Sustainable Design - Department of Design and Construction

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As a result of research done for these pilot projects, DDC now requires the use of materials with recycled content for the following products: fly ash or blast furnace slag in concrete products, steel, engineered wood, fireproofing, insulation, gypsum board, ceramic tile, ceiling tiles and panels, carpet, rubber flooring and plastic toilet partitions. The NYC Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Laws of 2005 have reinforced these DDC experiences by highlighting sustainable products and requiring their use in City building and renovation projects. Construction and demolition waste recycling has been very successful on DDC projects, despite the limited availability of site staging areas – up to 90% – because nearby waste processors have developed sophisticated sorting facilities to accept mixed waste from urban projects.

Bronx County Hall of Justice Design commenced 1995	Recycled materials used Local products given preference Tropical woods conserved	Major materials targeted for recycled content, including flooring, aluminum, and steel Courtroom woodwork and furniture utilized non- tropical hardwoods
ACS Children's Center Design commenced 1998	Historic building adapted, diverting demolition waste from landfill Salvaged interior demolition materials reused Recycled materials used Rapidly renewable products used	Facades, structure, and selected interior components saved. Exterior of building was completely rehabilitated to historical criteria (terra-cotta, Harvard brick, limestone, and granite); metal balcony restored. Materials targeted for recycled content, including steel, gypsum board, bio-composite panels of recycled newsprint and soybean binders, bathroom tiles and partitions, flooring – cork, rubber, and linoleum, mineral fiber ceilings
Queens Botanical Garden Design commenced in 1999	Diverted 90% (to date) of construction and demolition debris from landfill, totaling 731 tons of mixed debris plus 35 tones of reused cobbles Recycled content constitutes over 10% of materials Local products account for over 10% of materials Forest Stewardship Council certified wood used	Existing building demolished and reuse opportunities sought Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, sheetrock
George R Vierno Center Dormitory Design commenced 1999	Recycled materials used Local products given preference	Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel
Williamsburg Daycare Center Design commenced 1999	Construction and demolition waste – approximately 50% diverted from landfill Recycled materials emphasized Local products given preference Rapidly renewable products used	Major materials targeted for recycled content, including glass tiles and panels, carpet, rubber flooring, recycled composite ceilings, fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, and toilet partitions Rapidly renewable products included bamboo millwork and linoleum flooring Furniture selected prioritized recycled materials, local products, recycled and biodegradable fabrics Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility
NY Hall of Science: Design commenced 2000	Existing building was saved Construction and demolition waste – approximately 50% diverted from landfill Recycled materials used	Existing building renovated as well as expanded Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including steel, aluminum, and rubber flooring
Carl F Kauffeld House of Reptiles: Design commenced 2000	Existing building saved and rehabilitated Construction and demolition waste – over 50% diverted from landfill Recycled materials used Rapidly renewable products used	Existing building retained, structure, finishes Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including ceramic tile, fly-ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, rubber flooring, fire-proofing, ceiling tile and insulation Linoleum flooring and bamboo veneer exhibit casework
Kensington Branch Library: Design commenced 2001	Recycled materials used Local products given preference Rapidly renewable products used Forest Stewardship Council wood products required Materials conserved	Major materials targeted for recycled content, including ceiling tiles, rubber flooring made from tires, terrazzo flooring, wheat-board substrates, fly-ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board Bamboo wood flooring, rubber and linoleum resilient flooring, cork display boards Lumber and wood veneer from managed forests required Materials for exterior cladding reduced by design Rain screen used at the exterior façade
Lion House Conservation: Design commenced 2002	Building resources conserved Construction and demolition waste – by spring 2006, 96% diverted from landfill (over 2,800 tons) Salvaged demolition materials reused Recycled materials constitute over 10% of materials Local product given preference, account for over 20% Rapidly renewable products used Forest Stewardship Council wood products required	Historic building adapted, rather than demolished Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility Salvaged decorative tiles and stone reused here and saved for nearby building Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, carpet, and toilet partitions Local materials include concrete, bricks, rebar, miscellaneous metals FSC certified framing lumber, plywood, veneers and wood doors
New Sunrise Yard: Design commenced 2003	Construction and demolition waste – 75% to be diverted from landfill Salvaged bricks reused in paving and artwork; salvaged wood beams Recycled materials constitute over 10% of materials Local products given preference – 20% of materials Forest Stewardship Council wood products required	Construction and demolition waste to be sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, ground face block, rubber flooring, linoleum, steel, gypsum board, flooring, bathroom tile, and toilet partitions Local materials include block, brick, metal roofing, gypsum
Brooklyn Children’s Museum: Design commenced 2004	Existing building retained (99%) Construction and demolition waste – 75% to be diverted from landfill Recycled materials constitute over 25% of materials Local products account for over 20% of materials Rapidly renewable products used Forest Stewardship Council wood products required, minimum of 50%	Existing museum renovated and integrated with new Construction and demolition waste to be sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, flooring, bathroom tile and toilet partitions Rapidly renewable materials include bamboo flooring
Office of Emergency Management: Design commenced 2004	Construction and demolition waste minimized and over 90% diverted from landfill for 687 tons Recycled materials used, constituting over 10% of materials Local products given preference, accounting for 54% ($831,000), with 30% locally harvested raw materials Forest Stewardship Council wood products required	Structure and floors of an existing structure retained Construction and demolition waste sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, insulation, flooring, bathroom tile, and toilet partitions
Glen Oaks Branch Library: Design commenced 2005	Construction and demolition waste – 75% required to be diverted from landfill Recycled materials – over 10% target for materials Local products given preference – target of 20% of materials	Construction and demolition waste to be sorted at off-site facility Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, acoustical tile ceilings, resilient flooring, ceramic tile, carpet tile, and toilet partitions Major local materials targeted include masonry, concrete, steel, gypsum board, pavers, and landscape materials
Weeksville Heritage Center: Design commenced 2005	Construction and demolition waste – 75% minimum target for diversion from landfill Recycled materials for a minimum of 5% of materials Local products given preference – target 20% of materials Forest Stewardship Council wood products required	Construction and demolition waste requirements in documents Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, recycled glass counters, steel, gypsum board, toilet partitions Major local materials targeted include concrete, structural steel, cast iron, Vermont slate, gypsum board, and landscape materials Certified wood for architectural millwork and exterior ipe wood
Remsen Yard: Design commenced 2005	Construction and demolition waste – 75% targeted for diversion from landfill Recycled materials specified for 10% of materials Local products given preference, with a target minimum of 10% of materials Rapidly renewable products used Forest Stewardship Council wood products required	Construction and demolition waste to be sorted at off-site facility Reuse of existing brick wall Major materials targeted for recycled content, including fly- ash in concrete, steel, gypsum board, flooring Linoleum flooring used