QCS 2014 Section 07: Green Constructions Page 1

Part 01: Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 2
1.1 GREEN CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Green Construction and Sustainability 2
1.1.2 Reference 2
1.1.3 Green Construction Regulations and Environmental Assessment Tools 2
1.1.4 Green Building Definition 2

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GREEN CONSTRUCTION

1.1.1 Green Construction and Sustainability

1 Buildings, infrastructure and the environment are inextricably linked. Energy, water, materials
and land are all consumed in the construction and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
These built structures in turn become part of living environment, affecting living conditions,
social well-being and health. It is important to explore environmentally and economically
sound design and development techniques in order to design buildings and infrastructure that
are sustainable, healthy and affordable, and encourage innovation in buildings and
infrastructure systems and designs.

2 The concept of sustainability in building and construction has evolved over many years. The
initial concept was on how to deal with the issue of limited resources, especially energy, and
on how to reduce impacts on the natural environment. Emphasis was placed on technical
issues such as materials, building components, construction technologies and energy related
design concepts. Recently non-technical issues become appreciated such as economic,
social sustainability and cultural heritage aspects of the built environment. Also, there are
greater attention to create more green buildings by upgrading the existing buildings through
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the application of new developments or the invention and use of innovative technologies for
energy and material savings.
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1.1.2 Reference
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1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

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Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) - v2.1 2013, Gulf Organization for
Research and Development, Qatar, formerly known as (QSAS) (Note: QCS reference shall
be limited only to this particular version of GSAS and non-other)

1.1.3 Green Construction Regulations and Environmental Assessment Tools

1 Many countries have developed their own standards for green building or energy efficiency
for buildings and Building Environmental Assessment tools. Now there are many of building
rating systems tools and guidelines in the world currently in use. A new sustainability
assessment system known as GSAS (GLOBAL Sustainability Assessment System) is
referred to herein in this document.

1.1.4 Green Building Definition

1 Green building is the process through which buildings are designed, constructed and
operated to reduce natural resources consumption, eliminate environmental degradation and
enhance social and economic aspects of humans.

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Part 02: QCS Green Building

2 QCS GREEN BUILDING ......................................................................................... 2

2.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 General 2
2.1.2 References 2
2.2 QCS GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 3
2.2.1 Types of Buildings 3
2.2.2 QCS Green Building Categories & Criteria 3
2.2.3 Submittal Requirements 5

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2 QCS GREEN BUILDING

2.1 SCOPE

2.1.1 General

1 This section specifies minimum environmental performance requirements that apply to the
design, construction and operations of new buildings.

2 The minimum environmental performance requirements apply to 8 building typologies only

(Section 2.2.1) and have been specified for eleven environmental performance criteria (Table
1).

3 The environmental performance criteria apply to all new buildings for those building
typologies specified and shall apply to:

(a) Buildings under design but not yet constructed (i.e. pre-construction);
(b) Buildings under construction; and
(c) Buildings constructed prior to hand over.
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4 For buildings under construction or constructed and not handed over, the minimum
environmental performance requirements shall apply as far as is reasonably possible without
the need to undertake a major re-design and retrofit. Where building owners, designers or
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contractors, etc. judge that any re-design or retrofit to meet the environmental performance
requirements specified herein is not reasonable, the relevant Qatari authorities / government
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agencies reserve the right to ask for a justification to explain such a decision.
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5 The Engineer shall specify the applicable Green Building Assessment System for the QCS’s
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Building typologies and to assess compliance with QCS’s Green Building Requirements.

6 The minimum environmental performance requirements specified herein have been derived
from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) v2.1-2013.

7 The Engineer shall ensure compliance with QCS’s minimum sustainable building
requirements or higher specified by the relevant authorities or the Engineer.

8 QCS 2014 encourage the use of any environmental or sustainability performance criteria in
addition to those environmental performance criteria specified to help design, construct and
operate better buildings.

2.1.2 References

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) v2.1-2013, Gulf Organisation for Research
and Development, Qatar
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2.2 QCS GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

1 The values listed herein for the Commercial, Health Centres, Education, Mosques, and Light
Industries Schemes and Typologies shall be considered as the minimum requirements for
the applicable criteria (Table 3).

2.2.1 Types of Buildings

1 COMMERCIAL: Types include Spaces that Serves various functions such as offices,
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conference rooms, foyers, retail spaces, and ancillary areas, with built up area of 10000 m
or more.

2 GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS: Types include Capitol, Diplomatic Buildings, Statehouses,

Courthouses, Municipalities, Post offices, etc.

3 PUBLIC BUIDLINGS: Types include:

(a) RAIL BUILDINGS: Types include spaces that serve various functions of a railway
station such as but not necessarily limited to platform/concourse, offices, station
control room, ticketing, retail, food/beverage areas, and ancillary areas.
(b) SPORTS: Facilities include indoor or outdoor competition areas, fitness suites, locker
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facilities, retail spaces, offices, restaurants, and common areas
(c) EDUCATION BUILDINGS: Types include educational facilities for students in
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kindergarten through 12 grade as well as college and university facilities. This
includes classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, cafeterias, kitchens, offices, and other
spaces that are part of academic buildings.
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(d) MOSQUES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: Types include the building
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containing the congregational worship areas.

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(e) HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS BUILDINGS: Types include specialist

hospitals, general hospitals, out-patient hospitals, and primary care health centres.

4 LIGHT INDUSTRIES BUILDINGS: Types include both operational and office areas as well as
the general building as a whole.

2.2.2 QCS Green Building Categories & Criteria

1 The minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant authorities.
Table 1: Green Building Categories & Criteria

QCS Category Criteria Minimum Requirements * Building Typologies

Commercial, Governmental
Energy Demand
Education, Mosques &
Performance
ENERGY EPC ≤ 1.0 other religious buildings,
Energy Delivery Light Industry, Health
Performance Centres, Railways, Sports

WPC ≤ 1.0
Commercial,
Governmental, Education,
WATER Water Consumption Mosques, Light Industries,
Health Centres,
Railways, Sports
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QCS Category Criteria Minimum Requirements * Building Typologies

Commercial, Light Industry,

PMV ≤ 2.0
Governmental
80 ≤ ADPI Education, Mosques
Comply with ASHRAE
Health Centres
Standards
Thermal Comfort Comply with ASHRAE
Railways
Standards
PMV ≤ 2.0 office spaces
worst case heat load ≤ 1.6 Sports
Exposed Spectator Seating

Commercial,
Natural Ventilation Can be
Governmental, Education,
Utilized(x)
Mosques,
0 < X ) month of the year(
Light Industry
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ENVIRONMENT Comply with ASHRAE
Natural Ventilation Health Centres
Standard
Natural Ventilation Can be
Utilized(x) Sports
0 < X (month of the year)
Comply with ASHRAE
Railways (above ground)
Standard
no existence of equipment Commercial, Education,
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with efficiency less than Mosques,
Mechanical Ventilation
specified in ASHRAE 90.1- Light Industry
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2010 Health Centres, Railways

Commercial, Governmental
Education,
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Low-Emitting Materials VOC_emi_total ≤100%

Light Industry
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Health Centres, Sports,

Railways
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Commercial, Governmental
% of Construction Expenditure Education,
Support of National Benefiting National Economy Mosques,
(GCC) Economy (x) Light Industry
CULTURAL & 20 ≤ X Health Centres, Railways,
ECONOMIC Sports
VALUE Commercial, Governmental
Education,
Cultural Identity & To be defined & assessed by
Mosques,
Heritage Certification Authority
Light Industry
Health Centres, Railways
Commercial, Governmental
Education,
MANAGEMENT Recycling Management Plan Mosques,
Recycling Management
& OPERATION demonstrates Compliance Light Industry
Health Centres, Sports,
Railways
Commercial, Governmental
Education,
Performance Indicator (X) Mosques,
MATERIALS Regional Materials
X < 30 Light Industry
Health Centres, Railways,
Sports
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2.2.3 Submittal Requirements

1 Building owners, designers or contractors, etc. shall provide the relevant authorities with a
report that shows how the minimum environmental requirements have been met. The report
shall include:

(a) All raw data used to performance calculations;

(b) All calculations used to derive results against the environmental criteria specified (and /
or copies of relevant GSAS calculator tools where appropriate);
(c) All specifications where relevant of construction materials, equipment, fixtures and
fittings, etc;
(d) Details of suppliers / service providers with evidence that purchases have been made
or services commissioned, etc.
(e) All other information necessary to demonstrate how the environmental performance
requirements have been met.

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Part 03: Energy

3 ENERGY [E] ............................................................................................................ 2

3.1.1 Scope 2
3.1.2 Reference 2
3.1.3 Abbreviations 2
3.2.1 Scope 3
3.2.2 Description 3
3.2.3 Measurement Principle 4
3.2.4 Measurement ( EPCnd) 4
3.2.5 Score ( EPCnd) 4
3.3.1 Scope 4
3.3.2 Description 5
3.3.3 Measurement Principle 5
3.3.4 Measurement (EPCdel) 5
3.3.5 Score (EPCdel) 6

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3 ENERGY [E]

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Scope

1 The Energy category consists of factors associated with energy demand of buildings, the
efficiency of energy delivery, and the use of fossil energy sources that result in harmful
emissions and pollution.

(a) Impacts: Negative impacts resulting from energy use and unsustainable practices
include:
(i) Climate Change
(ii) Fossil Fuel Depletion
(iii) Air Pollution
(iv) Human Comfort & Health
(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could mitigate environmental impacts due to energy use
include:
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(i) Designing the building to lower its energy demand
(ii) Selecting efficient building systems
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(iii) Lowering the demand on non-renewable sources of energy thereby reducing

harmful emissions and depletion of fossil fuels
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(iv) Minimizing the amount of harmful substances produced by the energy delivery
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systems and the energy supply network

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(c) Energy is sub-categorised as follows:

(i) Energy Demand Performance
(ii) Energy Delivery Performance

3.1.2 Reference

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) – V2.1 2013, Gulf Organization for
Research and Development , Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to this
particular version of GSAS and non-other).

3.1.3 Abbreviations

1 The following abbreviations are defined for use in this section.

 EPC Energy Performance Coefficient
 EPCnd Energy Demand Performance
 EPCdel Energy Delivery Performancet
 EPCp Primary Energy Performance
 fop Operation factor for a particular Building category
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 Edelivery The delivered energy is defined as the supplied energy To the

technical building systems through the system boundary, to satisfy
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the uses of the building in KWh/m /yr.
 Eref_del The reference value used in the GSAS scoring method for the
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Delivered energy for the building type in KWh/m /yr.
 EP
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The total primary energy consumed for the building in KWh/m /yr.
 Eref_p the reference value used in the GSASscoring method for primary
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Energy for the building type in KWh/m /yr.
 CO2
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The emitted mass of CO2 in g/m /yr. calculated from the net
delivered Energy and emission coefficient. The emission
coefficient includes the CO2 emissions associated with the primary
energy consumed for the building.
 CO2ref the reference value used in the GSASscoring method for CO2
emissions for the building type in g/m2/yr.
 Qdesign
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the building thermal energy demand in kwh/m /yr. which takes into
account the energy losses (transmission and ventilation), heat
gains (solar, internal and system heat losses), and the dynamic
parameter (loss utilization factor).
 Qref_nd the reference value used in the GSAS Scoring method for energy
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demand for the building type in kwh/m /yr.
 NOX,SOX
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The emitted masses of NOX & SOX in gm./m /yr. calculated from
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the net delivered energy and emission coefficients.
 NOXref,SOXref the reference values used in the GSAS scoring method for NOX &
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SOX emissions for the building type in gm./m /yr.

3.2 ENERGY [E.1] ENERGY DEMAND PERFORMANCE

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3.2.1 Scope
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1 The energy demand performance shall be measured for the following categories of
buildings:

Table 1: Building Typologies

Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques & other religious buildings
Light Industry
Health Centres
Railways Buildings
Sports

3.2.2 Description

1 Establish energy demand performance levels for the building in order to reduce
environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
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3.2.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall Calculate Building performance in relation to the baseline as specified
below. All calculations will adhere to the GSAS Energy Application document.

3.2.4 Measurement ( EPCnd)

1 The Engineer shall calculate the EPCnd value based on building data and cooling energy
needs of the project as per the energy performance standard calculation tool (EPSCT).

2 Calculated EPCnd = Qdesign / Qref_nd The Qdesign is calculated according to the GSAS Energy
Application document.

3 Commercial & Governmental (with baseline reference) Qref_nd = 125 [kWh/m²/yr].

4 Education: With Baseline reference Qref_nd = 122* fop.education [kWh/m²/yr]. where fop.education is
the operation factor for education typologies. The Qdesign and fop,school are calculated according
to the GSAS Energy Application document.

5 Mosques & other religious buildings: With Baseline reference Qref_nd = 170 [kWh/m²/yr] . The
Qdesign is calculated according to the GSAS Energy Application document.
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6 Health Centers: The Qref_nd are area weighted average calculated according to the reference
guidelines document.
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7 Railways: The Qref_nd are area weighted average calculated according to the refference
guidelines document.
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8 Sports : the Engineer shall determine energy demand performance in two steps. Step 1, the
project will use the Energy Performance Calculator to determine the Energy demand (Q nd.fc,I)
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for each functional component (FC) of the project. Step 2, the project will enter the Qnd,fc,I for
each FC in the composition sheet in the energy calculator to determine the aggregated
criterion score for the entire sports facility.

9 Light Industry : With Baseline reference Qref_nd = 475 [kWh/m²/yr.]

3.2.5 Score ( EPCnd)

1 The Recommended minimum requirement * value for EPCnd shall be as per table 2:
Note : (*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant
authority
Table 2: EPCnd Values

EPCnd Value 0.8 < EPCnd ≤ 1.0

3.3 ENERGY [E.2]: ENERGY DELIVERY PERFORMANCE

3.3.1 Scope

1 The energy delivery performance shall be measured for the following categories of buildings:
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Table 3: Building Typologies

Commercial
Governmental

Education
Mosques & other religious buildings
Light Industry
Health Centres
Railways Buildings
Sports

3.3.2 Description

1 The Engineer shall establish delivered energy performance levels of the project in order to
reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.

3.3.3 Measurement Principle

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1 The Engineer shall calculate the building performance in relation to the baseline as specified
below. All calculations will adhere to the GSAS Energy Application document.
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3.3.4 Measurement (EPCdel)

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1 The Engineer shall complete the Energy Performance Standard Calculation Tool (EPSCT) to
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determine the EPCdel value based on building data, HVAC specifications, lighting system,
and DHW system and energy generation.
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2 Calculated EPCdel =Edel / Eref_del the Edel is calculated according to the GSAS Energy
Application document.

3 Commercial & Governmental : with Baseline reference Eref_del = 89 [kWh/m²/yr].

4 Education With Baseline reference Eref_del = 88* fop_education [kWh/m²/yr]. where fop_education is the
operation factor forEducation Typologies. The Edelivery and fop,education are calculated according
to the GSAS Energy Application document.

5 Mosques & other religious buildings: With Baseline reference Eref_del = 82 [kWh/m²/yr]. The
Edelivery is calculated according to the GSAS Energy Application document.

6 Light Industry: With Baseline reference Eref_del = 165 [kWh/m²/yr].

7 Sports Facilities: The Engineer shall determine energy delivery performance in two steps.
Step 1, the Engineer shall use the Energy performance calculator to determine the delivered
energy (Edel,fc,i) for each functional component (FC) of the project. Step 2, the Engineer shall
enter the Edel,fc,I for each FC in the energy score calculator to determine the aggregated
criterion score for the entire sports facility.
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3.3.5 Score (EPCdel)

1 The Recommended minimum requirments* EPCdel value shall be categorised as per table
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Note : (*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant
authority

Table 4: EPCdel minimum required value

EPCdel Value 0.8 < EPCdel ≤ 1.0

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Part 04: Water

4 WATER [W] .............................................................................................................................. 2

4.1.1 SCOPE 2
4.1.2 REFERENCE 2
4.2.1 SCOPE 2
4.2.2 DESCRIPTION 3
4.2.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 3
4.2.4 MEASUREMENT (WPC) 3
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4.2.5 SCORE 4
6 RAILWAY TEMINALS 5

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4 WATER [W]

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 Scope

1 The Water category consists of factors associated with water consumption and its
associated burden on municipal supply and treatment systems.
(a) Impacts: Environmental impacts resulting from water consumption and unsustainable
practices include:
(i) Water depletion

(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could mitigate environmental impact and lower demand
on water include:
(i) Specifying efficient plumbing fixtures

(ii) Creating a system for the collection and storage of rainwater

(iii) On-site treatment of water for later reuse

(iv) Designing a landscaping plan that minimizes the need for irrigation.
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The recommended criteria is Water Performance Coefficient (WPC) [W.1]
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4.1.2 Reference

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

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Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) - V2.1 2013, Gulf Organization for
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Research and Development, Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to this
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particular version of GSAS and non-other).

4.2 WATER CONSUMPTION [W]

4.2.1 Scope

1 The Water consumption will be measured for the following categories of buildings listed in
table 1:
Table 1: Building Typologies
Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques & other religious buildings
Light Industry
Health Centres
Railways Buildings
Sports
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4.2.2 Description

1 Minimize water consumption in order to reduce the burden on municipal supply and
treatment systems.

4.2.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall demonstrate conservation in the use of water in relation to the baseline
and targets outlined in the Water Consumption Calculator.

4.2.4 Measurement (WPC)

1 The Engineer shall determine cumulative water consumption [Water Performance Coefficient
(WPC)] using the Water Consumption Calculator. Cumulative water consumption is
determined by several input parameters including:
(a) The project site area and the number of full time staff, students, or residents and
visitors occupying the building
(b) Specifications for plumbing fixtures
(c) Landscaping and irrigation plan
(d) Rain and storm water collection and reuse plan
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2 Based on input parameters provided by the project, the application conducts multiple
calculations to determine the building’s estimated water consumption. Three estimated
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calculation values, Water Consumption for occupants (WCcal_occupant), Water Consumption for
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irrigation (WCcal_irrigation), Water Supply from reuse strategies (WScal_reuse) are computed by
the calculator. The annual net water demand is calculated by subtracting water supply
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(WScal_reuse) from the summation of water consumptions (WCcal_occupant + WCcal_irrigation). Then,

the net water demand is compared against the summation of the two reference water
consumption values (WCref_occupant + WCref_irrigation) to generate the Water Performance
Coefficient (WPC).

3 For each building type, the equations to calculate reference values apply to all buildings
regardless of operating duration, occupancy density and site area. A different reference
value will be calculated for project buildings with varying site and operational characteristics,
and the resulting WPC will therefore be applicable across the entire spectrum of each
building type.
(a) The Referenced Water Consumption for Occupants is:
WCref_occupant = A x Operating Hours x Occupants
Where:
Operating Hours = 8 (hours per day) x 20 (days per month) x 12 (months per year)
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Occupants = The total number of full time employees per day + the total number of
visitors per day
(b) The Referenced Water Consumption for irrigation is:
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WCref.,irrigation = B x 365 (days per year) x 24 (hours per day) x Site Area (m )
Reference values A and B can be found for the different typologies in the following table:

Table 2: Reference values A and B

A B
Commercial &
0.006519 0.000034
Governmental
Education 0.008423 0.000001
Mosques & other
0.003888 0.000002
religious buildings
Light Industry 0.005355 0.000004
Sports N/A N/A

These typologies have multiple occupant reference values which are listed in further detail
in the following sections.
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(a) Additional input parameters required:
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* Number of worshippers visiting the mosque, both on a daily basis and during times of
full occupancy.
(a) The Referenced Water Consumption for Occupants is:
WCref_occupant = A× No. Operating Hours_d × No.Occupants_d) + (No. Operating
Hours_f x No. Occupants_f)
Notes:
(i) Where ‘No.Occupants_d’ is the number of daily worshippers, ‘No.Occupants_f’
is the number of occupants during full occupancy.
(ii) ‘No.Operating Hours_d’ are normalized as 6 (hours per day) x 30 (days per
month) x 12 (months per year)
(iii) ‘No.Operating Hours_f’ are normalized as 2 (hours per day) x 30 (days of
Ramadan) + 52 (Friday prayers per year)

6 Light Industry
Additional input parameters required:
Number of full time employees and visitors occupying the building
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4.2.5 Score
The minimum Requirement values by QCS for Water Performance Coefficient shall be:
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Note : (*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant
authority

1 COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENTAL

Table 3: minimum score for commercial Typology

WPC(X) Value 0.87 < X ≤ 1.0

2 EDUCATION
Table 4: minimum score for Education Typology

WPC(X) 0.85 < X ≤ 1.0

3 MOSQUES
Table 5: minimum score for Mosques Typology

WPC(X) 0.89 < X ≤ 1.0

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Table 6: minimum score for Light Industry Typology
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WPC(X) 0.84 < X ≤ 1.0

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WPC(X) 0.84 < X ≤ 1.0

6 RAILWAY TEMINALS
Table 8: minimum score for Railways Typology

WPC(X) 0.84 < X ≤ 1.0

7 SPORTS FACILITIES

Table 9: minimum score for Sports Typology

WPC(X) 0.0 ≤ X < 0.5

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Part 05 : Indoor Environment

5 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE] ................................................................................................. 2

5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 2

5.1.1 SCOPE 2
5.1.2 REFERENCE 2

5.2 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.1] THERMAL COMFORT ........................................................ 3

5.2.1 SCOPE 3
5.2.2 DESCRIPTION 3
5.2.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 3
5.2.4 MEASUREMENT (THERMAL COMFORT) 3
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5.2.5 SCORE 4

5.3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.2] Natural Ventilation ............................................................... 5

5.3.1 SCOPE 5
5.3.2 DESCRIPTION 5
5.3.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 5
5.3.4 MEASUREMENT (NATURAL VENTILATION) 6
5.3.5 SCORE* 6

5.4 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.3] : Mechanical Ventilation ...................................................... 7

5.4.1 SCOPE 7
5.4.2 DESCRIPTION 7
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5.4.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 7
5.4.4 MEASUREMENT (MECHANICAL VENTILATION) 7
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5.4.5 SCORE (MECHANICAL VENTILATION) 8
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5.5 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.4] Low-Emitting Materials ........................................................ 8

5.5.1 SCOPE 8
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5.5.4 MEASUREMENT (VOC) 8
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5 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE]

5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 Scope

1 The Indoor Environment category consists of factors associated with indoor environmental
quality such as thermal comfort, air quality, acoustic quality, and light quality..
(a) Impacts: Impacts resulting from ineffective control and design of the indoor
environment include:
(i) Climate Change
(ii) Fossil Fuel Depletion
(iii) Air Pollution
(iv) Human Comfort & Health
(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could improve indoor environmental quality include:
(i) Monitoring air temperature and quality and adjusting or calibrating as
appropriate
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(ii) Maximizing the time period that the building can utilize natural ventilation
(iii) Designing an adequate mechanical ventilation system
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(v) Maximizing the use of natural lighting in interior spaces
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(viii) Controlling the amount of noise produced by or transferred from the building
interior and exterior
(ix) Specifying materials with low VOC levels
(x) Controlling indoor pollutants and sources of airborne contamination
(c) The QCS’s requirements for Sub-Indoor Environment criteria Includes:
(i) Thermal Comfort
(ii) Natural Ventilation
(iii) Mechanical Ventilation
(iv) Low-Emitting Materials

2 The Public and Government Buildings are to be considered as commercial for the purpose of
Indoor Environment calculation as applicable.

5.1.2 Reference

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

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Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) - v2.1 2013, Gulf Organization for
Research and Development (GORD), Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to
this particular version of GSAS and non-other), And American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

5.2 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.1] THERMAL COMFORT

5.2.1 Scope

1 The Indoor Environment for Thermal Comfort shall be measured for the following categories
of the buildings:

Table 1: Building Typology

Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques & other religious buildings
Light Industry
Health Centres
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Sports Facilities

5.2.2 Description
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1 The Project shall provide a thermaly comfortable environment to ensure the comfort and
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5.2.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall calculate the system capacity and either PMV or ADPI Values for the
hottest hour of the year for the worst case for all applicable occupied spaces

2 Sport Facilities.
The Project shall also Calculate the heat loads for all critical seats for the hottest outdoor
conditions for scheduled events.

5.2.4 Measurement (Thermal Comfort)

1 The Project shall complete the Thermal Comfort Calculator (Considering GSAS Assessment
System or any other recommended system) in order to compute PMV or ADPI values and
demonstrate that system Capacity can meet the peak cooling loads for the worst case for all
typical occupied spaces.
(a) System Capacity : The capacity of the system should be properly sized to meet the
peak cooling loads of critical spaces. All projects will calculate the peak cooling loads
for the hottest hour of the year.
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(b) PMV values: The project will evaluate all critical spaces and perform thermal comfort
assessment for the hottest hour of the year. Calculate PMV values of different
positions in critical spaces such as different positions relative to window and diffuser
locations and select the worst PMV value for assessment.
(c) ADPI values: The project will evaluate the selected worst case for each typical space
and perform thermal comfort assessment for the hottest hour of the year in terms of
Air Diffusion Performance Index.

2 The following table outlines the measurement type and typical spaces used in the calculation
according to the appropriate typology:

Table 2: measurement type and typical spaces

TYPOLOGY MEASUREMENT TYPE TYPICAL SPACES

Commercial PMV Office, Reception Areas

Education ADPI Classrooms, Offices, Special

Functional Spaces.
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Health Centres PMV Typical Occupied Spaces

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Sports PMV or ADPI for the worest Office spaces (a),Exposed

case Heat Load Spectator Seating (b)

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5.2.5 Score

Note: (*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant
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1 The score values for Commercial, Light Industry Typologies

Table 3: Commercial & Light Industry Typologies

PMV 1.5 < PMV ≤ 2.0 Under the system capacity meeting the peak load

2 The score values for Education, Mosques Typologies

Table 4: Education, Mosques Typologies

ADPI 80 ≤ ADPI< 85 Under the system capacity meeting the peak load
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3 The score values for Health Centres Typology

Table 5: Health Centers

The Building will Comply with ASHRAE Standards- Design Manual for Hospital and Clinics

4 The score values for Sports Typology

Table 6: Railways Typology
a. for office spaces (a)

PMV 1.5 < PMV ≤ 2.0 Under the system capacity meeting the peak load

b. for Exposed Spectator Seating (b)

ADPI 1.185 < b ≤ 1.600 worest case heat load

5.3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.2] NATURAL VENTILATION

5.3.1 Scope
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Table 6: Building Typologies
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Education
Mosques & other religious buildings
Light Industry
Health Centres
Rail Buildings
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5.3.2 Description

1 The Project shall encourage effective natural ventilation strategies in conjunction with
mechanically ventilated systems.

5.3.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall maximize the number of days that the building can utilize natural
ventilation, either through user operable windows or through controlled opening
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5.3.4 Measurement (Natural Ventilation)

1 All projects using operable windows will complete the Natural Ventilation Calculator to
determine the number of months that all typical spaces can utilize natural ventilation by
verifying minimum fresh air supply to guarantee indoor air quality as recommended in
ASHRAE 62.1-2010. All projects using mechanical ventilation systems will demonstrate
thorough calculation and/or simulations the number of months a project can utilize natural
ventilation. Exclude all circulation areas from this measurement.

2 The following table outlines the typical spaces used in the calculation according to the
appropriate typology:
Table 7: Typical Spaces for Natural Ventilation

Typology Typical Spaces

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Education Classrooms, Libraries
Mosques Prayer Halls
Light Industry Office areas
Health
Staff areas, Library/Seminar rooms, Dining rooms
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(a) LIGHT INDUSTRY
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(i) Operational Areas associated with the industrial process are not included as
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provided by the natural ventilation to determine if each typical space can

gurantee indoor air quality as recommended in ASHRAE 62.1-2010.Circulation
areas and Clinical areas can be excluded from this calculation in line with
guidance HTM 03-01.
(ii) Typical Spaces to be assessed against the ASHRAE Standards include: Satff
areas , Office accommodation, Library /Seminar rooms , Dining rooms .Natural
ventilation in accordance to ASHRAE must achieve fresh air rates of 5
l/s/person.

5.3.5 SCORE*

1 The recommended minimum Score for the QCS,s Targeted Typologies :

(*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant authority

Table 8: Commercial,Governmental,Sport, Education , Mosques,Light Industry Typologies

Number of Months Natural Ventilation Can
0 < months of the year ≤1
be Utilized

Table 9: For Health Centres, Rail Terminals

The Building will Comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2010 Standards- Design Manual for Hospital
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5.4 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.3] : MECHANICAL VENTILATION

5.4.1 Scope

1 The Indoor Environment for Mechanical Ventilation shall be measured for the following
categories of the buildings
Table 10: Building Typologies

Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques
Light Industry
Health Centres
Railways

5.4.2 Description
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5.4.3 Measurement Principle

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the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2010 and the system requirements in ASHRAE
90.1-2010.

5.4.4 Measurement (Mechanical Ventilation)

1 The mechanical system shall meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2010,
ASHRAE 90.1-2007. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
(a) Mechanical equipment must meet minimum Efficiency standards, and be properly
verified and labeled.
(b) Mechanical systems must have proper control systems, including the use of zoning,
proper dead bands, off-hour controls, and automatic shut-offs.
Note: In the Calculation of the required fresh air supply, both EN-ISO and ASHRAE should
be used, and the larger of the two standards should be used in the verification of over
ventilation.

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(a) LIGHT INDUSTRY
(i) Operational Areas associated with the industrial process are not included as
part of this criterion.
(b) RAILWAYS
This Criteria applies to both underground or overground stations.
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5.4.5 Score (Mechanical Ventilation)

1 The Recommended minimum Requirements by QCS as shown in (Table 11):

Note: (*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant
authority
Table 11: Minimum Value
≥ 15 % of ASHRAE 62.1-2010 requirement;
Outdoor Air Volume (X) AND no existence of equipment with efficiency less than
specified in ASHRAE 90.1-2010

5.5 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.4] LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

5.5.1 Scope

1 The Indoor Environment for Low-Emitting Materials shall be measured for the following
categories of the buildings.
Table 12: Building Typologies

Commercial
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Education
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Mosques
Light Industry
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Health Centers
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Railways
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Sports

5.5.2 Description

1 The project shall meet the minimum emissions targets for indoor materials and finishes to
ensure the comfort and health of occupants and installers.

5.5.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall choose materials and finishes that minimize Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) emissions.

5.5.4 Measurement (VOC)

1 The Engineer shall complete the Low-Emitting Materials Calculator to evaluate the measured
VOC contents of specified indoor materials.

2 The Engineer shall develop a plan to specify materials with low VOC emission rates as found
in the Low-Emitting Materials Calculator.
Exclude materials used in spaces that are exposed to the exterior.
3 RAILWAYS: This Criteria applies to both underground and overground stations.
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5.5.5 Score (VOC)

1 Recommended minimum Requirements by QCS as shown in (table 6)

Table 13: VOC score value

VOCemi,total (X) 85% < X ≤ 100 %

(*) minimum QCS’s requirements unless other values specified by the relevant authority

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Part 06: Cultural & Economic Value

6 Cultural & Economic value [ce] ................................................................................................ 2

6.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 2

6.1.1 SCOPE 2
6.1.2 REFERENCE 2

6.2 CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE- SUPPORT OF NATIONAL gcc ECONOMY [ce.1] ....... 2
6.2.1 SCOPE 2
6.2.2 DESCRIPTION 3
6.2.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 3
6.2.4 MEASUREMENT (SUPPORT OF NATIONAL GCC ECONOMY) 3
6.2.5 SCORE 3

6.3 CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE - Heritage & Cultural Identity [ce.2] ................................ 3
6.3.1 SCOPE 3
6.3.2 DESCRIPTION 4
6.3.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 4
6.3.4 MEASUREMENT (HERITAGE AND CULTUAL IDENTITY ) 4
6.3.5 SCORE 4
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6 CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE]

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 Scope

1 The Cultural and Econmic Value category consists of factors associated with cultural
conservation and support of the local economy.
(a) Impacts: Impacts resulting from lack of cultural conservation and economic planning
include:

(i) Loss of Cultural Identity

(ii) Economic stagnancy or decline
(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could mitigate impact include:
(i) Encouraging designs to align with cultural identity and traditions
(ii) Designing for a seamless integration into the existing cultural fabric
(iii) Planning for the use of local materials and workforce
(c) The recommended sub-criteria Includes:
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(ii) Heritage & Cultural Identity

6.1.2 Reference
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1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

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GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) - v 2.1-2013, Gulf Organization for

Research and development, Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to this
particular version of GSAS and non-other), [Refer to Section 7 Part 1 for the entire list of
reference]

6.2 CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE- SUPPORT OF NATIONAL GCC

ECONOMY [CE.1]

6.2.1 Scope

1 The Cultural & Economic Value for Support of National Economy will be measured for the
following categories of the buildings.
Table 1: Building Typology
Commercial & Governmental
Education
Mosques
Light Industry
Health Centers
Sports
Railways
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6.2.2 Description

1 The Project shall maximize the percentage of construction expenditures for goods and
services originating from the national GCC economy (Gulf Cooperation Council- GCC)

6.2.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall maximize the percentage of construction expenditure benefitting the
national GCC economy.

6.2.4 Measurement (Support of National GCC Economy)

1 The Engineer shall complete the Support of National GCC Economy Calculator to determine
the amount of construction expenditure benefitting the national economy, as a percentage of
total construction costs. Construction expenditures include, but are not limited to, the
following:
(a) Laborers/Contractors
(b) Building Materials
(c) Construction Materials
(d) Construction Tools/Equipment
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(e) Temporary Facilities/Rental Spaces
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2 RAILWAYS: This criteria applies to both underground and overground stations

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National Economy is as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Recomended Minimum Score for QCS Building Typologies
% of Construction Expenditures Benefitting X ≥ 30%
National Economy (X)

6.3 CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE - HERITAGE & CULTURAL IDENTITY

[CE.2]

6.3.1 Scope

1 The Cultural & Economic Value for Heritage and Cultural Identity shall be measured for the
following categories of the buildings.
Table 3: Building Typologies
Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques
Health Centers
Sports
Railways
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6.3.2 Description

1 The Project shall encourage design expression that will align with and strengthen cultural
identity and traditions.

6.3.3 Measurement Principle

1 The Engineer shall develop a concept brief outlining design strategies. The Qatar Heritage
organization and/or an independent expert panel assigned by the Certification Authority will
assess the design and determine whether the project meets the goals outlined in the mission
statement.

6.3.4 Measurement (Heritage and Cultual Identity )

1 All projects shall develop a concept brief to demonstrate the following through drawings and
descriptions of the design strategy:
(a) Enhancement, strengthening and reflection of cultural identity and traditions
(b) Harmonization with cultural values of the region
The compliance range will be defined by an Expert Heritage Panel assigned by the
Certification Authority
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6.3.5 Score
Table 4: Recomended Minimum Score for QCS Building Typologies
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Part 07: Management & Operations

7 MANAGEMENT & OPERATION [MO] ..................................................................................... 2

7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 2

7.1.1 SCOPE 2
7.1.2 REFERENCE 2

7.2 MANAGEMENT & OPERATION - [MO.1] RECYCLING MANAGEMENT .............................. 3

7.2.1 SCOPE 3
7.2.2 DESCRIPTION 3
7.2.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 3
7.2.4 SCORE 3

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7 MANAGEMENT & OPERATION [MO]

7.1 GENERAL

7.1.1 Scope

1 The Management and Operations Category consists of factors associated with building
design management and operations
(a) Impacts: Environmental impacts resulting from ineffective building management and
operations include:

(i) Climate Change

(ii) Fossil Fuel Depletion
(iii) Water Depletion
(iv) Materials Depletion
(v) Land use and Contamination
(vi) Water Pollution
(vii) Air Pollution
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(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could mitigate impact include:

(i) Creating a Commissioning plan to meet all the sustainable goals of the project
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(ii) Providing facilities for the collection ,storage ,and proper removal of organic
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(iii) Providing facilities for the collection ,storage ,and proper removal of recyclables
(iv) Providing leak detection systems
(v) Providing energy and water use sub-metering systems
(vi) Providing an automated building control system to optimize building
performance
(vii) Managing hospitality resources to reduce waste and support sustainable food
sources
(viii) Promote and educate users about the sustainable initiatives of the building
(ix) Providing a beneficial legacy to the community

7.1.2 Reference

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) - v 2.1-2013, Gulf Organization for
Research and development, Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to this
particular version of GSAS and non-other), [Refer to Section 7 Part 1 for the entire list of
reference]
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7.2 MANAGEMENT & OPERATION - [MO.1] RECYCLING MANAGEMENT

7.2.1 Scope

1 Recycling Management shall be measured for the following categories of the buildings:
Table1: Building Typology
Commercial
Governmental
Education
Light Industry
Health Centers
Sports
Railways

7.2.2 Description

1 The Project shall encourage space planning to designate containment facilities for the
building’s recyclable waste streams in order to minimize waste taken to landfills or
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7.2.3 Measurement Principle

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1 The Project shall develop and implement a Recycling Mangement Plan for the collection,
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2 The Engineer shall demonstrate that a central sorting and storage area is located close to a
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truck loading area, and that sufficient storage has been provided for the recyclable material
produced. The sorting and storage area must be properly isolated and ventilated to reduce
negative health impacts for users and visitors on the site. Outline the collection procedures
for recyclable materials in the project to demonstrate that recyclable materials will be easily
collected and sorted. The Engineer shall also demonstrate how recyclable materials will be
handled at an off-site facility.

7.2.4 Score
Table 2: Recommended minimum Requirement for QCS’s Building Typologyies

Recycling Mangement Plan Shall demonstrate Compliance

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8 MATERIALS [M] ....................................................................................................................... 2

8.1.1 SCOPE 2
8.1.2 REFERENCE 2
8.2.1 SCOPE 2
8.2.2 DESCRIPTION 3
8.2.3 MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE 3
8.2.4 MEASUREMENT 3
8.2.5 SCORE 3

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8 MATERIALS [M]

8.1 GENERAL

8.1.1 Scope

1 The Material category consists of factors associated with material extraction, processing,
manufacturing, distribution, use/reuse, and disposal.
(a) Impacts: Environmental impacts resulting from material use and unsustainable
practices include:
(i) Material depletion
(ii) Climate Change
(iii) Fossil Fuel Depletion
(iv) Air Pollution
(b) Mitigate Impact: Factors that could mitigate environmental impact due to material use
include:
(i) Using local Materials to reduce transportation needs
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(iii) Using materials with high recycled contents
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8.1.2 Reference

1 The following documents are referred to in this section:

Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) - V2.1 2013, Gulf Organization for
Research and Development, Qatar (Note: QCS reference shall be limited only to this
particular version of GSAS and non-other),

8.2 MATERIALS [M.1] REGIONAL MATERIALS

8.2.1 Scope

1 The Regional Materials shall be measured for the following categories of the buildings
Table 1: Building Typology
Commercial
Governmental
Education
Mosques
Light Industry
Health Centres
Sports
Railways
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8.2.2 Description

1 Encourage the use of regionally manufactured and assembled building elements and
materials in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the materials

8.2.3 Measurement Principle

1 All projects shall use materials that are regionally manufactured and assembled

8.2.4 Measurement

1 All projects shall complete the Regional Materials Calculator to compute a Performance
Indicator based on the weight and sourcing distance of all applicable materials. Materials
sourcing distance can either be regional (less than or equal to 200 kilometres) or external
(over 200 kilometres). All projects will only consider materials permanently installed in the
project. Exclude mechanical, electrical, and plumbing assemblies, as well as specialty items
and equipment.

8.2.5 Score

Table 2: Recommended minimum Score for QCS’s Building Typologies

20 ≤ X  30
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