of the project.
Natural Systems: Conserving, preserving and restoring the region’s critical natural environments and
habitats.
Liveable Spaces: Improving the quality and connectivity of outdoor spaces.
Precious Water: Reducing water demand and encouraging efficient distribution and the reuse and recycling of water.
Resourceful Energy: Targeting energy conservation through energy efficiency, improved awareness,
monitoring and reporting and renewable sources.
Stewarding Materials: Ensuring consideration of the ‘whole-of-life’ cycle when selecting and specifying
materials.
Innovating Practice: encouraging innovation in building design and construction to facilitate market and
industry transformation.
Sources:
https://pages.dmt.gov.ae/en/Urban-Planning/Pearl-Building-Rating-System
https://pages.dmt.gov.ae/-/media/57346B04730942EEBAF60949CE1D94E7.ashx?newTab=1
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Data received from Campus Development Department on April 29, 2024
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