Name: Mariam Mohamed Ali Moussa

ID: 17p9029

GPRS Report
Green Pyramid Rating System
Sustainable Building Rating Systems ARC448 Fall 2020
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SS.01 Site Selection

SITE ANALYSIS

Monorail Station
Knowledge City
Egypt University of Informatics
Monorail Station

Cars Bikes Buses Trucks

1Encourage development in desert areas

and compliance of the proposed building
with the following requirements:
-The Master Plan for the area and/or The Detailed
Plan where available.
-Available or planned infrastructure. Achieved

2 Re-Habilitation of Brownfield Sites. Achieved

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SS.02 Community services and connectivity

Encourage the selection of sites close to community services,

(1) point for any (2) listed services:
• Supermarket or Grocery Store or Mini-market
• Restaurant or Coffee Shop
• Mosque, Church
• Schools or Kindergartens
•Bank or ATM or Post Office
• Hospital or Medical Center or Clinic or Pharmacy
• Sporting Club or Youth Center ,or Playground or Public Park
• Library or Book Store or Stationery Shop. Achieved
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SS.03 Public transportation access and Monorail Station

Pedestrian access

Transportation Map
1Public transport stop located within 500m with min. one route only; OR Public
transport interchange with same mode of transport (e.g. bus) located within
750m with more than one Route; OR Public transport interchange with more than
one mode of transport (e.g., bus, underground transport, train, ferry) located
within 1 km. Achieved

2Walkways and/or sidewalks with provision for the physically handicapped to

connect the new facility to the Public Transport Stops, OR Covered walkway and/or
sidewalks with provision for the physically handicapped with man-made or natural
shades. Achieved
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SS.04 Dedicated bicycles, tracks andparkings

Bicycle
parking

1 Provide bicycles tracks with proper road crossing. Achieved

2For individual residential building:Provide secured bicycle parking

or lockers in ground floor or basement floor plan.

3OR For common buildings:Provide secured dedicated bicycle

parking on the layout plan. Achieved

OR Provide parking spaces with man-made shades or natural shade,

providing trees at regular spacing covering at least 50% of the bicycle
parking spaces, or sheltered secured enclosure. Achieved
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SS.04 Dedicated bicycles, tracks andparkings

1 Provide bicycles tracks with proper road crossing.

Achieved

2For individual residential building:Provide secured

bicycle parking or lockers in ground floor or basement
floor plan. Achieved

OR For common buildings:Provide secured dedicated

bicycle parking on the layout plan. Achieved

OR Provide parking spaces with man-made shades

or natural shade, providing trees at regular spacing
covering at least 50% of the bicycle parking spaces,
or sheltered secured enclosure. Achieved
Bikes entrance

Bikes parking in
layout

Points achieved: 4
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WATER EFFICIENCY TREATMENTS AND CONSERVATION

SS.05 Storm/Rainwater Design. Quantity and Quality Control

1Control post-development peak flow of any ARI (Average Recurrence Interval) at the
project outlet to less than or equal to the pre-development peak flow of the
corresponding ARI, whichever is more stringent, ORReduce the above-mentioned post
-development peak flow of any ARI at the project outlet by additional 30%. Achieved

2Provide permanent pollutant control facilities with minimum overall percentage

removal efficiency as defined by water quality standard –ORAs defined by the National
Water Quality Standards for Egypt during and after construction, whichever is more
stringent. Achieved

3 Provide means for rain water collection and use. Achieved

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SS.05 Storm/Rainwater Design. Quantity and Quality Control

Water Conservation

Reduce Potable water Reuse wastewater Stormwater Treatment

• Water-efficient • Grey water reuse

• Rainwater
fixtures harvesting
• High-performance
toilets /
• Bioswales
• Water- Alternative
flushing
efficient
landscape
• Water efficient
landscaping

Points achieved: 4
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SS.06 Heat Island Effect, Green Space , Hardscape and Building

1.Provide green space with native & adaptive plants 15% - 35%
of land area. Achieved

2. Use hardscape materials with Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of

at least 78% for 50% the hardscape materials (light colours). Achieved

3.Provide shade for a minimum of 50% of the parking lot from

the trees canopy or within 5 years of landscape installation.
Landscaping must be in place at the time of occupancy. Achieved

4. Provide shade from architectural devices or structures for 50

% of open spaces. Achieved

Glazing Types According To

solar Exposure
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SS.06 Heat Island Effect, Green Space , Hardscape and Building

1-Provide green space with native &

adaptive plants 15% - 35% of land
area. Achieved
2- Provide shade from architectural devices
or structures for 50
% of open spaces. Achieved

Shading Element in Landscape

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SS.06 Heat Island Effect, Green Space , Hardscape and Building

Environmental treatment based on analysis

1-Daylighting Techniques
Use Of Curtain walls
(maximize openings)

2-Electricity Production

In southern façade
Transparent Solar Panel
are used

3-water Sustainability Showing ventilation in the building

Green roofs reduce

heat island effect

Water Efficient
Appliances And Double
Greywater glazed
systems
glass

LANDSCAPE REDUCE THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Showing the parametric adaptable shdaing device in the elevation and the used materials
 EE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

EE.01 Building Envelope Improvement

Points achieved: 15
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EE.02 Passive Heat Gain Reduction

A maximum 12 points can be obtained by improvement in energy saving in

comparison with the base case outlined. Achieved

Geothermal
energy
Process

Energy Savings Onsite

battery
storage

Deciduous trees and

landscape elements
reduce heat gain by
the building

Points achieved: 11
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EE.03 Renewable Energy Sources

Application of Renewable Energy Systems which will reduce whole

energy consumption from the improved energy efficiency design. Achieved
 EE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

EE.03 Renewable Energy Sources

Application of Renewable Energy Systems which will reduce whole

energy consumption from the improved energy efficiency design. Achieved
4)Wind Energy
1)Solar Panels

2)Biomass Energy

3)Geothermal Energy
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EE.04 Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems

1.A maximum 10 points can be obtained by using HVAC
systems with Egyptian energy efficiency label.

2 . • Using sensors to slow down the HVAC systems operation

during unoccupied hours.
•The HVAC systems have installed a permanent
refrigerant leak detection system.

EE.05 Efficient Artificial Lighting

Systems
1.The whole building is equipped with
energy efficiency lighting system.

2. Lamp efficacy is greater than 60 lm/W.

3.Lighting systems using lighting control

(daylight control, occupancy sensors,
dimming, etc.)

Points achieved: 10
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.EE.06 Vertical Transportation

1. Vertical transportations are visible and near the entrance.
2. Vertical transportations are close to the main stairs.
3. The escalators have automated start/stop function. Vertical
4.All transportation systems have energy efficiency label
at least (B).
circulation

Entrance
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WE.01 Waste water Reuse

For Low-rise and High-rise, Wastewater Reuse shall not be applied to the water
consumption of public areas only. Achieved

Treat and reuse ≥ 10% wastewater (grey and/or black) leading to reduce potable
water consumption, OR Treat and reuse ≥ 30% wastewater
(grey and/or black) leading to reduce potable water consumption. Achieved

Treat up to 12 % of Waste water

and used in the landscape and 12%
flushing
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WE.01 Waste water Reuse

For Low-rise and High-rise, Wastewater Reuse shall not be applied to

the water consumption of public areas only.1 Achieved

Treat and reuse ≥ 10% wastewater (grey and/or black) leading to reduce
potable water consumption, OR Treat and reuse ≥ 30% wastewater
(grey and/or black) leading to reduce potable water consumption. Achieved

Points achieved: 4
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WE.02 Water Efficient Landscaping

1Reduce potable water consumption for landscape irrigation by ≥ 50%

(e.g. through use of native or adaptive plants to reduce requirement,
OR
2 Do not use potable water at all for landscape irrigation Achieved

• Appropriate plant selection

• Practical turf areas
• Efficient irrigation systems
• Schedule irrigation wisely
• Appropriate maintenance
• Group plants according to their water needs
• Remember to mulch
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WE.02 Water Efficient Landscaping

The use of native plants, trees and shrubs to reduce the need of excess
water for irrigation

Selected Trees, Plants and shrubs minimize heat island

effect

Points achieved: 4
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WE.03 Water Efficient Fixtures

Reduce annual potable water consumption by ≥ 10%,

OR10 Reduce annual potable water consumption by ≥ 30%,
OR15 Reduce annual potable water consumption by ≥ 40%,
OR 20 Reduce annual potable water consumption by ≥ 50%. Achieved

Points achieved: 24
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WE.04 Metering & Leak Detection Systems

1Use sub-meters to monitor and manage major water usage for cooling
towers, irrigation, ...etc

2 Link all water sub-meters to EMS to facilitate

early detection of water leakage ( to be implemented automatically
or manually) Achieved

Points achieved: 2
TOTAL POINTS: 34
 MR MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

MR.01 Renewable Materials and Materials Manufactured

Using Renewable Energy
•Use at least one of the building materials, which is obtained from renewable
resources such as natural stone, earth, wood, agricultural materials, etc. Achieved
OR
•Use at least one of the building materials, which is manufactured using renewable
energy sources including solar, wind, and other non- polluting technology to
reduce emissions. Achieved

Building Materials

Bio based bricks Fly ash gypsum Salvaged steel Recycled glass
Bricks

• The use of renewable

resources
• Locally available
• Recycled materials and
recyclable packaging
• Resource efficient
process of manufacture
• Reusable or recyclable
• Durable

Points achieved: 4
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MR.02 Regionally Procured Materials and Products

Transportation distance of materials/products origin to project site
is 300 -500 km. Achieved
OR
Transportation distance of materials/products origin to project site
is 100 -300 km.
OR
Transportation distance of materials/products origin to project site
is less than 100 km.
-All the used building materials are from the surrounding desert life and the
other materials are 100% local ones with a transportation distance to the
project site that does not exceed 500 km.

- All the used plants are native/local plants.

Points achieved: 6
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MR.03 Reduction of Overall Material Use

•Use 90% standard assemblies and reduce customizing spaces. Achieved.
OR
•Use 50% materials that do not require finishing.
OR
•Use materials that are of high durability and low maintenance
requirements. Achieved.
(Implementation of at least two options from the above three options)

• Used materials that do not require any finishes added such as

Hemp Crete
Hemp Crete is just what it sounds like – a concrete like
material created from the woody inner fibers of the hemp
plant. The hemp fibers are bound with lime to create
concrete-like shapes that are strong and light. Hemp Crete
blocks are super-lightweight, which can also dramatically
reduce the energy used to transport the blocks, and hemp
itself is a fast-growing, renewable resource
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Recycled
glass
Carpet

Wood
decking
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Hardscape Elements Table

Composite wood decking

Recycled and resist water,
local

Permeable Basalt
Permit water and reduces
heat island effect

Granite Crete is permeable

and LEED certified

Permeable concrete
Sustainable, ecofriendly
And porous

All of these materials do not contain any

Voc’s or any harmful gases
 IEQ INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

IEQ.01 Enhance Ventilation Performance Achieved.

Ventilation
performance
EQ.02 Smoking Control Achieved: Prevent smoking in all indoor areas, only allowed at
some specified the outdoor spaces.
IEQ.03 Thermal Comfort Achieved: Through all the used materials and techniques in
the whole building.

Green Facades
• Used materials such as and light colored materials that reduce heat gain
reduce heat gain thus stimulating thermal comfort

• Green roofs and green facades reduce heat gain by the

building thus ensuring a thermal comfort materials
inside the spaces

• Natural ventilation and cross ventilation represented

by the atrium allow for air circulation resulting in
thermal comfort for the users
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IEQ.04 Visual Comfort Achieved: Putting into consideration the used

glazing materials and interior spaces visual comfort by the used
lighting types.
IEQ.05 Acoustic Comfort Achieved: By using acoustical materials and
the thickness of walls. Every credit is applied through the
following sections and analysis: Showing all details of the
application process

Acoustical
Glass

Landscape
features
Carpet and sound absorbing
finishes
 MP. Management
Protocols
MP.01 Building Information Modeling Achieved.

• Using BIM and

Revit modeling ,
to analyze energy
systems

MP.02 Life Cycle Assessment

Achieved.

By all the sustainability and environmental

techniques applied in the building

MP.03 Building User Guide Achieved.

Applied in all environmental solutions inside

the building

MP.04 Solid Waste Management Achieved.

MP.05 Building Management System Achieved.

Every credit is applied through the following sections and analysis: Showing all details of
the
application process.
 IN INNOVATION AND ADDED VALUE

IN. 01 Innovation and Added Value

Cultural Heritage: Incorporating architectural, construction and technical solu-
tions which excel in reflecting national and regional cultural heritage while con-
tributing
to the environmental performance of the building. Achieved.

Exceeding Benchmarks: Demonstrating that the current benchmarks of GPRS

have been exceeded by a significant margin and providing evidence that the
improvement has an additional environmental benefit. Achieved.

Innovation: Points are obtainable for innovative design or construction practic-

es which have a significant measurable environmental benefit, and which are
not
otherwise awarded points by GPRS. Achieved.

All the points for innovation in design are putted into consideration from the
con- struction phase until the demolition. While designing, the Innovation
and Added Value points are applied from the masterplan design to every
detail in the project.