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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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CFM’s Sustainable Design Program strives to enhance VA’s mission by incorporating sustainable design practices into the design and construction of VA facilities. Driven by numerous Federal mandates and VA policies, the program encourages design strategies that reduce energy and water consumption, integrate cost-effective renewable energy, promote healthy work environments, and protect vital natural resources. For more information on VA’s Sustainable Design program, contact sustainabledesign@va.gov.
Current VA Sustainable Design Standards
| Publication Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| VA Sustainable Design Manual Change Summary | August 18, 2017 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for New Construction and Modernization | April 15, 2018 |
Past VA Sustainable Design Standards
| Publication Title | Effective Dates |
|---|---|
| VA Sustainable Design Manual - May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 - August 17, 2017 |
| VA Sustainable Design & Energy Reduction Manual - April 2010 | April 1, 2010 - May 5, 2014 |
| Final Draft Sustainable Design & Energy Reduction Manual - June 2007 | June 2007 - March 31, 2010 |
| Standards Alert 003 Sustainable Design - Healthcare Third-Party Rating of Facilities | June 1, 2012 - May 4, 2014 |
| Standards Alert 004 Sustainable Design - Commissioning | August 1, 2012 - May 4, 2014 |
| Standards Alert 005 Sustainable Design - Renewable Energy Requirements | January 1, 2013 - May 4, 2014 |
| Standards Alert 006 Energy Efficient Design of Major Renovations | August 1, 2013 - May 4, 2014 |
| Standards Alert 007 Lifecycle Cost-Effective Renewable Energy | August 1, 2013 - May 4, 2014 |
| Standards Alert 008 Design for the Impacts of Sea Level Rise | April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015 |
| Standards Alert 009 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System Requirement | August 1, 2015 - August 17,2017 |
| Standards Alert 010 Sea Level Rise: Design for the Impacts | September 1, 2015 - March 29,2017 |
| Standards Alert 012 ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Adopted by VA | October 12, 2016 - August 17,2017 |
| Standards Alert 013 Daylighting Requirement | April 4, 2017 - August 17,2017 |
| Standards Alert 014 Sustainable Design Requirements in Build-To-Suit Leases | August 1, 2017 - August 17,2017 |
| Standards Alert 015 Internal Certification Option for Sustainable Buildings Compliance | August 3, 2017 - August 17,2017 |
| Design Alert 091 Energy Efficiency – Topic: Computers, Copiers, and Printers | October 22, 1998 - May 4, 2014 |
| Design Alert 125 Construction Waste Management | March 24, 2006 - June 1, 2012 |
| Design Alert 126 Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design Policy for VA New Construction | April 25, 2006 - June 1, 2012 |
| Design Alert 127 Sustainable Buildings Policy for New and VA Renovation Construction | April 27, 2006 - June 1, 2012 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for New Construction and Modernization * | August 18, 2017 - April 14, 2018 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for Green Globes-New Construction |
May 6, 2014 - August 17,2017 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for LEED-Healthcare 2009 |
May 6, 2014 - August 17,2017 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for LEED-New Construction 2009 |
May 6, 2014 - August 17,2017 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for LEED-New Construction v4 |
September 10, 2015 - August 17,2017 |
Federal Mandates & VA Policies
- Executive Order 13693 Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade*
- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007)
- Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)*
- VA Directive 0055 VA Energy and Water Management Program
- VA Directive 0056 VA Sustainable Buildings Program
- VA Directive 0066 VA Sustainable Locations Program
- VA Handbook 0056 VA Sustainable Buildings Program
Other Documents
- Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Resource Guide for Hospital Applications (2007)*
- VA Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
For more information on VA’s Sustainable Design program,
contact sustainableDesign@va.gov.
