Incorporate the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (HPSB) per EO 13693, Section 3(h), sustainability requirements per DOE O 436.1, and/or other sustainability considerations into all phases of the design. The HPSB Guide highlights the DOE O 413.3B drivers for incorporating HPSB principles into Critical Decisions 1 through 4 and provides guidance for implementing the Order’s HPSB requirements.

Through the application of HPSB principles pursuant to the Order, a number of mission, energy security, and environmental benefits will be realized, including:

•  Reduced total (life-cycle) ownership cost of facilities;

•  Improved energy efficiency and water conservation;

•  Safe, healthy, and productively built environments; and

•  Inherent protection of the natural environment.

LBNL policy identifies sustainability standards for new facilities construction at Berkeley Lab. New facilities construction presents a unique opportunity to pursue integrated, performance-driven designs to minimize energy use and other environmental impacts associated with buildings at the lowest possible cost.