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UILDINGS
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ATERIALS
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SPECTS
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ERSION
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ECONSTRUCTION
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ECONSTRUCTION
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XCLUSIONS
Residential buildings.
O
BJECTIVE
Encourage the design of building interior elements and building services
components that allow modifications to space layout, and to reduce
waste during churning, refurbishment and deconstruction.
C
REDITS ATTAINABLE
2 + 1 BONUS
P
REREQUISITES
None.
C
REDIT REQUIREMENT
a) Spatial adaptability
1 credit for designs providing spatial flexibility that can adapt spaces for
different uses.
b) Flexible engineering services
1 credit for flexible design of services that can adapt to changes of layout
and use.
c) Structural adaptability
1 BONUS credit for designs providing flexibility through the use of
building structural systems that allow for change in future use.
A
SSESSMENT
The Client shall provide a report prepared by a suitably qualified person
presenting evidence as to how and the extent to which building
adaptability and deconstruction is provided. The report shall include
drawings and documents including building plans and detailed
specifications together with elaboration and justification of how the
designs and installations can accommodate changes in use through
deconstruction rather than demolition and replacement.
Assessment will be guided by the checklists included herein. Additions to
the list may be proposed at the discretion of the Client.
Where it can be demonstrated that building design and services
installations allow for adaptability in respect of interior layout and
changes in use mainly through deconstruction and reassembly; and at
least 70% of the listed items in the relevant BEAM checklists could be
achieved, the credit(s) shall be awarded. Where structural adaptability is
provided the bonus credit shall be awarded.
S
PATIAL
A
DAPTABILITY
C
HECKLIST
ASTM provides guidance for various types of buildings and uses [e.g.1,
2,3].
use of adaptable floor plans, including large grids that can be
subdivided, etc.
spaces designed for a loose fit rather than tight fit;
inclusion of multifunctional spaces;
design that allows interior fitting-out to use modular and pre-
fabricated components;
1
ASTM International. Designation E1692-95a Standard Classification for Serviceability of an Office for Change and Churn
by Occupants.
2
ASTM International. Designation E1679-95 Standard Practice for Setting the Requirements for the Serviceability of a
Building or Building-Related Facility
3
ASTM International. Designation E1334-95 Standard Practice for Rating the Serviceability of a Building or Building-
Related Facility