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Page 1: IAQ Pittsburgh District 2030 - US EPA · 6/8/2016  · valleys also enable pollution to hover Tested during Heating & Non - Heating Months Sampling Locations n 1stFloor n North wing:
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412.648.8075

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412.648.8075

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Vision: The places where we live, work, learn, and play will be healthy and high performing.

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Policy & Advocacy

GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCEINSPIRE PROVE

Educational Programs

Learning events, tours, networking, community,

case studies, & resources.

EQUIP

Technical Assistance

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Copyright © 2015, Green Building Alliance

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A COLLABORATIVE, NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, LOCALLY-DRIVEN VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY OF BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWNPITTSBURGH AND OAKLAND THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDSHIGH PERFORMANCE.

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS HAVE PROVEN TRACK RECORDS: � BUSINESS AND PROPERTY PROFITABILITY� ASSET VALUE INCREASES� ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS� OCCUPANT HEALTH

THE PITTSBURGH 2030 DISTRICT GOALS ARE INSPIRED BY THOSE SETNATIONALLY BY ARCHITECTURE 2030 AND ITS 2030 CHALLENGE.

Copyright © 2015, Green Building Alliance

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Copyright © 2015, Green Building Alliance

� ENERGY USE: A MINIMUM 10% REDUCTION BELOW

THE NATIONAL AVERAGE BY 2015, WITH INCREMENTAL TARGETSREACHING A 50% REDUCTION BY 2030.

� WATER USE: A MINIMUM 10% REDUCTION BELOW THE DISTRICT AVERAGE

BY 2015, WITH INCREMENTAL TARGETS REACHING A 50% REDUCTION BY 2030.

� TRANSPORTATION CO2 EMISSIONS: A MINIMUM 10% REDUCTIONBELOW THE DISTRICT AVERAGE BY 2015, WITH INCREMENTAL TARGETSREACHING A 50% REDUCTION BY 2030.

� INDOOR AIR QUALITY: TO BE DETERMINED LOCALLY.

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Copyright©2015,GreenBuilding Alliance

Energy, Water, and Transportation Emissions ReductionEnergy, Water, and Transportation Emissions Reduction

2010- 2014

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Copyright © 2015, Green Building Alliance

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69% of the .Copyright©2016,GreenBuilding Alliance

68,210,816 ft2

438 properties

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Copyright©2016,GreenBuilding Alliance

EstablishedDistricts

1087 Buildings

311 Property Partners

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270 MSquare FeetCommitted

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Energy = ↓ 12.5%

Water = ↓ 10.3%

TransportationEmissions = ↓ 24.2%

Indoor Air Quality = Pilot underway

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MelissaBilec,PhD,LEEDAPAssociate Professor, Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering

Deputy Director, Mascaro Center forsustainable InnovationUniversity of Pittsburgh

BillCollinge,PhDPost-Doctoral Associate, Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering

HaroldRickenbackerGraduate Student,Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering

VaclavHasikGraduate Student,Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering

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MMoottiivvaattiioonn2030Districtgoals:

• Energyuse– 50%reduction• Wateruse– 50%reduction• Transportation – 50%reduction inCO2

emissions• Indoorairquality - Tobedetermined

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Ourresearchgoals:• Establish baseline IAQin2030District buildings• Evaluatedirect&indirect impacts ofenergy

reductions onIAQ• Direct=changestobuildingcharacteristics (e.g.ventilation,materials)• Indirect= life-cycleenergyimpacts onregionaloutdoorairquality

• Develop goalsandstrategies forimprovements inIAQmetrics

• Utilize long-term LCAmodels tolinkenergy,water,andtrafficreductions toambient airqualitypredictions andenvironmental impacts

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� Allegheny county residents are at twice the cancer risk, as those living in surroundingcounties (PRETA, 2013)

� Pittsburgh is ranked: 8th for annual particle pollution out of 171 metropolitan areas (AmericanLung Association, 2015)

• 13to14percent ofPittsburgherssufferfromasthma,comparedwith8to10percent ofpeoplenationwide.(Sostek,2014)

• Asmanyashalf ofallPittsburghstudents haveasthma,farexceedingPennsylvania’s11.3percentchildasthmarate.(Smeltz,2014)

PPrroobblleemm

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Thevisionofthisworkiscenteredonansweringthequestion:Howcanthe2030districtimpactindoorairquality?

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1. Howdoesenergyconservationimpact indoorandambient airquality?

2. Whatstructural,non-structural,andmechanical systems inthebuiltenvironment significantlyinfluence pollutantconcentrations?

3. Istherestrongtemporalvariability inindoorairqualityparameter acrossseasons?

4. Willreductions inenergyuse,waterconsumption, andcarbonemissions onacommunityscale havelongitudinal impactsonclimate change?

5. What impact does IEQhaveonperceivedworkerproductivity?

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Wespend90%ofourtimeinsidebuildings.

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www.worldwatch-europe.org

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� BuildingAssessmentSurveyandEvaluation(BASE)

� 100randomlyselectedpublicandcommercialofficebuildings

� Collectedusingastandardizedprotocol

� ProvidesnormativeIAQdataandsymptomincidence intypicalofficebuildings(EPA2006c)

� Steps:1. Visitthebuildingandsite2. Selectstudyareasand

monitoringlocations3. Buildingcharacterizationandmonitoring4. Datamanagementandanalysis5. Administeroccupancysurvey

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/

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IAQ Variables Potential sources Effects/Importance

Particulate Matter (PM)

Diesel engines, dust, soot, smoke, fireplaces, wood stoves, unpaved

roads, agricultural practices

Aggravate asthma, allergies, coughing, shortness of breath, chronic bronchitis,

decreased lung function

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Carbon combustion, biological respiration, overcrowding coupled

with poor ventilation

Headache, hypercapnia, unconsciousness, asphyxiate, loss of mental acuity

Temperature (T) HVAC (Climate control), Outdoor occupant comfort, decreased productivity

Relative Humidity (RH)

plumbing, roof/window leaks, flooding, condensation, pipe

sweating, drain pans, poorly-vented kitchenettes

Mold and fungi growth, occupant comfort

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Leaking vented combustion appliances, car exhaust, parking

garages, furnaces

Shortness of breath, mild nausea, mild headaches, reduce oxygen delivery to organs

and tissue, death

Ozone (O3)Smog, VOCs + NOx, cars burning

gasoline, petroleum refinery, industrial facilities, chemical

manufacturing

Chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, and congestion, worsened bronchitis, emphysema,

and asthma, reduce lung function, scar lung tissue.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and finishes, copiers and printer, glues and

adhesives, permanent markers, candles, cologne/perfume

Nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, fatigue, dizziness, carcinogen,

damage to liver and kidney

Formaldehyde Insulation, Combustion devices, Wood products Cancer and skin/eye/respiratory irritation

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GrayWolfHANDHELD3016AirborneParticle

Counter

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IAQ-610DirectSense

Probe

• TotalVOC’s• CarbonDioxide• Ozone• Carbon• Temperature• Relative

Humidity

AdvancedSenseDataLogger

Particles• 0.3- 0.5

µm• 0.5–1.0

µm• 1.0- 2.5

µm• 2.5–10.0

µm• >10.0µm

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Particles• 0.5µm–2.5

µm• 2.5µm–10.0

µm

Formaldehyde<10ppb– 1000ppb

GrayWolfFM-801

DylosAirQualityMonitor

MicroAethalometer• BlackCarbon

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� 6DIVERSE BUILDINGS� HVACVS.WINDOWUNITS/RADIATORS(HEATING MONTHS)� ParticulateMatter(PM2.5&PM

10)

� ~1900BUILDING� TotalVolatile OrganicCompounds

(TVOC)� CarbonDioxide (CO2)� CarbonMonoxide (CO)� Temperature (T)

� HEATING VS.NON-HEATINGMONTHS� ParticulateMatter(PM2.5&PM

10)

� SPATIAL VARIABILITYACROSS FLOORS

� I/ORATIOS

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� MixedHVACtype� InterstatehighwaysI-376,I-579,andI-279,surroundDowntown,alongwithAmtrakanddensebuscorridors

� InversioneventsalongtheMonongahelaandAlleghenyRivervalleysalsoenablepollution tohover

� TestedduringHeating&Non-HeatingMonths

SamplingLocationsn 1st Floor

n Northwing:lunchroom,filestorage, smalloffice, clerkarea;mostlyopenandpublicspaceswithhardfloors;wallmounted radiatorsn 1st FloorMezzanine

n Northwing:lunchroom,filestorage, smalloffices, computerarea;mostlyopen andpublicspaceswithhardfloors;windowAC unitsandwallmountedradiators

n 2nd Floorn Northwing:large carpeted officespaces, publicfilestorage areawithhardfloors;windowAC unitsandwallmountedradiators

11990000ssBBuuiillddiinngg

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Seasonally-averagedpredictedPM2.5exposuresurfacemapsforinversion-focused24-hintegratedsummerandwinter(right)sampling – fromTunno etal.2015

Tunno,B.J.,Michanowicz,D.R.,Shmool,J.L.,Kinnee,E.,Cambal,L.,Tripathy,S.,...Clougherty,J.E.(2015).Spatialvariationininversion-focusedvs24-hintegratedsamplesofPMandblackcarbonacrossPittsburgh,PA.JExpoSci EnvironEpidemiol.doi:10.1038/jes.2015.14

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L1

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L2

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M-2:Oldserverroom M-3:Openarea

M-4:Lunchroom

M-1:Computer area

North

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L1

L2

L3

SSaammpplliinngg llooccaattiioonnss–– 22nndd FFlloooorr

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2-3:Clerk&openoffice2-1:File&recordsarea

2-2:Cubicle area

North

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PM2.5µg/m3 NAAQS/EPA(24-hr)

• Guidelines:• 15µg/m3 (ASHRAE62-2013)- annual• 35µg/m3 (NAAQS/EPA2012)– 24-hr

• Olderbuilding,withnoforcedairsuppliedtoworkspace• Nowayoffilteringairborneparticles,resultinginconstantre-suspensionofparticles• ElevatedPM2.5levels influencedbyindooractivities andbuildingenvelope• 1mez-4hasanHVACsystem,butfiltersarepastreplacementdate

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PM 2.5 – Continuous readings

1st-1&1st-2Activitynear

files.

1st-3Peoplewalking in&outofoffice.

2nd-1Movingandadjusting

1mez-4Oldserver room.

2nd-3printing

1mez-3

1mez-4Oldserver room.

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PM 10 – Continuous readings• Guidelines:

• 50µg/m3 (ASHRAE62-2013)- annual• 150µg/m3 (NAAQS/EPA2012)– 24-hr

• ElevatedindoorlevelsofPM10duetoinfiltrationfromoutdoors,highactivity levels,publicaccess, and/ordustfromdeterioratingfilesandinoldcarpets.

• Complaintsfromemployeesrelatedtofrequencyofcleaningschedule

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PM10µg/m3 NAAQS/EPA(24-hr) 1st-4Activity&printing.

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1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 M-1 M-2 M-3 M-4 2-1 2-2 2-3Non-Heating16' 6.68 5.82 5.91 6.05 5.46 5.56 5.79 5.83 5.09 6.14 5.13

Heating15' 31.49 34.14 26.29 30.09 27.61 35.80 34.62 71.54 53.27 44.83 37.12

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– 24-hr• Fuelcombustion adominant

sourceofParticulateMatter

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1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 M-1 M-2 M-3 M-4 2-1 2-2 2-3Non-Heating16' 27.00 22.16 34.20 31.56 29.19 27.23 20.97 20.88 19.94 35.41 26.30

Heating15' 115.70 113.59 106.17 122.96 96.09 162.91 104.58 160.70 162.91 155.60 145.19

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season• Fuelcombustion adominant

sourceofParticulateMatter• LocatesM-2,M-4,2-1,&2-2

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COMPARING BUILDINGSTHE CHALLENGERS

THE INCUMBENT Building2

2-storynonprofitLivingBuilding

Building3

municipalgovernment

~1930

Building4

officetower~1975

Building5

municipalgovernment

~1900

3-storyacademicLEEDGold

2009

Building1

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1E+02

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1E+04

1E+05

1E+06

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Particlecount(#/ft3)

Indoorcounts forPMbetween1.0and2.5µm– Indoorandoutdoorsources

Building2 Building3 Building4 Building5Building1

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0.0

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Indoor/Outdoorparticlecountratio(#/ft3)

Indoortooutdoor ratiosforPMbetween0.3and0.5µm– Outdoorsources

Building2 Building3 Building4 Building5Building1

Naturalventilation – windowsopenIndoor/outdoor ratiosnear1.0

Typical valuesbetween 0.1and0.3

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� IAQ� PerformIAQassessmentsin20+

Buildingswithinthe2030Districts� CoupleOccupancy Surveysand

employee complaintswithIAQfindings

� MechanicalSystem:TraditionalHVAC,WindowUnits+Radiators

� FlooringType:Carpetvs.HardSurfaces

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1. ANTIKAINEN R, LAPPALAINEN S, LONNQVIST A, MAKSIMAINEN K, REIJULA K, UUSI-RAUVA E. 2008. EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDOOR AIR AND PRODUCTIVITY. SJWEH SUPPL.; (4):79–82.

2. ASHRAE, ANSI/ASHR AE STANDARD 62.1-2010. VENTILATION FOR ACCEPTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY. 2010, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.: ATLANTA, GA.

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