Unintentional Sustainability in Schools—A Case Study of a Newly Built School’s Accordance with the LEED Rating System

Afkhamiaghda, Mahdi; Keesee, Marguerite S.; Holiday, Lisa

doi:10.1061/9780784480502.090

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“…The author of this study is working as a consultant coordinator for the complete King Faisal University KFU campus projects and is a certified engineer in value engineering (VMA), is certified in the sustainability rating system (LEED GA) and is the team leader who undertook this study by applying all data from the actual project of the KFU campus field. It had been designed at two sites and developed inside a housing area to serve the families of students of university employees and staff according to the admission and registration priorities by the assigned committee [48]. The SCBG is located inside the housing area center of King Faisal University [49]-each school has a total area of 20,000 m 2 , 1560 students, 57 classrooms, eight labs, and 384 teachers.…”

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Sustainability-Based Value Engineering Management as an Integrated Approach to Construction Projects

Ismaeil

2024

Buildings

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The integration of sustainability standards and value engineering methods in public education projects is a significant concern, as it ensures the well-being and sustainability goals of students, lecturers, and employees. This study aims to enhance sustainability within public education campuses by utilizing value engineering processes that establish a balanced correlation between the available budget costs and the sustainability costs that affect educational objectives, strategies, and the overall sustainability of the environment. In order to evaluate the integration of value engineering and the sustainability rating system “LEED protocols” for schools, the study utilized HAP (Hourly Analysis Program) software to perform numerical analysis, with the objective of improving environmental efficiency and cost-effectiveness in school buildings from the perspective of both male and female students. By applying this approach to all engineering disciplines, systems, and materials involved in the project, the study achieved impressive results, including a reduction in energy usage by 53.67%, a cost reduction of 27.48% from the total project budget, and 13 points earned in credit C1 and credit C2 in the Energy and Atmosphere EA category in LEED 2009. These findings are of great importance for the planning and execution of construction projects, specifically in the context of educational infrastructure, and provide valuable insights into the construction and renovation of school buildings, which can be used to enhance the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of these facilities.

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