USGBC Carolinas LEED Project Showcase- U.S. EPA in Research Triangle

3799 Hopson Road,Durham NC 27709

22 September, 2022

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In-person Health and Safety Statement The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. USGBC continues to monitor policy and procedures and is working actively to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local agencies to implement best practices aimed at managing the spread of COVID-19. To protect the health and peace of mind of our attendees, USGBC has implemented the following preventive measures: All in-person attendees of USGBC events must be vaccinated in advance to participate. Full vaccination is defined as having received two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson product (or a comparably approved vaccine for international attendees) and must be dated at least 14 days in advance of the event. Facial mask wearing is required for all indoor activities and encouraged for outdoor activities except when actively eating or drinking. Attendees are asked to observe social distancing protocols and respect other’s personal space. All attendees are required to review and agree to USGBC’s Event Attendee Release & Liability Waiver (included in the registration). Additional measures may be implemented as necessary. Direct any inquiries related to USGBC’s commitment to fostering a safe environment for all USGBC event participants to [Add Regional Contact] Visit the links below for more information about federal, state, and local mandates and recommendations to maintain safety. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization USGBC Carolinas Presents: LEED Building Tour at the U.S. EPA Facility Research Triangle Park from 4-6 pm. Pending approval for Continuing education 1.5 GBCI CEU's and 1.5 AIA LU This event will not accept at-door registrations. Cancellation policy- Tickets not transferable. Refunds will not be accepted after 9.20.22 US EPA’s Research Triangle Park, NC, facility team will highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from US EPA-RTP local projects that have been completed or are in progress to achieve sustainability goals. Representatives Ishani Padmaperuma, Branch Supervisor, Facility Operations, Environmental Protection Agency and Matt Pait, Energy and Water Conservation Manager, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their teams will discuss the goals and strategies of each project, as well as approaches project team members can use to comply with LEED v4.1 O+M certification or recertification guidance. EPA's campus in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, houses 15 EPA offices, including EPA's major center for air pollution research and regulation. As the largest facility ever built by the Agency, the RTP campus consists of more than 1.2-million square feet of mixed-use laboratory, office, data center, conference center, café, and childcare spaces. Main Building •A-Wing Addition: LEED® BD+C Gold• A-Wing Addition: ENERGY STAR® certified building •A-Wing Addition: Meets Guiding Principles• Rooftop solar photovoltaic systems (x2)•Air handler condensate recovery system• Water-efficient fixtures National Computer Center •LEED® BD+C Silver• ENERGY STAR® certified building• Meets Guiding Principles• Rooftop photovoltaic system First Environments Learning Center •LEED BD+C Silver• Meets Guiding Principles• Rooftop photovoltaic system The US EPA strives to maintain each of its facilities in the most efficient and environmentally responsible manner that ensures the health and safety of building occupants.. EPA occupies buildings in more than 40 locations across the country, each committed to promoting the Agency’s mission “to protect human health and the environment” by incorporating sustainability wherever possible. Many Agency facilities are older buildings with less efficient infrastructure. EPA has implemented several strategies to enhance sustainability. LEARNING OBJECTIVES : 1. Attendees will be able to compare the top, overarching goals and objectives of the project related to sustainability, health & wellness, resilience, and equity. Attendees will relate their work to the EPA’s priorities, plans and progress over the 20 year life of this LEED facility 2. Explain how the most notable design, construction and operations strategies contributed to building performance factors and achieving LEED. 3. Link lessons learned from this project to an emphasis on the human experience, water and energy conservation and LEED for the continued life of the building. 4. Discuss the outcomes of the project and how green building strategies added value and how ongoing performance is being measured.