DB Office Design Guidelines 22 Apr 2009 Rev C

CRES
OFFICE DESIGN
GUIDELINES
Revision C: 22 April 2009
Revision Control
Date Version Preparer Reviewer Approver
31 October Rev A Joe Flock/ Product Centre Steering
2008 Virginia James Committee
4 March 2009 Rev B Joe Flock/ Ed Russell
Virginia James
22 April 2009 Rev C Virginia James Joe Flock Ed Russell
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES 4
SPACE GUIDELINES 13
ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 19
DB NEW WORKPLACE 39
SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES 45
ENGINEERING GUIDELINES 58
CAD GUIDELINES 100
APPENDIX A – SPACE GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 104
APPENDIX B – ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 110
APPENDIX C - SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 125
CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES – REV C Page 2 of 129 22 April 2009

GLOSSARY
AC Air Conditioning MEP Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

ANSI American National Standards Institute NR Noise Rating
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating MEP Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
and Air-Conditioning Engineers
BCM Business Continuity Model NR Noise Rating
BMS Building Management System NUA Net Usable Area
BU Business Unit O&M Operations and Maintenance
BU Business Unit ODP Ozone Depletion Potential
CAD Computer Automated Design PM Project Manager
CFC Chlorofluorocarbons PMO Project/Programme Management Office
CIBSE Chartered Institution of Building Services PO Project Owner
Engineers
CO2 Carbon Dioxide RCP Rolling Capital Plan
CPU Central processing unit RH Relative Humidity
CRES Corporate Real Estate and Services RREC Regional Real Estate Committee
CSBC Corporate Security and Business Continuity RSF Rentable Square Feet
DB Deutsche Bank RSM Rentable Square Metres
DBNW Deutsche Bank New Workplace SBFI SBFI is the Trading Desk vendor
DVR Design Validation Report SPRE Strategic Planning and Real Estate
EMF Electro Magnetic Field T&C’s Terms and Conditions
FM Facilities Management UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
FSG Facilities Services Group US United States of America
GREC Global Real Estate Committee USGBC United States Green Building Council
GS Global Sourcing VAV Variable Air Volume
GSF Gross Square Feet VC Video Conferencing
GSM Gross Square Metres VESDA Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus
GTO Group Technology & Operations VFD Variable frequency drive
HR Human Resources VOC Volatile Organic Compound
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning VOC Volatile Organic Compound
IAQ Indoor Air Quality WST Workplace Strategy
IES Information Enterprise Services
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America
IT Information Technology
K kelvin (temperature measurement)
LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
LEED CI LEED Commercial Interiors

GENERAL
OVERVIEW OF
GUIDELINES
1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES 5
1.1 Overview 5
1.1.1 Why a Guideline? 5
1.1.2 Project Management Body of Knowledge 5
1.2 CRES Office Design Guidelines 6

1.2.1 Overview 6
1.2.2 Space Guidelines 6
1.2.3 Architectural Guidelines 6
1.2.4 DB New Workplace Guidelines 7
1.2.5 Sustainability Guidelines 7
1.2.6 Engineering Guidelines 7
1.2.7 CAD Guidelines 7
1.3 Use of the Guidelines 7

1.3.1 General 7
1.3.2 Subject Matter Experts 8
1.3.3 Design Validation Process 9
1.3.4 O&M Manual 9
1.3.5 Exclusions 10
1.4 Definitions 10

1.4.1 Building Classification 10
1.4.2 Fit-out Guideline Definitions 11

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1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES
1.1 OVERVIEW
1.1.1 Why a Guideline?

Deutsche Bank carry out several hundred construction projects annually with an annual spend in excess of
€250m. This level of investment in the Deutsche Bank estate requires a standard approach to provide the
highest possible sustainable returns to the Bank.
The Project and Programme Management team has developed a group of documents representing best
practice globally for the design and construction of general office space that could be used to achieve a
globally consistent delivery model. The result is the CRES Office Design Guidelines.
Global definition of uniform flexible space will :
• Provide a consolidated set of standard design guidelines for the delivery of the annual Rolling
Capital Plan (RCP) projects globally. Ready to issue to consultant teams.
• Provides best practice guidance to project teams on sustainability design input and integrates this
with the design guidelines.
• Set a baseline for assessing legacy space opportunities to be transformed into more efficient
workspace
• Reduce cost and time of project design teams.
• Reduced churn costs by providing a standard document for designers
• Provide cost effective platform for WST/DBNW to achieve space efficiency gains
• Provide opportunities for Global Sourcing (GS) to leverage sourcing opportunities globally
1.1.2 Project Management Body of Knowledge

The CRES Office Design Guidelines form part of a larger Body of Knowledge of project management
information. The other major component is the CRES Project Governance Manual. These documents
should be utilised in conjunction with each other.
Project Design Project

Governance Guidelines
- Project Stages
Procurement
- Space - Vendor Panel
- Role &
- Architecture - Consultant Scopes
Responsibilities
- WST of service
- WBS
- Sustainability - Standard T&C’s
- Project Approvals
- Engineering - Standard Material
- RCP
- CAD Suppliers (Unity)
- Standard Project
Excludes: - Procurement advice
Documents
PBC Branches - Evaluation of
- Stakeholder
contractors /consultants
Management Datacenters
- Blue Book
- Change Process
- Commissioning
Project Office
Governance
Other Documentation
Design
Manual Guidelines Available Separately

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1.2 CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES
1.2.1 Overview
The Guidelines were developed based on discussions with regional project teams, representatives from
FSG Engineering & FM, WST, Sustainability, and SPRE. They are considered to be evolving documents,
maintained by CRES, that provide very useful communicating tools for all involved with the design and
construction of office space at DB; from project managers to architects, engineers and of course the client.
The following six topics comprise the CRES Office Design Guidelines :
1. Space Guidelines
2. Architecture Guidelines
3. DB New Workplace Guidelines
4. Sustainability Guidelines
5. Engineering Guidelines
6. CAD Guidelines
There are additional groups, outside of CRES, who need to be significantly involved in the design and
construction of office space and therefore have created separate guidance documents. They include:
¾ IES Guidelines – see https://projectgovernance.ies.gto.intranet.db.com/doctemplatespgCRES.php
¾ Commissioning – refer to the FSG Sharepoint site
¾ Branding – defines how the DB brand should be communicated

(https://brandportal.intranet.db.com/)
¾ Artwork
¾ Security – Blast Glazing guidelines are included in Appendix B4 - Glazing, as they should be
considered during office fit-out where applicable.
1.2.2 Space Guidelines

The Space Guidelines (section 2) define how space should be planned and arranged to meet SPRE/WST
requests and Business functional needs. It is based on Appendix 5 of the GREC DB Group Space Policy –
Global Space Standards and provides guidance for the project owners to translate the needs of the client
into practical space requirements for SPRE and the design team (specifically section 2.2).
1.2.3 Architectural Guidelines

The Architectural Guidelines outline how space should be built out and what it should look like. It is not
defined as a one design solution fits all; however there are components that can be standardised to
achieve maximum flexibility for current and future use. The result is a standard look and feel respecting
regional and cultural differences to provide workspace that supports a variety of work activities.
This section outlines the main design criteria for each space type and any relevant items to be considered
by the project team. Each space type is also represented graphically to provide the team with a vision of
what the space will look like.
The Architectural Guidelines should be used by the project owners to communicate with the internal DB
client what the space will look like. They should also direct the architect on what space/build definitions
need to be complied with.

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1.2.4 DB New Workplace Guidelines
To aid the implementation of workplace strategy initiatives, a separate section, DB New Workplace
outlines the general principles of how workplace strategy should applied to the design and construction of
office space and items that need to be considered.
The general approach is for all office space to be built out in compliance with the CRES Office Design
Guidelines whether workplace strategy initiatives are implemented or not. It would then be a matter of
overlaying some additional WST aspects to allow full implementation of these initiatives.
1.2.5 Sustainability Guidelines

Deutsche Bank has made a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2012 compared to a base year of
2007. To aid the achievement of this goal and in order to achieve other benefits, all projects should include
sustainability initiatives wherever feasible. The Sustainability Guidelines outline the sustainability strategy
for DB projects, which is an integrated approach across all CRES disciplines (SPRE, PPM, FSG, WST and
GS) and provides a framework for identifying potential strategies.
These guidelines should be used (starting with an initial sustainability audit) by the design team, including
the architect and engineers, to assess the feasibility of potential strategies.
1.2.6 Engineering Guidelines

The overall objectives of is to incorporate a Sustainable approach to a globally defined Engineering
Guidelines for portfolio & business driven initiatives including all aspects of its supporting infrastructure.
The Engineering Guidelines are comprised of 8 sections:
1. MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
2. Mechanical Services
3. Electrical Services
4. Building Management System (BMS)
5. Lifts (Elevators)
6. Commissioning
7. Intelligent Power Systems Metering
8. Maintenance
1.2.7 CAD Guidelines

The purpose of the CAD Guidelines is to outline the baseline requirements of CAD drawings on Deutsche
Bank projects globally.
1.3 USE OF THE GUIDELINES
1.3.1 General
The CRES Design Guidelines should be observed in all regional locations to fit out standard office space.
Exceptions to the Guidelines are only allowed in justified cases and must be approved by the Global or
Regional PM Head as part of the Design Validation Report.
Existing space that may be non-compliant with the Guidelines will be converted over time as
opportunities arise through major relocations or restacks.
The building or part of building shall comply with all statutory requirements. In particular, occupancy
levels need to be assessed against all applicable uniform construction codes and regulations of a given

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jurisdiction including, but not limited to sanitary provision, means of escape, fresh air and power
provision. Disabled access and provision should also meet local statutory requirements and any current
DB policies.
The Guidelines are understood to be a minimum standard to be met in DB office build projects globally.
Where local building regulations call for a higher or more stringent standard than those identified herein
then the higher standard must be adhered to. Adaptations to the local conditions or local products must
be undertaken by the respective local Project Team.
The Guidelines do not contain guidance regarding the choice of building or its location (except where
related to sustainability issues). This must be coordinated with the local Strategic Planning Real Estate
(SPRE) group. Please refer to the current CRES Projects Governance Manual, located on the Projects
Sharepoint site for guidance on due diligence and the Sustainability Sharepoint site for guidance on other
site selection related material.
1.3.2 Subject Matter Experts
A number of people have been identified in Deutsche Bank as subject matter experts. These people
should be contacted for queries beyond these guidelines:
Subject Matter Expert/

Topic Product Centre Manager
Lighting Glen Neville
Carbon Strategy Ron Herbst
Controls & Metering Keith Skipp
Critical Plant Robin Bloomfield
Energy Purchasing Jordan Jansen
Fire Systems Johnson Tan
Furniture Hermann Schnell
HVAC, Central Plant Keith Skipp
Onsite Renewable Energy Ron Herbst

Ron Herbst/Thomas Mader (CRES)/
Purchasing Renewable Power Credits Thomas-B Schreiber (GS)
Charles White
Sustainable Office Equipment & IT
Sustainable Supply Chain Jordan Jansen
Trading Desk Karl Chamberlain (CRES) / Andrew-IT Gilbert (IES)
Utilities Thomas Mader
Water Efficiency Joachim Stauber
Health & Safety Martin Hardy

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1.3.3 Design Validation Process
In accordance with the Governance process, it is important that the project scheme design is agreed
between the Business Unit, CRES, IES, FM, CSBC and project team prior to the completion of the detailed
design and tender process.
In particular, it is essential that the BU‘s understand the proposed design in detail and agree it. It is not
sufficient just to get a space plan approved as the overall look, feel and details of the finishes also need to
be agreed.
The Design Validation Report (DVR) captures this agreement. The form is included in the suite of
Governance documents (refer to the CRES Projects Sharepoint site for a copy of this document) and the
responsibility for getting this form completed and signed resides with the Project Manager & Project
Owner. It is imperative for reasons of transparency that supporting documentation is attached to this form.
The DVR should document the design assumptions including where the design could not comply with the
CRES Office Design Guidelines. This is also the appropriate place to indicate which sustainability
initiatives should be included in the project following the sustainability audit and feasibility analysis of the
options.
1.3.4 O&M Manual

Operations and Maintenance manuals should be provided by the contractor and approved by the design
consultant during the completion phase of a project. Refer to the CRES Governance Manual for more
information.

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1.3.5 Exclusions
The CRES Design Guidelines focus on the design and build out of standard office space and do not
apply to the following specialised space within individual premises:
¾ Client Facing Areas (except Client Meeting Rooms see reference in 3.3.11)
¾ Trading Areas (trading desk recommendations are part of section 3 and recommended for use
as coordinated with global CRES PM).
¾ PBC Retail Branches (see separate design manual)
¾ Data centres & general technical space (refer to IES sharepoint site for separate Guidelines)
¾ Boardrooms
¾ Meeting Room Suites, including Crisis Management Suites
¾ Senior Management areas
¾ Disaster Recovery Sites
¾ Client Dining and Staff Catering Facilities
¾ Vorstand Rooms
General guidance is given in this document on the following areas. All design should be coordinated
with the Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) team from design inception to confirm appropriate definition
is defined and included in the scope:
¾ Facilities Management Service Areas

¾ Employee Food Services
¾ Security Areas
¾ Reprographics
¾ Health Centre/Mothers Area/ Faith Area
¾ Reception
Allocation of space to these functions will be based on requirements applicable to the specific
location, but in general will involve the minimum absorption of space that is practical.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Building Classification

The definitions for the Building Classifications have been reproduced below. Please do not add your
own interpretation of these, ONLY the agreed classification should be entered.
The Agreed BCM/GTO/CRES High Level Definitions of Building Classifications are:
Class A
Locations that incorporate front office environments and information technology systems critical to
the Business (e.g. trading floors, data centres, etc.) Full system(s) availability requirements are 24
hours/day, 365 days/year.
2N infrastructure supporting critical systems
Class B
Locations that incorporate back office environments that directly support day to day operations from
which front office environments are dependent (e.g. controlling / money transfer settlements etc.) Full
system(s) availability requirements are 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, with defined maintenance
interruptions.

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N+1 infrastructure supporting critical systems
Class C
Locations that incorporate business environments that provide ancillary support functions, (e.g.
Corporate Real Estate, Human Recourses, Retail Bank branches etc.); that for specific regional BCM
and/or Business requirements are supplied with Standby Generation Plant. Full system(s) availability
during normal working hours. Including standby generator
Class D
Locations that incorporate business environments that provide ancillary support functions, (e.g.
Corporate Real Estate, Human Recourses, Retail Bank branches etc.) Full system(s) availability
during normal working hours.
Additional building classification definitions can be found in Appendix A1 - Building Classification.
1.4.2 Fit-out Guideline Definitions
Shell and Core
In a shell and core development the entrance hall, staircases, common areas, toilets and core will
generally be fully furnished. Base Services’ plant and equipment will be terminated at breakout
points to floors. Basic life safety infrastructure (e.g. sprinkler pumps, tanks and risers, main fire
alarm panel and emergency standby generator etc.) will be installed. Further to the shell and core
there are 2 level of fit-out and these are:
Category A
Fitting out elements will usually include:

¾ Suspended ceilings
¾ Raised floors (where applicable)
¾ Basic mechanical and electrical services (lighting, heating, ventilation and cooling systems and
associated control systems, etc.)
¾ Finishes to cores including lift lobbies
¾ Fully fitted out WCs
¾ Sprinklers, fire alarms and basic safety signage
¾ Office carpet
¾ Distributed power to distribution board on each floor, but not to floor boxes / grommets.
Category B
Fitting out elements may include:

¾ Suspended ceiling upgrades / modifications and special area fitting out
¾ Installation of internal partitioning including doors and door hardware
¾ Floor finishes (other than office carpet supplied under CAT A)
¾ Replacement carpet (for existing buildings)
¾ Mechanical and electrical services tailoring and upgrades (lighting, heating, ventilation and
cooling systems, etc.)
¾ Systems, plant and equipment serving mechanical and electrical upgrades
¾ Adaptation of raised floor systems supplied under CAT A or installation of raised floors
¾ Installation of below-floor power distribution.

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¾ Data cabling to user accessible termination (excluded within IT Budget).

¾ Enhanced WC provision
¾ Adaptation of life safety systems and installation of safety signage systems as required
¾ Decoration, branding, directional and information signage
¾ Loose furniture, systems furniture, joinery and fixtures (including desks, file storage, meeting
room furniture etc)
¾ Upgrade to core finishes
¾ Security systems
¾ Desk power system

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GUIDELINES
2 SPACE GUIDELINES 14
2.1 Overview 14

2.1.1 Scope 14
2.1.2 Use of Guidelines 14
2.2 Definitions 14

2.2.1 Area 14
2.2.2 Space Type Definitions 14
2.2.3 Space Calculation Procedure 15
2.2.4 Business Type 16
2.2.5 Work point Allocation 16
2.2.6 Workplace Strategy (WST) 16
2.3 Space Planning Procedure 16

2.3.1 Recommended Average Space Allocation 16
2.3.2 Open Plan to Office Ratio 17
2.3.3 Enclosed Spaces 17
2.3.4 Additional Spaces 17
2.3.5 Central Support Space Requirements 18

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2 SPACE GUIDELINES
2.1 OVERVIEW
2.1.1 Scope
The Space Guidelines define how space should be planned and arranged to meet SPRE requests and
Business functional needs. It is based on the Appendix 5 of the GREC DB Group Space Policy – Global
Space Standards and provides guidance for the project owners to translate the needs of the client into
practical space requirements for SPRE and the design team (specifically section 2.2.3).
2.1.2 Use of Guidelines

The DB Group Space Policy determines that Space Standards are to be developed in conjunction with
Business Management.
These Space Guidelines are intended to be globally applicable within the Deutsche Bank Group. The
aim is to facilitate the design of a working environment that is fit for purpose and cost-effective,
matching these criteria in broadly the same way in all Deutsche Bank locations.
The Guidelines will be applied to all new build projects and new fit-out of existing premises. Design
scope is to be agreed with the business and based on compliance with these Guidelines.
Existing space that is non-compliant with the Guidelines will be converted over time as opportunities
arise through major relocations or restacks. Pending appropriate approvals, CRES will seek to apply
the Space Guidelines to churn moves in addition, where these involve cost effective alterations to floor
layouts.
2.2 DEFINITIONS
2.2.1 Area
The following space measurement definitions should be used in the implementation of the Guidelines.
GSM/GSF Gross Square Metres (GSM) / Gross Square Footage (GSF) measures the total inside gross area of a
floor/building. This area is usually measured to the inside finish surface of the exterior wall.
RSM/RSF Rentable Square Metres (RSM) / Rentable Square Footage (RSF) is generally calculated by
subtracting all core & vertical penetration areas from the GSM (see diagram 1 in Appendix A). However
as every lease agreement is bespoke and each country has differing definitions of ‘Core’ the
methodology is inconsistent. This led to the development of NUA as the Guideline DB definition of
space.
NUA The Net Useable Area (NUA) excludes core areas such as lifts, lift lobbies, stairs, toilets and building
reception areas, as well as vertical risers, plant rooms, Main Equipment Rooms and fire
compartmented primary circulation. The Net Useable Area includes all areas that are assignable or
could be assigned to DB’s office operations, this also includes IT Comms rooms, cleaner’s stores,
vending areas/pantries, built-in wall storage and includes secondary circulation (See diagram 2 in
Appendix A2 - Area Definitions).
2.2.2 Space Type Definitions

The Space Guidelines have been reached by setting an allocation of space per workpoint within the Net
Usable Area (NUA) of an office.
A workpoint is defined as any seat which can be occupied by a staff member, permanently or
temporarily. Workpoints include all desks in the open plan area and in all cellular offices but excludes
seats in internal meeting rooms, think tanks and touchdowns.

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The overall allocation of space is required to accommodate:
¾ Individual Workspace (workpoints which support one person working at a time)

• Open Plan Workstations
• Offices
¾ Local Support Spaces (communal areas which support an open plan - shared areas to hold
meetings, have group discussions without disturbing other staff members or to have private
phone calls)
• Internal meeting rooms (small, medium and large)
• Touchdowns
• Think tanks
• On-floor vending, pantry areas & business lounges.
• Circulation and traffic routes between and around workstations
• Filing
• Floor photocopiers
• Personal lockers (for mobile environments)
¾ Central Support Spaces (centrally shared spaces which support the whole population of the
premises)
• Specialist meeting rooms (eg training rooms and facilities)
• Reception
• Facilities Management support areas
• Human Resources support areas (All Faith Room, Mothers Room)
• Employee Dining
The design requirements of these the Individual Workspaces and Local Support Spaces are outlined in
the Architectural Guidelines (Section 3):
In addition to these spaces, Central Support areas should be included in the planning phase but are not
covered in detail within these Guidelines. The general requirements are discussed briefly in section
2.3.5, however should be discussed with the Facilities Management (FM) and Human Resources (HR)
teams.
2.2.3 Space Calculation Procedure

NUA The following procedure details how to translate headcount into an estimate of Net Usable Area (NUA) in
Calculation order to determine the correct quantity of space needed to support the specific SPRE/Business request.
Procedure
1. Determine Headcount: Determine the headcount to accommodate (including 2 years growth)
2. Workplace Strategy: Working with the WST team, apply the principles outlined in Section 4 - DB
New Workplace to determine the relevant mobility ratio to apply to the headcount (if workplace
strategies are not included, design headcount = required number of workpoints)
3. Open Plan to Offices: Define the number of offices and open plan workstations by applying the
relevant Open Plan to Office ratio (section 2.3.2 to the number of workpoints from Step 2.
4. Individual Space Requirements: Using the tables in sections 2.3.3 and 2.3.4, calculate the area
required by the
a. open plan workpoints and

b. universal offices
5. Local Support Space Requirements: Using the tables in sections 2.3.3 and 2.3.4, calculate the
area required by the local support spaces:
a. Internal meeting rooms (small, medium and large)

b. Touchdowns
c. Think tanks
d. On-floor vending, pantry areas, business lounges, copy rooms and floor photocopiers
e. Filing
f. Personal lockers (for mobile environments)

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6. Circulation: Add a factor to the sum of the individual and local area requirements for circulation
(min 33%)
7. Central Support Space Requirements: Determine any central support requirements, including
specialist enclosed spaces and other areas detailed in section 2.3.5 and assign an area for these
based on discussions with the relevant contacts in FM or HR.
This procedure will result in the Net Usable Area (NUA) required for a certain number of people within a
particular business group. The average NUA per person should not exceed the recommended average
space allocations defined in section. SPRE can utilise the NUA estimate to negotiate the required
Rentable Area (RSM or RSF).
2.2.4 Business Type

Recognising that business unit functions differ and this may have an impact on the way space is
used, the businesses have been classified as follows:
¾ Front Office Businesses

¾ Infrastructure Functions
¾ Trading
Trading areas have different needs and are therefore categorized separately. For more details,
please refer to the relevant Guideline for Trading Floors.
2.2.5 Work point Allocation

Allocation of workpoints will be on the basis that no individual will be permanently allocated more than
one workstation. Where employees travel, they should be accommodated at shared workstations,
touchdowns, flexible offices or think tanks at their new destinations.
It is DB’s initial goal to achieve a 1:1 ratio or better of desk provision to staff housed.
2.2.6 Workplace Strategy (WST)

Deutsche Bank WST is currently developing a DB New Workspace initiative to enable the
implementation of strategies that will achieve a ratio of better than 1:1. Where WST is implemented, a
minimum of 10% sharing is expected (1:1.1). Section 4 provides an overview of these strategies.
WST initiatives utilise the space types outlined in the Space and Architecture Guidelines with some
additional features discussed in section 4.4.1.
2.3 SPACE PLANNING PROCEDURE
2.3.1 Recommended Average Space Allocation

Workpoint Space Allocation indicates the total NUA (see Section 2.2.1) allocated for each workpoint. It
is the footprint that the desk occupies plus an allocation of all the shared office space eg. secondary
circulation, offices, touchdowns, think tanks, internal meeting rooms, filing, pantry and copy areas and
necessary levels of information protection, privacy and security measures.
Space allocation per workpoint = NUA .

Total number of workpoints (workstations, offices, talk tanks, touchdowns)
Based on this calculation, the following space minimum and maximum space allocation is recommended:
Space Allocation (NUA per work point)

2 2
Office Environment Recommended Minimum m (sq.ft) GREC Approved m (sq.ft)
Front Office 7.5 (81) 12 (129)
Infrastructure 7.5 (81) 10 (108)
Trading 7.5 (81) 7.5 (81)
Further examples of calculations are included in Appendix A3 - Space Calculation Examples.

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2.3.2 Open Plan to Office Ratio

Open plan working is encouraged at Deutsche Bank to facilitate communication between employees
and achieve a desirable space efficiency. The GREC approved ratio of open plan workpoints to
cellular office workpoints is 90:10 for Infrastructure Functions and 80:20 for Front Office Businesses.
It is recommended to improve on these ratios where possible.
2.3.3 Enclosed Spaces

The following table summarises the sharing and area requirements for enclosed spaces. Standard enclosed
spaces should be considered for every floor, however the need for the specialist enclosed spaces will be
determined on a case by case basis by each business. The standard enclosed spaces are all included in the
local support spaces that are required to support open plan working.
Recommended Area sqm (sqft)
Type Support Space Type Occupant Sharing Ratio GREC Approv. Recommended*
Standard Enclosed Spaces
A Think Tank 1 1 per 40 people 5 sqm (54 sqft) 5 sqm (54 sqft)
B Think Tank 2 1 per 40 people 7 sqm (75 sqft) 7 sqm (75 sqft)
C Universal Office - 13.5 sqm (145 sqft) 13.5 sqm (145 sqft) **
C+ GEC Member Office - 24 sqm (260 sqft) 24 sqm (260 sqft)
D Small Meeting Room 4-6 1 per 20 people - 13.5 sqm (145 sqft) **
E Medium Meeting Room / 6-12
1 per 50 people 26 sqm (280 sqft) 26 sqm (280 sqft)
Flexible Office
F Large Meeting Room 12-24 TBD by BU req. - 40-90sqm(430–970 sqft)
Specialist Enclosed Spaces
G Board Room (Vorstand) 8-24 TBD by BU - 90 sqm (970sqft)
H Auditorium 200+ TBD by BU - TBD by BU
I Morning Meeting Room TBD TBD by BU - GM specialist room
J Presentation/Training Room 26-40 TBD by BU - 90-235 sqm(970-2530 sqft)
K Private Client Meeting Rm TBD TBD by BU - TBD by BU
* Recommended is suggested to fit with local building grids and based on recent space efficiencies achieved.
** Office area in the USA is targeting a smaller standard of 120 sqft (10’x12’) but do not include a meeting table. Other rooms
(small and medium meeting rooms) should be the same size or multiples of that to ensure flexibility.
2.3.4 Additional Spaces

The following section summarises the space requirements for individual and local support areas not included in
the enclosed space table. These details should be used when completing the space calculation procedure in
section 2.2.3.
Recommended Area sqm (sqft)
Type Support Space Type Occupant Sharing Ratio GREC Approv. Recommended*
Individual Spaces
Workstation As required - 3.5 sqm (38 sqft)
Local Support Spaces
Touchdowns 1 1 per 30 people - 2 sqm (22 sqft)
Floor hub/business lounge - 1 per 100 people - 20 sqm (215 sqft)
Pantry/Vend Point - 1 per floor - 15 sqm (160 sqft)
Copy Room - 1 per 80 people - 10 sqm (110 sqft)
Storage Room (compactus) - 1 per 80 people - 12 sqm (130 sqft)
Filing - 1 per 1 people - 1 sqm (11 sqft)

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2.3.5 Central Support Space Requirements

When planning a new space, the following areas need to be considered but are dependent on the
Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) team needs and Human Resources (HR) requirements and must be
discussed with these groups.
Main Equip. General Concepts: Technology Room to support business

Room (MER) /
Technology Access/Adjacency: Locate adjacent to existing vertical building shaftways and away from plumbing.
Equip. Room Consult with: Information Enterprise Services (IES)
(TER)
Security (ID General Concepts: Area for security to issue security passes
Room)
Access/Adjacency: Ground floor located
Consult with: CSBC
Note: Consult with CSBC if there is a requirement for a safe refuge
Coat Room General Concepts: Area for storing large coats and bags that will not fit at the workstation
Access/Adjacency: Distributed throughout the office space
Consult with: Facilities Management
Mail Room General Concepts: Area for sorting and storing mail
Access/Adjacency: Within building centrally located
Consult with: Facilities Solutions Group (FSG)
Facilities General Concepts: Storage area for the Facilities Management team.
Support Areas
Access/Adjacency: Centrally located, with storage closets
Employee General Concepts: More substantial dining than vending in kitchen

Dining
Access/Adjacency: Locate adjacent to freight elevators
Cleaners General Concepts: Storage area for the cleaning team, with water supply and sink.
Cupboard
Access/Adjacency: Centrally located, with storage closets
Copy Centre General Concepts: Ranging from a printer/scanner room to reprographics area
Access/Adjacency: Centrally located on floor
Consult with: Facilities Management / IES
Health Centre General Concepts: Medical facilities for staff

Access/Adjacency: Within building
Consult with: Human Resources
Reception General Concepts: Provide first contact on a DB floor and a waiting area for meetings, should reflect Guideline DB
Area branding, may be staff or un-staffed.
Access/Adjacency: First point on a floor or in building.
Mothers Room General Concepts: Private area for mothers

Access/Adjacency: Within building centrally located or within Health Centre
All Faith Room General Concepts: Quiet area to practice faith

Access/Adjacency: Within building centrally located
Note: This is especially important in Muslim countries.

ARCHITECTURAL
GUIDELINES
3 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 21
3.1 Approach 21

3.1.1 Purpose 21
3.2 Overall Design Principles 21

3.2.1 Overall Look and Feel 21
3.2.2 Access to Natural Light 21
3.2.3 Floor to Ceiling Height 21
3.2.4 Placement of Enclosed Spaces 21
3.2.5 Open desks/benches 21
3.2.6 Hubs and business lounges 22
3.2.7 Filing and Storage 22
3.2.8 Corporate Image and Branding 22
3.2.9 Signage and Wayfinding 22
3.2.10 Compliance 22
3.2.11 Procurement 22
3.3 Office Space Type Requirements 22

3.3.1 Outline 22
3.3.2 Guidance Details 23
3.3.3 Individual Workstation 24
3.3.4 Trading Desk 25
3.3.5 Universal Office 26
3.3.6 Touchdowns 27
3.3.7 Think Tanks 28
3.3.8 Internal Meeting Room (Small) 29

3.3.9 Internal Meeting Room (Medium) 30
3.3.10 Internal Meeting Room (Large) 31
3.3.11 Private Client Meeting Room 32
3.3.12 Business Lounge / Pantry / Vend Point 33
3.4 Environmental Characteristics 34

3.4.1 Acoustics 34
3.4.2 Acoustical Ceiling Tile/Grid 35
3.4.3 Glass/Glazing 35
3.4.4 Glare Control 35
3.4.5 Paint 35
3.4.6 Floor Covering 36
3.4.7 Waste Management 36
3.4.8 Furniture 36
3.4.9 Cable Management 37
3.4.10 General Appliances 38

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
3 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
3.1 APPROACH
3.1.1 Purpose
The Architectural Guidelines define how space should be built out and what it should look like. The
following section outlines the general concepts and design requirements for each workspace. It is designed
to document a performance specification with goals that can be achieved while addressing regional
differences.
3.2 OVERALL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
3.2.1 Overall Look and Feel

Deutsche Bank aims to achieve a standard look and feel within the offices. For general office area,
including open plan space, internal meeting rooms and think tanks, the following look should be achieved:
¾ Blue carpet
¾ Timber (mid oak) or off-white doors, skirting and other joinery.
¾ Timber, grey or off-white desk tops
¾ White walls
For business lounges and breakout areas, accent walls may be used. Currently the use of accent walls is
the decision of the business, however Workplace Strategy are preparing a strategy going forward.
3.2.2 Access to Natural Light

¾ Access to natural light for the open plan desk should comply with local regulation and be optimized
where possible.
¾ Enclosed spaces (including offices and meeting rooms) should be placed inboard or against the
core wherever possible and practical to maximise penetration of natural light to majority part of the
floor
¾ Maximum screen height between work benches / workstations (if applicable) should not exceed
1.2m (47’’) in height
3.2.3 Floor to Ceiling Height

¾ Floor to ceiling height should be a minimum of 2.7m (106’’) in typical offices, and a minimum of
3.2m (126’’) on trading floors
3.2.4 Placement of Enclosed Spaces

¾ Locate Focus Rooms (think tanks) near areas of open workspaces to maximize use
¾ Perimeter enclosures (if applicable) should be aligned to the mullion and the ceiling grids to
increase flexibility and reduce future churn cost.
3.2.5 Open desks/benches

¾ Avoid locating workspaces so that a user’s back is to a main corridor
¾ Module of desks should not exceed the dimension recommended, ie, W=1.6m-1.8m (63”-71”),
D=0.7m-0.8m (27”-32”)

3.2.6 Hubs and business lounges

¾ Hubs (shared resources such as business lounge, coffee point etc) should be located adjacent to
natural emergence of main circulations - usually located adjacent to or with convenient access from
the lift lobby without distraction to the working area of the floor
¾ Hubs and business lounges should be located on the same location in every typical floor, and
should be utilised to accommodate informal adhoc meetings, visitors, and facilitate social
networking across floors and teams.
3.2.7 Filing and Storage

¾ Filing cabinets exceeding 1.5m in height must be placed against an internal full-height wall or
against the core. In principle no filing cabinets should be placed against the perimeter glazing (in
the case of full height glazing)
3.2.8 Corporate Image and Branding

¾ Leverage Deutsche Bank branding (including artwork) where possible and practical. Use of DB logo
should comply with regional Corporate Communications standards and governance. Refer to the
DB intranet site - https://brandportal.intranet.db.com/
3.2.9 Signage and Wayfinding

¾ Clear displays for ease of way finding – display of directory board at all lift lobbies, signs to shared
facilities
¾ Increase the awareness of any sustainability strategies being implemented
3.2.10 Compliance
¾ All design must comply with the requirements of the local authority, DB Compliance, DB Workplace
Health and Safety, and the Sustainability team and all relevant sections of this design guidelines
document.
3.2.11 Procurement
¾ Project teams should work with the local Global Sourcing teams to take advantage of any local
purchasing agreements or vendor frameworks.
3.3 OFFICE SPACE TYPE REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 Outline
This document details the requirements for the following office space types:
¾ Individual Workstation
¾ Trading Desk
¾ Universal Office
¾ Touchdown
¾ Think Tanks
¾ Internal Meeting Room – Small (4-6 people)
¾ Internal Meeting Room – Medium (6-12 people)
¾ Internal Meeting Room – Large (12-20 people)
¾ Private Client Meeting Room
¾ Pantry/Business Lounge

Following these is a guideline for environmental characteristics of general office space.
3.3.2 Guidance Details

Guidance to office space in the following sections is broken down into the following:
Summary
¾ Function and Concept – an indication of the purpose of the space
¾ Access and Adjacencies – an indication of what other areas the space should be located close to
¾ Size – the maximum size of the space as dictated by the Space Guidelines
¾ Acoustic Requirements – any acoustical issues that will impact the design of the space
Design Requirements – a list of the components that should be included in each space
¾ Furniture Requirements – Specific furniture components for each space
¾ Technology Requirements – Technology requirements that should be confirmed with the IES
representative on the project
¾ Material and Indoor Air Quality considerations – Provides some considerations to be taken into
consideration with regards to Material choices and Indoor Air Quality implications. More details are
provided in the Sustainability Guidelines.
¾ Eco Efficiency Considerations – Outlines items that should be considered which would improve
the eco efficiency of the space. More details are provided in the Sustainability Guidelines.
Sample Arrangement – a sketch of the space to indicate layout of the space
Global Examples –images showing global design requirements meeting regional needs
Specific information on the environmental characteristics of the space follows the individual space
requirements in this section.

3.3.3 Individual Workstation

Summary:
Function and Concept: Open workspace for individuals with high visibility to promote interaction between staff
Access and Adjacencies: Located near the perimeter if practical and close to Meeting Room, Pantry,Think Tanks
Footprint: 2.8 sqm - 3.5 sqm / 30 sqft - 38 sqft (inc. chair space but excl. secondary circulation)
Acoustic Requirements: N/A
Design Requirements and Considerations:

Furniture Requirements:
Bench style desk with low height partitions (1200 mm (47”) or lower)
Desk height adjustability to suit regional regulation
Fabric-covered ergonomic chair (liaise with DB Corp. Insurance)
Combination slat walls and tack-able surface partitions
Storage units (fixed or mobile)
Cable management to minimise presence of cables on the desk Sample Arrangement
surface (see section 3.4.9 for details)
Technology Requirements:
Convenient access to power and data points at work surface height
Monitors supported by adjustable arm, keyboard, mouse
Telephone (cordless compatibility for mobile environment)
Docking station for laptop plug-in (optional)
USA (New York)
All requirements should be confirmed with the IES design team
Material and Indoor Environmental Quality Considerations:

Consider access to views and daylight
Furniture with recycled content
Low VOC furniture systems with Greenguard certification or
equivalent (see Appendix C1 – Additional Sustainability
Considerations for details on Greenguard)
UK (London)
Access to recycling (Bin the Bin program)
Refer to the Sustainability Guidelines (section 5) and Appendix B –
Architectural Guidelines Supplements for more details
Eco Efficiency Considerations:

Ambient lighting levels 350 average lux (see section 8.14 for more
details)
Achieve ambient lighting levels with direct, indirect, task lighting or a APAC (Singapore)
combination of the three.
Workstation circuiting – things that can always be shut off at night by
maintenance are on different switches
Occupant controlled airflow, temperature and ventilation
Perimeter daylight sensors
Double sided enabled printers & set to default
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) for
more details EMEA (Germany)

3.3.4 Trading Desk

Summary:
Function and Concept: Open workspace with technology solution for trading staff
DB Standard specification DB has a specific agreement with SBFI on the Axess desk. See the CRES Projects
Sharepoint site for more specific technical details.
Contact Stephen McGowan at SBFI for more details T. +44 (0)20 7407 0271
For specific DB installation questions, refer to table in section 2 for the relevant DB
subject matter expert.
Footprint: 1500 x 950 mm deep desk with a 1900mm wide back to back dimension,
See the CRES Projects Sharepoint site for more specific technical
detail on the SBFI Axess desk
See IT specification for CPU trolley arrangement and cable ways etc
proposed solution to be provided to all desks
See the CRES Projects Sharepoint site for more specific technical
detail on the SBFI Axess desk Courtesy of SBFI

Consider access to views and daylight
Ambient lighting levels 350 average lux

Achieve ambient lighting levels with direct, indirect, task lighting or a
Workstation circuiting – things that can always be shut off at night by
maintenance are on different switches
Perimeter daylight sensors
Double sided enabled printers & set to default
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) for more
details

3.3.5 Universal Office

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, closed door workspace for individuals
Access and Adjacencies: Workstations, Meeting Rooms, Pantry, Think Tanks
Footprint: Universal Office – 11 sqm - 13.5 sqm / 120sqft - 145 sqft (depending on building grid)
Acoustic Requirements: Construction guidelines should ensure that at maximum, voices in other rooms can
only be heard but not understood (audible but not intelligible). See section 3.4.1.

Full height glass fronts with wood door
Mobile wood veneer/laminate conference table/desk (use as a
meeting table when not being used as an office)
Optional meeting table with 4 seats which will increase universal
office footprint
Manager desk (workwall in US) - height adjustment optional
Fabric-covered ergonomic chair
Lockable door Sample Arrangement
Cable management to minimise presence of cables on the desk

Conference seating with allowance for 2 guests
Storage (mobile and/or fixed)
Whiteboard optional (Glass preferable)
Easily accessible power and data points
Telephone (cordless compatibility for mobile environment)
Docking station for laptop plug-in (optional) USA (New York)
Maximum screen height 100cm or less


Consider offices away from windows to maximize access to views
and daylight for majority of staff,
UK (London)
equivalent (see Appendix C for details on Greenguard)
Flexible HVAC design to become a meeting room rather than office

Thermal control that communicates with the BMS in non dedicated
offices (aspirational)
Occupancy lighting sensors and local dimming controls
APAC (Singapore)
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) for
more details

3.3.6 Touchdowns
Summary:
Function and Concept: Drop-in open workspaces for individual users with access to network and power
Access and Adjacencies: Workstations, Pantry, Meeting Rooms, Business Lounge
Footprint: Approximately 2 sqm (20 sqft) per workpoint (excluding secondary circulation)
Acoustic Requirements: None
Laminate worksurface at desk or counter height (1066 mm or 42”
high)
Chair or stool

Connections for power (3), voice and data above the worksurface
Easily accessible power and data points
No requirement for a telephone
Docking station for laptop plug-in (optional)

All requirements should be confirmed with the IES design team Sample Arrangement (courtesy of DEGW)




Based on workstation configuration task lighting may be required at

individual workstations USA (New York)
Occupancy lighting sensors and local dimming controls
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13)

Guidelines for more details

3.3.7 Think Tanks

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, closed door space for 2 to 3 temporary users or private phone calls
Access and Adjacencies: Next to Workstations, Pantry, close to Meeting Rooms for access but not next to loud
rooms to avoid disturbance.
Footprint: Type A (small) - 5 sqm (54 sqft) (depending on building grid) and
Type B (large) - 7sqm (75 sqft) (depending on building grid)
Transparent full height wall with timber door
Furniture to encourage temporary use not permanent use
Conference seating (2-4 seats)
Whiteboard
High quality acoustic separation
Sample Arrangement (courtesy of DEGW)
Guideline cable cubby for in table top cable access
See IES Global AV Solutions Portfolio on the IES Sharepoint site
Provision for telephone conference (polyphone or equivalent)
Docking station for laptop plug-in (optional) USA (New York)
Connections for power (3), voice and data above the worksurface
Connections for telephone and computer
• Desktop computers – connections below desk surface
• Laptop area – connections above desk surface

UK (London)

APAC (Singapore)
Occupancy lighting sensors and dimming controls
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) EMEA (Germany)

3.3.8 Internal Meeting Room (Small)

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, small sized (4-6 people), closed door meeting room
Access and Adjacencies: Workstations, Meeting Rooms, Pantry
Footprint: Should meet building grid - max 13.5 sqm (145sqft) (depending on building grid ,
should match size of universal office)
Appropriate sized rectangular table (Guideline cable cubby for in
table top cable access)
Conference seating (4-6 chairs)
Whiteboard (preferably manufactured from glass)
surface (see section 3.4.9 for details) Sample Arrangement
High quality acoustic separation (confirm with IES AV team from for
confirmation)
Access to 2 power and 4 Tel/Data outputs
USA (New York)

Flexible HVAC design to become an office rather than meeting room
UK (London)

Occupant controlled lighting (ability to dim lights)
meeting rooms (aspirational)
Occupancy lighting sensors
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) APAC (Singapore)

3.3.9 Internal Meeting Room (Medium)

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, medium (6-12 people), closed door meeting room
Access and Adjacencies: Workstations, Pantry
Footprint: Max 26 sqm (280sqft) (should match flexible office size depending on building grid)
Acoustic Requirements: Construction guidelines should ensure that at a maximum, voices in other rooms can

Credenza for surface and storage space
Whiteboard (preferably manufactured from glass) Sample Arrangement
Lighting controls for VC and dimming (confirm with IES AV team

from for confirmation)
confirmation)
Provision for telephone conference (polyphone or equivalent) USA (New York)

Architectural Guidelines Supplements for more details UK (London)
Ambient lighting levels 350 average lux, consider task lighting where
required.
Guidelines for more details EMEA (Germany)

3.3.10 Internal Meeting Room (Large)

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, large (12-24 people), closed door meeting room
Access and Adjacencies: Workstations, Pantry
Footprint: Max 40-90 sqm (430 - 970sqft)

Sample Arrangement
Whiteboard (preferably manufactured from glass)
Lighting controls for VC and dimming (confirm with IES AV team
from for confirmation)
confirmation)
UK (London)

Flexible HVAC design to become an office rather than meeting room USA (New York)
Ambient lighting levels 350 average lux, consider task lighting where
required.
APAC (Singapore)

3.3.11 Private Client Meeting Room

Summary:
Function and Concept: Acoustically private, closed door meeting room for meetings with external clients
Access and Adjacencies: Should be located out of the internal office area, so can be accessed from outside near
a waiting area or reception.
Footprint: TBD by business line
Transparent full height wall with timber door (with adjustable screen for
privacy)
Appropriate sized rectangular table (Guideline cable cubby for in table top
cable access)
Cable management to minimise presence of cables on the desk surface (see
section 3.4.9 for details)
Conference seating
Lighting controls for VC and dimming
Magazine/marketing material rack Sample from Dragon plans
High quality acoustic separation
Provision for presentation / VC (if appropriate)

Furniture with recycled content Sample from Dragon plans
Low VOC furniture systems with Greenguard certification or equivalent (see

Appendix C for details on Greenguard)

Thermal control that communicates with the BMS in non dedicated offices
(aspirational)
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) Guidelines for
more details

3.3.12 Business Lounge / Pantry / Vend Point

Summary:
Function and Concept: Lounge environment accessible by all incorporating functions of a breakout area, copy
centre, reference magazines and pantry
Access and Adjacencies: Near lift lobby adjacent to main horizontal circulation, near pantry (if not incorporated)
Footprint: Approximately 20 sqm (215 sqft)
Acoustic Requirements: None

Pantry:
Vending machines (coffee, cold drinks, snacks)
Refrigerator
Microwave oven optional (if installed, should have a "5 minute
timer" as a fire safety measure)
Filtered drinking water
Sink
Breakout Area: Sample Arrangement (courtesy of DEGW)
Provide a variety of furniture to support multiple activities:

• Soft seating
• Low tables
• Bar height tables and stools
• Guideline meeting tables and chairs
Television optional
Library shelving optional USA (New York)
See IES requirements for Type F
Where printers are present:
• Double sided enabled printers
• Default setting for printers to double side

UK (London)
Low flow water fixtures
Non smoking zone
Architectural Guidelines Supplements for more details APAC (Singapore)

Low flow water fixtures
Refer to Engineering & Sustainability Guidelines (section 5-13) EMEA (Germany)

3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.4.1 Acoustics
General Concepts: ¾ In open plan areas, staff should be trained to use the space considerately and move into
enclosed spaces for group discussions or private/ louder calls.
¾ Enclosed spaces will be designed to be private, however there may be some cases where
conversations in adjacent areas may be heard but should not be distinguishable.
¾ Ensure that acoustic design includes not just wall design and construction but doors and
HVAC vents as both of these are a source of noise and can weaken sound insulation
significantly.
¾ Doors – use solid core timber doors with full seals where absolute silence is required.
¾ Details for connections to mullions to be agreed by the client

Design Requirements: Acoustic Requirements for Enclosed Spaces Within the Office Space
Crosswall Corridor Wall

Space Construction Construction
STC/Rw* STC/Rw*
Universal Office 50 40
Think Tanks (A&B) 50 40
Meeting Room - sml 50 40
Meeting Room -med 60 45 (double glazing)
Meeting Room -lge 60 45 (double glazing)
Private Client 60 45 (double glazing)

Meeting Room
*STC and Rw are measures of the average efficiency of a sound barrier at blocking sound.
STC (Sound Transmission Class) is a noise barrier rating used in the USA: it is a
measurement of how much noise will be prevented from passing through a material of
construct
Rw (Weighted Sound Reduction Index) is the noise barrier rating used in areas outside the
USA, similar to STC but more restrictive due to the different weighting of low frequency
transmission.
Plant Noise
The designer is to ensure that unless specifically agreed with the client the internal noise
levels due to mechanical plant measured at seated ear height from outlet under conditions of
normal building occupation including furnishings are not to exceed:
¾ Open Plan Office Areas: 38 NR (or NC equivalent)
¾ Cellular Offices: 35 NR
¾ Trading Areas: 40 NR
¾ Meeting Rooms: 38 NR
¾ Boardrooms: 33 NR
¾ Reception 40 NR
¾ Flexible spaces which may be partitioned later 38 NR

The above noise criteria are not to be exceeded but are also ‘targets’. Where noise levels are
expected to drop below these limits by more than 5dB, advice shall be sought about the
introduction of sound masking systems. A 5dB relaxation of these criteria is acceptable
during operation of emergency plant (eg standby generators). Noise from plant to outside of
the building shall comply with local regulations.
3.4.2 Acoustical Ceiling Tile/Grid

General Concepts: ¾ Standardise look and feel globally
¾ Reduce noise by providing sound absorption. The tiles shall have a minimum Noise
Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.8.
Design Requirements: ¾ Suspended grid, accessible, acoustic ceiling tiles
3.4.3 Glass/Glazing
General Concepts: ¾ Allow natural light to reach maximum indoor space
¾ Provide visibility in meeting rooms
¾ See Appendix B for the Glazing Specification
¾ Avoid locating offices on perimeter windows
Design Requirements: ¾ Provide safety glass in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations (thickness
and manifestation requirements) and day-lighting strategy.
¾ Should have blast film applied
3.4.4 Glare Control

General Concepts: ¾ Ensure glare from natural light does not impact negatively on staff
¾ Ensure that AV rooms are adequately shaded to reduce glare on screens
Design Requirements: ¾ Governed by building standards

¾ Multiple shading media – blinds
¾ If blinds are automatic – have controlled by lighting sensors to control heat gain from
large area of windows
3.4.5 Paint
¾ Enable artwork to be showcased
¾ Contribute to good indoor air quality
Design Requirements: ¾ White colour in open plan office areas and general office areas
¾ Accent walls may be used in break out areas, business lounges, meeting rooms and
think tanks
¾ For guidance on the selection of low VOC paint see Appendix B9 - Paints, Sealants
and Adhesives

3.4.6 Floor Covering

¾ Reduce waste - use recycled materials
¾ Contribute to good indoor air quality
¾ Provide a safe environment
Design Requirements: ¾ Carpeted Areas

o Tiled carpet system
o DB Blue or equivalent
o Low VOC carpet and carpet adhesive
o Recycled Content or recyclable
o For guidance on the selection of carpet see Appendix B5 - Carpet
¾ Non – Carpeted Areas

o Ensure spills are highly visible
o Non-slip surface
o Low VOC material
o Be aware if footfall impact noise issues
3.4.7 Waste Management

General Concepts: ¾ Confidentiality
¾ Reduce waste
¾ “Bin the Bin”
Design Requirements: ¾ Provide paper shredders

¾ Provide waste collection areas rather than individual bins at each desk
¾ Provide areas to allow on stream waste separation (general waste, paper, cardboard,
plastic, glass, metal)
3.4.8 Furniture
¾ Reduce waste - use recycled materials
Design Requirements: ¾ Use furniture with recyclable content where possible

¾ Use certified wood where possible
¾ Use local materials where possible
¾ Open plan workstations should be coloured silver, grey or white or a combination
¾ Meeting room furniture should be wood veneer or equivalent

3.4.9 Cable Management

General Concepts: ¾ Tidy appearance
¾ Easily accessible from desk/table surface
Design Requirements: Meeting Rooms

The information below relates to the UK and USA, outside of these areas a regional equivalent
is acceptable.
US Housing Solution Element in all meeting table surfaces
¾ Extron Cable Cubby 800 with closable covers for neat appearance
¾ All boxes should have 2 power and 4 Tel/Data outputs
UK Housing Solution Element

¾ “Off the Shelf” market solution, module is on a rotary system, after use it is simply
turned over for a neat appearance which choice of:
o 2 Power + 2 Data Module (with / without Stainless Steel / Brass Trim)
o 3 Power + 3 Data Module (with / without Stainless Steel / Brass Trim)
o 2 Power + 2 Data + 1 Audio + 1 VGA (with / without Stainless Steel / Brass
Trim)
Workstations

Use appropriate cable management for slab solution

Category 6/Category 7* UTP, four pair cabling is required to support a variety of voice and
data applications.
¾ a) Non-trading work area outlets (workstations, offices and other work areas) require
four (4) Category 6/Category 7* UTP cables.
¾ b) Trading work area outlets require six (6) Category 6/Category 7* UTP cables.
¾ c) For locations with CATV distribution system, each television outlet (TV) requires
two (2) category 6 UTP cables.
¾ d) Wall phone outlets require one (1) Category 6/Category 7* UTP cable.
* Use Category 6 or Category 7 cabling depending of local IES guidance
3.4.10 General Appliances

General Concepts: ¾ Energy star or equivalent IT equip
¾ Double sided enabled printers
¾ Default setting for printers to double side
¾ Workstation circuiting – things that can always be shut off at night by maintenance
are on different switches

DB NEW
WORKPLACE
4 DB NEW WORKPLACE 40
4.1 Definition 40

4.1.1 What is DB New Workplace? 40
4.2 The Context for Change 40

4.2.1 Why DB New Workplace? 40
4.3 Time and Utilization Analysis 40

4.3.1 What research supports DB New Workplace 40
4.4 Implementation 41

4.4.1 What are the key enablers of DB New Workplace? 41
4.4.2 What are the DB New Workplace implementation steps? 41
4.5 Neighbourhood Details 42

4.5.1 Neighbourhood Key Features 42
4.5.2 Three Office Types 42
4.5.3 Management Office 43
4.5.4 Project Office 43
4.5.5 Process Office 43
4.6 Key Benefits 44

4.6.1 How does DB New Workplace support the Business’ needs? 44
4.7 Frequently Asked Questions 44

4.7.1 What are the DB New Workplace implementation steps? 44

WORKPLACE STRATEGY
4 DB NEW WORKPLACE
4.1 DEFINITION
4.1.1 What is DB New Workplace?

DB New Workplace is:
• A holistic approach to better support the way our people work - integrating people, place and technology
(HR, CRES, IES)
• A demand-driven solution to better support business objectives and emerging needs
• An alternative way of using the same space, to optimise the efficiency and flexibility of our real estate
4.2 THE CONTEXT FOR CHANGE
4.2.1 Why DB New Workplace?

¾ Workstyles are changing
• A shift away from process-based work, with increased mobility around the workplace (campus)
• Growing importance on supporting innovation and creativity – majority of which comes from informal, adhoc
collaborations
• Management by result as oppose to management by presence
¾ The workforce / economy is changing
• War for talents - Greater emphasis on work life balance, offering greater flexibility and choice, embracing the
need from different age and gender groups
• Flatter organisational structure in general
• Social responsibilities, and our duty to environmental sustainability
• Business agility - Ability to respond to change
• The need to optimise the use of our real estate and cost
4.3 TIME AND UTILIZATION ANALYSIS
4.3.1 What research supports DB New Workplace

To better understand the level of mobility within DB, a Time Utilisation analysis was conducted across the DB portfolio
over the last 2 years, involving more than 850,000 data points.
The results show: Time of Day Utilisation
¾ Utilisation or active occupation of work points 100 %
averages 42%, which is in line with global 90 %
corporate real estate industry benchmarks 80 %

Average empty 36%
(without implementation of alternative workplace 70 %
strategy) 60 %
Average internal mobility 18%
50 %
¾ Work points are generally totally empty for an 40 %
average of 36% of the working day and are
30 %
temporarily unoccupied for an average 18% of Average active occupancy 42%
20 %
the working day
10 %
In conclusion - 0%
0 9:0 0 1 0:0 0 11 :00 12 :00 1 3:00 14:00 15 :0 0 1 6:0 0 17:00 18 :00
¾ Our real estate portfolio is under-utilised

¾ Our workforce is already mobile, and the environment needs to support it

WORKPLACE STRATEGY
Based on the analysis, 3 key workstyles were identified within DB –

“Residents”
• Desk bound individuals
• Predominantly process-based tasks
• Spend more than 2/3rds of time at the desk
• Less need to interact with other colleagues

“Mobile workers”
• Knowledge based
• Tasks usually require input from multiple areas of expertise and a significant amount of
collaboration with colleagues
• Usually work in teams and generate ideas

“Super Mobile workers”
• Mobile Workers who require frequent interactions with multiple parties anytime,
anywhere
• Highly autonomous individuals
• Spend less than 1/3rd of time at the desk
4.4 IMPLEMENTATION
4.4.1 What are the key enablers of DB New Workplace?

¾ Space – floor layouts are redesigned to create team work areas (aka “Neighbourhoods”),
informal collaboration space (“Business Lounges”), non-bookable, multi-functional rooms
(“Think Tanks”) and “Touch-down” desks.
Neighbourhoods have generic layouts that are customised using 3 office types:
• “Management” - higher number of enclosed spaces
• “Project” - more Touch-down desks
• “Process” - centrally located breakout / “kitchen” tables
¾ Technology – Mobilisation of our workforce is highly dependent on the availability of

enhanced technology provision including laptops, mobile telephony, wireless LAN, etc
¾ People – Workplace etiquettes need to be developed for fully flexible and remote working
4.4.2 What are the DB New Workplace implementation steps?

Step 1: The business will be consulted to understand 1) high level direction and emerging needs of the
business/industry, and 2) operational requirement
Step 2: Incorporate where possible the core DB New Workplace planning principles in our current space to
maximize line of sight and transparency, and introduce technology enablers to enable movement around the floor
Step 3: Encourage sharing of workpoints within the Neighbourhood to drive additional efficiencies, supported by
the necessary Business Lounges, Touch-down desks, Think Tanks etc
Step 4: Open up the Neighbourhood to a wider variety of stakeholders that naturally collaborate. For example,
CRES can share with IES, CSBC and others.

WORKPLACE STRATEGY
4.5 NEIGHBOURHOOD DETAILS
4.5.1 Neighbourhood Key Features
4.5.2 Three Office Types

1. Management Office
¾ Higher percentage of enclosed spaces (up to 20 %), usable as think tanks in the absence of the owner
¾ Special feature/accent where suitable on floor plan, such as Library, Brand Display, Customer Product
Exhibition etc.
¾ Lounge type informal meeting / seating area in classical style
¾ Sample space and client / function: Taunusanlage 12, A24th floor, Communications, Press office
2. Project Office
¾ Higher amount of Touch Down seats, spread throughout the area and in pool arrangements near the
entrance area
¾ Project status display where suitable on floor plan
¾ Tables to be easily configurable as ad hoc meeting invitation plus light space partitions with displays to
define the teams
¾ Sample space and client / function: TZE 13th floor, GTO PCB IT/O, Application development
3. Process Office
¾ Centrally located larger "kitchen tables" to allow for team briefings providing a community feel
¾ More static space partitions with acoustic treatment combined with storage cabinets
¾ Display screen showing process quality/speed/success of the team
¾ Sample space and client / function: 10 Bishops Sq 4th floor, GTB, Cash Mgmt

WORKPLACE STRATEGY
4.5.3 Management Office
4.5.4 Project Office
4.5.5 Process Office

WORKPLACE STRATEGY
4.6 KEY BENEFITS
4.6.1 How does DB New Workplace support the Business’ needs?

Cost Benefit*
9 Up to 80% saving in future Move costs
9 Headcount growth / retraction within 10-15% can easily be absorbed within the
same space footprint, facilitating future restructuring
9 Potential 10-20% footprint allocation reduction for the individual Business (DB
portfolio savings determined by wider disposal strategy)
9 Average paper usage reduction of 50%
9 Circa 80% reduction in power usage (laptops v PCs)**
9 Reduction in heat emissions hence air conditioning
Other Benefits
9 A range of spaces that support varying levels of collaboration, mobility and

autonomy.
9 Ability to work effectively from remote sites when needed
9 Faster decision making and better communication whilst reducing email traffic
9 Improvement in innovation and creativity
* Minimum project size of 80 people

** Based on London A&E pilot
4.7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4.7.1 What are the DB New Workplace implementation steps?
Does everybody have to share? No. Only Mobile and Super Mobile workers share
How is confidentiality managed? Staff are equipped with mobile telephony which allows them to use nearby
Think Tanks conveniently (non-bookable rooms)
What if everyone is in the office? Think Tanks, Touch-downs and meeting rooms are fully equipped at a 1:1
ratio, and can accommodate the “full house” scenario
For further information, please contact Hermann Schnell (hermann.schnell@db.com), Global Head of Workplace
Strategies.

SUSTAINABILITY
GUIDELINES
5 SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES 46
5.1 Overview 46

5.1.1 Sustainability at DB 46
5.2 Strategy 46

5.2.1 DB Projects Sustainability Strategy 46
5.2.2 DB Project Sustainability Assessment 46
5.2.3 Formal Certification 47
5.2.4 Formal Certification Strategy 47
5.3 Guidance by Project Stage 48

5.3.1 CRES and Sustainability 48
5.3.2 Acquisition 48
5.3.3 Design & Construction 49
5.3.4 Procurement 50
5.4 Guidance by LEED Area/Category 51

5.4.1 Sustainability Framework 51
5.4.2 Design Guidance 51
5.4.3 Record of Design Intent 51
5.4.4 DB Sustainability Checklist 52

SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES
5 SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES
5.1 OVERVIEW
5.1.1 Sustainability at DB
In June 2008, the Deutsche Bank Environmental Steering Committee launched DB environmental
commitment to the planet and in November 2008 committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2012.
“Over the next five years, Deutsche Bank has committed to reduce its global carbon footprint by 20
percentage points every year compared to its 2007 base year in order to neutralise CO2 emissions of its
Carbon worldwide operations by 2012. The Bank plans to reduce its carbon emissions through sustainable
Neutral improvements in the energy efficiency of its buildings and technology infrastructure, greater use of
2012 renewable energy sources as well as the purchase of emission certificates to offset any remaining CO2
emissions”. (www.db.com - November 14, 2008)
Therefore every CRES project that is carried out within a Deutsche Bank facility should be reviewed during
the feasibility stage to determine which sustainable practices can be included in the project. Deutsche Bank
direct benefits of including sustainable practice within projects include:
• Enhancing DB‘s reputation and help to achieve the corporate carbon neutral goal
• Reduce operating costs by improving the energy efficiency of the buildings
• Enhance employee wellbeing and productivity by improving the indoor environment
5.2 STRATEGY
5.2.1 DB Projects Sustainability Strategy

Every Deutsche Bank office fitout project should be assessed during the feasibility stage to determine the
opportunities for including sustainable aspects within the following project areas (see sections 5.2.2 and
5.4.4):
• Site Selection, • Materials and Resources and

• Water Efficiency, • Indoor Environmental Quality
• Energy Efficiency,
During the project stages, the team should be aware of several issues that encourage an integrated
approach between the CRES teams and the project life cycle. These are outlined and discussed in section
5.3.
5.2.2 DB Project Sustainability Assessment

For GREC level office fit-out project, the following steps are recommended for the project team:
Include an allowance (1% of budget) in the project budget for a sustainability assessment
Use the Sustainability Checklist in section 5.4.4 to produce a report for the project sponsor indicating
which sustainability strategies have already been achieved and which are potentially achievable within the
project scope and budget
1
Discuss recommendations with the project sponsor and confirm which strategies should be pursued
Confirm whether formal certification is desired (see section 5.2.4)2
Document the results of this assessment in the Design Validation Report (CRES Projects Sharepoint Site)
1
DB CRES management has indicated that all strategies that provide a decrease to the operating budget which counters
that annual cost of the strategy (fiscally positive) should be implemented.
2
If formal certification is to be pursued indicate what level of formal certification is achievable and what would be the
additional cost to achieve higher levels of formal certification.

5.2.3 Formal Certification

Various rating systems have been developed to evaluate the sustainability of offices buildings, including:
¾ U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED®) (USA)
¾ The Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) (UK)
¾ Green Building Council – Green Star Assessment (Australia)
Regional Green Building Standards
Germany USA United Australia Singapore

Kingdom
LEED BREEAM Green Star Green Mark
International Green Building Standards
These rating systems evaluate sustainability in terms of health and well-being, energy, transport, water,
materials, pollution, site planning, etc. They serve to provide an objective and transparent evaluation of a
building’s sustainability.
In order to standardise the approach for project teams, DB has chosen to use the LEED® Commercial
Interiors (CI) as a framework to guide project managers on which activities to pursue and implement
when delivering a project.
“The intent of LEED CI is to assist in the creation of high performance, healthful, durable, affordable and
environmentally sound commercial interiors.”
(LEED CI v 2.0 Reference Guide)
If the project sponsor decides on formal LEED certification, the requirements of all LEED pre-requisites and a
certain number of credits must be met. Formal certification is an intensive process. If the decision is made to
pursue formal certification, the documentation requirements are available from the USGBC.
5.2.4 Formal Certification Strategy

1. Formal LEED Certification
¾ The following projects should plan to submit for formal certification:

¾ All high level strategic projects
¾ Any projects where LEED certification is achievable within the budget
¾ Any projects where the internal client can see a return on the investment of formal certification
2. Implementation of Best Practice
¾ All projects for which formal certification is not achievable within the budget and not requested by the
client should review the Sustainability Guidelines and identify any individual strategies that can be
implemented within the project budget and/or have a positive financial impact for the client. The design
team should outline these decisions in the Design Validation Report.
3. Post Occupancy
¾ All existing main building facilities that require significant maintenance investment should undertake a
post occupancy evaluation using the Sustainability Checklist in section 5.4.4. This will highlight areas
where improvement is required. These projects can then be discussed for inclusion in the annual

Facilities Capital Plan or included when a refurbishment of the space is undertaken.
¾ All projects should retain their Sustainability Assessment for future project planning within the building
5.3 GUIDANCE BY PROJECT STAGE
5.3.1 CRES and Sustainability

There are three areas within CRES that can impact on the implementation of a sustainable strategy – the acquisition of a
building (Strategic Real Estate), the design and construction of a project (Projects) and the day to day operation of facilities
(Engineering/Facilities Management):
CRES
Engineering/
Strategic Real Estate Projects Facilities Management
Building selection has a huge impact on LEED so the due diligence checklist has been updated to include items to look for
during the due diligence period. For more details on due diligence see the CRES Projects Sharepoint site (CRES
Governance).
In order to achieve an optimum result, an integrated approach should be adopted as detailed in Appendix C2 –
Sustainability Matrix - Project Life Cycle. General considerations for each project related stage are discussed in sections
5.3.2 (Acquisition), 5.3.3 (Design and Construction) and 5.3.4 (Procurement).
5.3.2 Acquisition
Green Lease There are several considerations related to the management of the building and landlord fitout areas
Negotiations that should be discussed with the potential landlord when acquiring new space in a new or existing
building. The following items should be standard for all Deutsche Bank buildings and have been
included in the due diligence documents (CRES Projects Sharepoint site):
¾ Refrigerant - No CFC in HVAC equipment
¾ Ventilation - air changes/hour - should meet ASHRAE 62
¾ Smoking Policy –smoking ban or minimise areas where smoke is accepted
¾ Storage and collection of recyclables
¾ Access to public transport
¾ Minimum energy performance – eg. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in upper quartile,
compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent local energy code.
¾ Building envelope - should meet ASHRAE 90.1 - check building envelope on

(http://energycode.pnl.gov/COMcheckWeb/)
In addition the following activities should be discussed with the potential landlord and negotiated into
the lease if possible as they will be of environmental and financial benefit to DB:
1. Management of Indoor Environment
Management of Indoor Environment, such as regular carbon monoxide monitoring, HVAC
contaminant testing and regular indoor air quality testing.
2. Efficient Water Management
Efficient Water Management, such as sub-metering of major base building water uses (e.g. cooling
towers, bathrooms etc.), regular monitoring and reporting of base building water use, and regular
inspections for leaks, installation of low flow fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens.
3. Efficient Waste Management
Efficient Waste Management, such as facilities for separate storage and recycling of paper,

cardboard, containers and food waste, regular monitoring and reporting of waste going to landfill,
and systems for recycling of items such as toner cartridges
4. Management of Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Monitoring and reporting of base building energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and regular
maintenance and recalibration of base building services.
5. Green Cleaning Services
Green Cleaning Services minimize use of resources, reduce sources of indoor air pollutants.
Cleaning contracts should specify use of natural, solvent-free and hydrocarbon-free cleaning
products.
6. Building Management & Tenant Support
Building Management & Tenant Support, such as regular reporting to tenants on base building
environmental performance, environmental management plan for building, and green lease
certificate issued annually to tenants.
7. Efficient and Reusable Building Finishes
Efficient and Reusable Building Finishes as it applies to:
a) Lighting
b) Flooring
c) Walls and ceilings
d) Kitchen fittings and appliances
e) Paints and sealants
f) Bathrooms
In addition to these general requirements the following specific areas from section 5.4.4 are also
Relevant
relevant at the Acquisition stage:
Acquisition
Intents 1.1 Site Selection – select buildings with best practice systems and where green strategies are
employed
1.2 Development Density – maximise the use of existing infrastructure
1.3 Alternative Transportation – reduce pollution and land development from automobile use
5.4 Environmental Tobacco Smoke – minimize exposure to environmental tobacco smoke
5.3.3 Design & Construction
Design Where sustainable initiatives can not be negotiated into the lease as the landlord responsibilities, the
design team should review the Sustainability Checklist in section 5.4.4 to determine which strategies
are economically feasible and represent value to the occupants in terms of health or financial benefits
or where it may aid in the achievement of the Carbon Neutral goal.
Life Cycle Schematic Design

Modelling
During the design phase, life cycle analysis should be undertaken on the strategies that were identified
during the DB Projects Sustainability Assessment to compare design alternatives and ensure that the
strategy is beneficial to DB. For more information on Life Cycle Modelling, refer to the Sustainability
Sharepoint Site.
Design Development
Ensure that during the value engineering phase, any changes to design are reflected in an updated life

cycle analysis to ensure that each strategy still provides a benefit to DB.
Construction Ensure that during the construction phase, any changes to design are reflected in an updated Life
Cycle Model to ensure that each strategy still provides a benefit to DB. There are other considerations
that occur during the construction phase but must have been planned for prior to this and included in
the contractor‘s RFP.
Relevant In addition to these general considerations, the following specific areas from section 5.4.4 are also
Design & relevant at the Design & Construction stages:
Construction 2.1 Water Efficiency – reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems by
Intents increasing the water efficiency of the space
3.1 Commissioning – verify that the project‘s energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and
perform as intended 3.2 CFC Reduction – reduce ozone depletion
3.3 Energy Efficiency – optimize energy efficiency and performance
4.1 Recycling – reduce landfill bound waste generated by the building (construction & occupation)
5.1 Air Quality – maximize the comfort and wellbeing of the space occupants
5.2 Lighting Controls and Access – maximize the comfort and wellbeing of the space occupants
5.3 Temperature – maximize the comfort and wellbeing of the space occupants
5.3.4 Procurement
Total Cost of During procurement, the total life cycle of the product being purchased should be considered and taken
Ownership in account to evaluate the total cost of ownership.
The total cost of ownership is a composite of building costs from concept for the original design through
decommissioning or demolition. The amount includes design and construction costs, operating costs,
and the costs associated with renewal.
It is relevant to consider the impact of a particular purchase on Deutsche Bank‘s carbon neutrality goal
- will the purchase of a cheaper product result in higher energy usage and therefore the need to
purchase additional carbon credits?
Global Global Sourcing is working with suppliers globally to leverage buying power in order to procure
Sourcing sustainable products cost efficiently. The areas to focus on during procurement are listed below.
Relevant In addition to these general considerations, the following specific areas from section 5.4.4 are also
Design & relevant during Procurement:
Construction 3.4 Renewable Energy – increase the use of renewable energy technologies
Intents 4.2 Reuse of Materials – conserve resources, reduce waste and reduce the environmental impacts of
tenancy and new buildings as they relate to material manufacturing and transport
4.3 Recycled Content – reduce impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin
resources
4.4 Local Materials – support regional economy and reduce impacts resulting from material
transportation
4.5 Renewable Sources – reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and long cycle
renewable materials
4.6 Certified Wood – encourage environmentally responsible forest management

5.4 GUIDANCE BY LEED AREA/CATEGORY
5.4.1 Sustainability Framework

The following table outlines the framework which projects should be assessed against. It is based on LEED CI v2.0.
There are six categories, the design intents within those areas, associated LEED specific credits and available points.
5.4.2 Design Guidance

Section 5.4.4 includes a checklist that expands the table in section 5.4.1 and should be used to assess a project for
potential sustainable strategies to include in the design scope. For each intent there are a series of specific questions
that will help the project team establish whether there are sustainable initiatives already included at the project location.
The next phase for the project team would be to determine which initiatives that are not currently addressed could
feasibly be included in the design scope of the project.
Although each question is associated with a LEED credit, it is for general guidance only. Answering yes to a question on
the checklist does not necessarily result in the achievement of the LEED certification credit because there are additional
requirements that may need to be addressed. These guidelines are not designed to be replacement reference material
to achieve formal certification. For guidance on formally certifying projects, refer to a LEED Accredited Professional or
the USGBC website – www.usgbc.org.
5.4.3 Record of Design Intent

Following a review of the Sustainability Guidelines, the designer should outline in the Design Validation Report, which
sustainable strategies are being included in the design scope and which were discounted because they were not
feasible. The Design Validation Report should accompany any relevant drawings and be signed off by all relevant
parties, as dictated by the CRES Governance procedures. Where initiatives are included in the design scope to reduce
the energy use or water use of a space these must be communicated to the Sustainability PMO (Juliet Walker – New
York) who is tracking the global savings for the bank.

5.4.4 DB Sustainability Checklist

Item Description Preferred Yes/ LEED
Answer No Credit
1 Sustainable Sites
1.1 Site Selection
Select buildings with best practice systems & where green strategies are employed
* Refer to section 5.3.2 for some additional guidance on site selection and landlord negotiations.
1.1.1 Is the base building LEED certified? Yes SSc1
1.1.2 If the base building is not LEED certified, does the site have the following: SSc1
a) Site contamination survey, Yes
b) Stormwater management plan, Yes
c) Stormwater treatment systems, Yes
d) Provides shade to at least 30% of paved areas, Yes
e) Vegetated roof, Yes
f) Low light levels, Yes
g) Water‐efficient irrigation system, Yes
h) Uses captured or recycled water for irrigation, Yes
i) Renewable energy source Yes
1.2 Development Density
Maximize the use of existing infrastructure
1.2.1 Is the building located in an established community with at least 10 of the SSc2
following facilities within walking distance: Yes
a) Bank,
b) Place of Worship,
c) Convenience Grocery,
d) Day Care,
e) Cleaners,
f) Fire Station,
g) Hair Care,
h) Hardware,
i) Laundry,
j) Library,
k) Medical/Dental,
l) Senior Care Facility,
m) Park,
n) Pharmacy,
o) Post Office,
p) Restaurant,
q) School,
r) Supermarket,
s) Commercial Office,
t) Community Centre


Answer No Credit
1.3 Alternative Transportation
Reduce pollution and land development from automobile use
1.3.1 Is the tenancy close to public transport? (i.e. within 800m (1/2 mile) of a rail ‐, Yes SSc3.1
light rail ‐ or subway station and/or 400m (1/4 mile) to the nearest bus stop).
1.3.2 Does the building include cyclist facilities, such as secure bicycle storage, Yes SSc3.2
accessible showers and changing facilities?
1.3.3 Is the number of parking spaces minimised to encourage public transport use? Yes SSc3.3
Parking spaces must not exceed minimum number required by local zoning
regulations.
1.4 Other
1.4.1 Is a Tenant Guide in place? This guide will assist the tenant with operating and Yes LEED
maintaining the space. Core&
Shell
2 Water Efficiency
Credit Initiatives
2.1 Water Efficiency
Reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems by increasing the water efficiency of
the space
2.1.1 Are dual‐flush toilets installed? Yes WEc1.1
‐1.2
2.1.2 Are water‐efficient (or waterless) urinals installed? Will sensor flushes be Yes WEc1.1
installed? ‐1.2
2.1.3 Are low‐flow taps installed? Yes WEc1.1
‐1.2
2.1.4 Is the building manager contractually obliged to: WEc1.1
- Provide a water monitoring system? Yes ‐1.2
- Prepare and implement a water consumption reduction plan? Yes
3 Energy & Atmosphere
3.1 Commissioning
Verify energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended
*Refer to section 11 of these guidelines for additional guidance on commissioning.
Pre‐requisites
3.1.1 Comprehensive pre‐commissioning, commissioning and quality monitoring Yes EAp1,
exercises are performed by an appropriate (independent) party. EAc2
Credit Initiatives
3.1.2 Will there be a 12‐month commissioning and tuning period and will the Yes EAc2,
commissioning outcomes be reported to the building owner? EAc3
3.1.3 Will there be a manual containing information required for re‐commissioning Yes EAc2
the tenant space’s energy‐related systems?
3.1.4 Will there be a comprehensive training programme for facility operation Yes EAc2
personnel and tenant space occupants?
3.2 CFC Reduction
Reduce ozone depletion
Pre‐requisites
3.2.1 Do the HVAC refrigerants in use have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of Yes EAp3
zero or very low? Zero Use of CFCs.


Answer No Credit
3.2.2 Does the thermal insulation avoid the use of ozone‐depleting substances in Yes EAp3
both its manufacture and composition?
3.3 Energy Efficiency
Optimize energy efficiency and performance
* Refer to the ENGINEERING GUIDELINES for additional guidance on lighting (section 8.14, Appendix B7 ‐
Lighting), sensors & monitors and HVAC (section 7).
Pre‐requisites
3.3.1 Does the energy design comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1‐2004 Yes EAp2
(www.ashrae.org) or a more stringent local code?
Credit Initiatives
3.3.2 Are high frequency ballasts installed in fluorescent luminaries? Yes EAc1.1
3.3.3 Where fluorescent lamps are used – are they the most efficient possible? – Yes EAc1.1
T5 preferred if possible.
3.3.4 Does the tenancy lighting achieve a maintained luminance level of no more Yes EAc1.1
than 300 Lux for 95% of the NLA as measured at the working plane? EAc1.2
3.3.5 Will halogen fittings be used? If so, these should be minimized. No EAc1.1
3.3.6 Will daylight‐responsive controls be installed in all regularly occupied spaces Yes EAc1.2
within 5m of windows and under skylights?
3.3.7 Will the HVAC systems installed comply with the efficiency requirements Yes EAc1.3
outlined by the New Buildings Institute, Inc.(www.newbuildings.org)
3.3.8 Will interior spaces be separately zoned and will meeting rooms have active Yes EAc1.3
controls capable of sensing space use and modulating the HVAC system in
response to space demand?
3.3.9 Are equipment and appliances (excluding HVAC, lighting and building Yes EAc1.4
envelope products) approved by ENERGY STAR (www.energystar.org)?
3.3.10 Is separate sub‐metering provided for tenancy lighting and small power Yes EAc3
consumption? Will there be consumption reduction targets stipulated? Yes
3.3.11 Will the energy costs (as part of the lease) be paid separately or will they be Yes EAc3
included in the base rent?
3.3.12 Will there be continuous metering equipment as well as a measurement and EAc3
verification plan for the following end‐uses:
a) Lighting systems and controls, Yes
b) Constant and variable motor loads, Yes
c) Variable frequency drive (VFD) operation, Yes
d) Chiller efficiency at variable loads, Yes
e) Cooling load, Yes
f) Air and water economizer and heat recovery cycles, Yes
g) Air distribution static pressures and ventilation air volumes, Yes
h) Boiler efficiencies, Yes
i) Building‐related process energy systems and equipment, Yes
j) Indoor water riser and outdoor irrigation systems Yes
3.4 Renewable Energy
Increase the use of renewable energy technologies
* Refer to section 1.3.2 for the contact for renewable energy purchase at DB


Answer No Credit
3.4.1 Will the energy supply be from a renewable source (e.g.: a 2‐year renewable Yes EAc4
energy contract)?
*the US has purchased a 2 year contract (2009/2010) to cover all US locations
4 Materials & Resources
4.1 Recycling
Reduce landfill bound waste generated by the building
Pre‐requisites
4.1.1 Are dedicated recycling bins in place? Yes MRp1
Credit Initiatives
4.1.2 Will there be a construction waste management plan aimed at recycling or Yes MRc2.1
salvaging 50% of construction, demolition and packaging debris? MRc2.2
4.1.3 Does the contractor have an Environmental Management System certification? Yes
4.2 Reuse of Materials
Conserve resources, reduce waste and reduce the environmental impacts of tenancy and new buildings as they
relate to material, manufacturing and transport
4.2.1 Will the lease be for 10 years or more? MRc1.1
Yes
4.2.2 Will more than 40% of the existing non‐shell, non‐structure components (walls, MRc1.2
Yes
flooring and ceilings) be maintained? MRc1.3
4.2.3 Are the base building's ceiling tiles left intact? If not, does the work undertaken MRc1,
Yes
to ceiling tiles not adversely impact on the base building ceiling grid, with tiles MRc3
being retained for re‐installation during 'make good' at the end of the tenancy?
4.3 Recycled Content
Reduce impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources
* For additional guidance refer to Appendix B5 ‐ Carpet and Appendix B6 Furniture
4.3.1 Will salvaged, refurbished or re‐used materials be utilised for the building MRc3.1
Yes
construction (excluding furniture and furnishings)? MRc3.2
MRc3.3
4.3.2 Will material with recycled content (excl mechanical and electrical components) MRc4.1
Yes
be used throughout the project (e.g.: fly‐ash concrete, wood, carpets, etc.)? MRc4.2
4.4 Local Materials
Support regional economy and reduce impacts resulting from material transportation
4.4.1 Will the materials used throughout the project be manufactured regionally Yes MRc5.1
(within approx 300km of the site)? MRc5.2
4.5 Renewable Sources
Reduce the use & depletion of finite raw materials & long cycle renewable materials
4.5.1 Will rapidly renewable construction materials and products (harvested within a Yes MRc6
10‐year or shorter cycle) be used?
4.6 Certified wood
Encourage environmentally responsible forest management
4.6.1 Is at least 50% of the wood used throughout the project certified in accordance Yes MRc7
with the Forest Stewardship Council’s Principles and Criteria
(www.fscus.org/green_building)?
4.7 Other
4.7.1 Are you considering using environmentally friendly alternatives to PVC for Yes
ducting of services?


Answer No Credit
5 Indoor Environmental Quality
5.1 Air Quality
Maximize the comfort and wellbeing of the space occupants
* For additional guidance refer to Appendix B5 ‐ Carpet, Appendix B6 Furniture, Appendix B9 ‐ Paints,
Sealants and Adhesives, Appendix C1 ‐ Additional Sustainability Resources
Pre‐requisites
5.1.1 Does the project satisfy the ventilation requirements outlined in ASHRAE 62.1‐ Yes EQp1
2004 (www.ashrae.org)?
Credit Initiatives
5.1.2 Is there a carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring system in the return ducts that EQc1
Yes
facilitates continuous monitoring and adjustment of outside air ventilation
rates? Does it tie in with the BMS?
5.1.3 Is there a CO2 sensor in every densely populated space? EQc1
Yes
5.1.4 Will the entire office space be naturally ventilated? EQc2
Yes
5.1.5 Do the HVAC systems used by the tenancy provide 100% outside air with no re‐ EQc2
Yes
circulated component?
5.1.6 Will the contractor have a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan EQc3.1,
Yes
(Indoor Air Quality Management Plan) during the construction and pre‐ EQc3.2
occupation phases?
5.1.7 Has all accessible supply air ductwork been cleaned to remove dust, dirt and EQc3.2
Yes
mould prior to occupancy and is there an IAQ testing procedure?
5.1.8 Are painted surfaces, carpets, adhesives and sealants, workstations, walls and EQc4.1‐
Yes
partitions, chairs, tables and storage units low‐VOC? 4.5
5.1.9 Do all composite wood products used in the fitout have zero Formaldehyde EQc4.4
Yes
content?
5.1.1 Are all housekeeping/cleaning and print/photocopy rooms enclosed and do EQc5
Yes
0 they have a dedicated and separate exhaust facility?
5.1.1 Are there containment drains plumbed for appropriate disposal of hazardous EQc5
Yes
1 liquid wastes in spaces where water and chemical concentrate mixing occurs
for maintenance?
5.2 Lighting
* For additional guidance refer to the section 8.14, Appendix B7 ‐ Lighting
5.2.1 Do all individual or enclosed spaces have separate light switches? EQc6.1
Yes
5.2.2 Are automated blinds/screens with a low Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) and a EQc6.1
Yes
manual override function installed? EQc8.1
/ 8.2
5.2.3 Are workstations / meeting rooms located in an area where there is natural EQc8.1,
Yes
daylight? Will glare control devices be installed? EQc8.2
5.2.4 Do the majority of work settings have a direct line of sight through vision EQ8.3
Yes
glazing, either externally or to an adequately sized and naturally lit internal
atrium?
5.3 Temperature
5.3.1 Will workstations enable individual control of the air supply rates, air EQc6.2
Yes
temperature or radiant temperature to each workstation?


Answer No Credit
5.3.2 Do the Thermal Environmental Conditions comply with ASHRAE Standard 55‐ EQc7.1,
Yes
2004 or better and is there a monitoring system in place? EQc7.2
5.4 Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Minimize exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke
5.4.1 Is the tenant space located in a building that prohibits smoking? If so, is there a Yes EQp2
dedicated smoking zone outside the building at least 10m away from entries,
outdoor air intakes and operable windows?
5.4.2 If smoking is permitted inside the building, is there a plan in place to avoid Yes EQp2
circulation of smoke into the office space?
5.5 Other
5.5.1 Are all workstation monitors provided as part of the tenancy fitout flat‐screen
Yes
and are they mounted on an adjustable arm that enables the monitor to be
pivoted and adjusted horizontally and vertically?
5.5.2 Are indoor plants incorporated in the tenancy fitout and is there a ‘Horticultural
Yes
Maintenance Plan’ in place to ensure that the health of the plants is
maintained?
6 Innovation & Design Process
6.1 Innovation
Innovate beyond the requirements of LEED
6.1.1 Are ambient internal noise levels minimised through acoustic treatment? IDc1.1
Yes
6.1.2 Are the building manager and tenant contractually required to implement the
Yes
following:
‐ The use of low environmental impact cleaning products; IDc1.2,
‐ The procurement of low environmental impact consumables (paints, light IDc1.3
fittings, ceiling tiles, flooring etc).
6.2 Design Process
Support and encourage design integration
6.2.1 Is a Professional with a recognised sustainability accreditation (e.g.: LEED) part IDc2
Yes
of the project team?
6.2.2 Are you maximising Building Layout Efficiency (discuss with WST)?
Yes

ENGINEERING
GUIDELINES
ENGINEERING GUIDELINES OVERVIEW 59
MECHANICAL SERVICES 66
ELECTRICAL SERVICES 72
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 86
LIFTS / ELEVATORS 90
COMMISSIONING 92
INTELLIGENT POWER SYSTEM METERING 94
MAINTENANCE 98

ENGINEERING
GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW
6 ENGINEERING GUIDELINES OVERVIEW 60
6.1 Design Intent 60
6.2 Overall Design Objectives 60
6.3 Design Principles 61
6.4 Life Expectancy Design Parameters 63
6.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility Design Parameters 63
6.6 Statutory Conditions and Standards Design Parameters 63
6.7 Fire Design Parameters 64
6.8 Acoustic Designs Design Parameters 64
6.9 Occupancy Design Parameters 64

ENGINEERING GUIDELINES
6 ENGINEERING GUIDELINES OVERVIEW
6.1 DESIGN INTENT
6.1.1 The designer should outline their intent and the response to these guidelines in the Design
Validation Report (see CRES Projects Sharepoint site – CRES Governance for the template). The
document should accompany any relevant drawings and be signed off by all relevant parties, as
dictated by the CRES Governance procedures.
6.2 OVERALL DESIGN OBJECTIVES
6.2.1 The overall objective of these design standards is to outline the minimum Deutsche Bank
requirements that designers are to follow. These standards are applicable to:
• Moves and changes

• Fit-out works
• Refurbishment
• New build/development
6.2.2 These design standards will be used by Deutsche Bank to establish whether the designer has
applied a duty of care for Deutsche Bank, to the end users of the design and to those who must
operate and maintain the final installation. This duty of care includes the requirement that the
designer is not to introduce any additional unmanaged risk to Deutsche Bank’s operations.
6.2.3 The overall aim of the design should be to provide a high degree of flexibility of operation and use,
achieving as far as practicable, a high degree of security of service and producing the required
conditions at all times for the continuous operation of the Bank’s business.
6.2.4 Appropriate building services systems are to be selected to suit local regulations, climate, location
and business needs.
6.2.5 All building services systems must comply with all local standards, codes, rules and statutory
requirements, current at the time of design. Designers must make the Client aware of any pending
legislation changes they are aware of, so that the Bank can consider if they wish to comply with it in
advance of the changes being enforced.
6.2.6 In emergency, all plant must be capable of manual operation.
6.2.7 Designs are to use sustainable principles of:
• Efficient usage of resources (power, water, etc.);
• Flexible design that can adapt easily to future needs;
• Careful selection of materials and products e.g. none to be deleterious and low ozone
depleting;
• Comfortable environments that enable and promote effective productivity;
• Minimise environmental impact; and
• Minimise operating costs.
6.2.8 The client is to be provided with a clear statement of operating limits of the design so that the client
is aware of, and satisfied with, the anticipated real performance of the system.

6.2.9 Satisfy the client’s required the level of system reliability. Critical systems and services will require
a different level of resilience to be provided by redundancy, or installed plant margins, to non
critical-ones.
6.2.10 Avoid unnecessary use of margins. Excessive use can result in system over sizing and inefficient
operation with plant running at a fraction of the rated load for much of its life. This may result in
hunting and cycling under low load conditions, reduced efficiency, excessive wear through
continual stop/start operation and increased risk of failure.
6.3 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
6.3.1 Business critical systems and their associated plant should be free from single points of failure and
fault tolerant in all Class A sites.
6.3.2 Emphasis is to be on simplicity both in arrangement, layout and operation.
6.3.3 Zone the services according to occupancy patterns. Spaces occupied for longer hours should be
segregated into separate zones to allow more effective control and efficient system operation.
6.3.4 Engineering services are to be designed for maximum flexibility. Systems should require minimum
works to convert the space utilisation as required:
• Open plan office into cellular offices
• Cellular offices into open plan office
• Open plan offices into meeting rooms
• Meeting rooms into open plan offices
• Create support areas for vending or reprographics
• Create trading area on designated floors
6.3.5 Buildings assigned to accommodate trading rooms (CRES Class A) should be designed to facilitate
expansion to adjacent areas and/or onto other floor levels in terms of central plant, riser distribution
and on floor distribution.
6.3.6 Plant and equipment serving trading areas (CRES Class A) and all equipment rooms should be
capable of operating 24 hours continuously at full load with no shutdowns of trading or data centre
areas required for maintenance on an annual basis.
6.3.7 The designer should ensure that only operationally proven plant should be used where the required
spare parts and components necessary for any maintenance or repair are readily available.
6.3.8 The designer is to demonstrate that the design and equipment selected offers minimum
maintenance for the operating life of the plant.
6.3.9 Adequate space and access is to be provided in all areas including risers and plant rooms for all
services plant/equipment, for maintenance, circulation, escape and future services. Access is to be
designed to minimise cost of plant replacement and disruption to the business operations. The
designer is to ensure that access is available to all services without major disruption to surface
finishes.
6.3.10 Running services through another occupant’s property or area is to be avoided as access and
security may be problematic and legal arrangements complex.

6.3.11 Conceal services in public areas from view. Wherever possible locate services within the
designated plant rooms, services voids, ducts or equipment cupboards. All services are to be
readily accessible.
6.3.12 Consider the use of prefabricated, modular services and control systems as these can facilitate
quick and cost effective installation and change. Where possible use off-site pre-fabricated
construction.
6.3.13 All pipe work services are to be fully accessible for repair, replacement or servicing and should
include all necessary flanges and valve sections to permit ease of replacement and minimise
disruption to the business operations.
6.3.14 No water, drainage or unrelated ventilation ductwork services are to be routed through electrical, IT
equipment areas or primary cableways, and lift motor rooms.
6.3.15 All water connections to equipment are to be provided with individual means of isolation to avoid
total drain down or central isolation of plant.
6.3.16 All service arrangements are to be designed to allow for zoning to suit sub-tenancies.
6.3.17 Pipework liable to freezing must be insulated and trace heated. This includes diesel fuel oil pipe
lines.
6.3.18 All necessary precautions are to be taken to safeguard against spread of legionellae contamination
to both internal staff and neighbouring buildings.
6.3.19 Water treatment is required for:
• The heating and chilled water systems which are to be provided with chemical dosing and
automatic de-aeration to control corrosion and bacterial action.
• Water from water supply authority networks where particular attention is to be paid to
flocculating bacteria e.g. pseudomonas.
• Water from water supply authority networks where choice of materials for water pipes
dependent upon water quality analysis should avoid dissimilar metals.
6.3.20 The designer is to ensure that accessible areas in the building structure are allocated for future
services risers including structural openings.
6.3.21 The capacity and location of load bearing areas within the building in relation to possible future
increases in building services plant is to be considered. In particular checks are to be made that the
roof is suitable for future possible planned additional loads, if the roof is designated for possible
plant or routing services.
6.3.22 All supplemental AC units installed to support critical and non-critical areas shall be provided with
leak detection that reports to Building Management System (BMS) and onward to an external 24
hourly manned outstation.
6.3.23 Avoid over congested services. Allow sufficient space to alter or add to the services systems in
future.
6.3.24 Provide the client with a clear statement of operating limits of the design to ensure that the client is
aware of and satisfied with the anticipated real performance of the system.

6.3.25 Clarify with the client the level of system reliability required. Critical systems and services will
require a different level of safety provided by redundancy or installed plant margins.
6.3.26 Local seismic and flood information is to be taken into consideration regarding suitable locations for
incoming switchgear.
6.3.27 Ensure the correct quality of manufacturers including support and spares.
6.3.28 Ensure that all systems are checked and commissioned
6.3.29 The designer shall undertake the design utilising globally and internationally recognised software
for example Autocad, Hevacomp Amtech etc
6.4 LIFE EXPECTANCY DESIGN PARAMETERS
6.4.1 Unless specific requirements to the contrary have been agreed with the client, the following are to
be used as a minimum guide. The design life of the equipment and plant is to be based upon a 12
hour day operating period for 5 days every week of the year and must meet the following minimum
requirements:
• Terminal units: 15 years life
• Mechanical & electrical distribution systems: 25 years life
• Primary mechanical & electrical plant: 20 to 25 years life
• Rainwater Systems: 25 years life
• Underground Drainage: 60 years life
• UPS systems: 15 years
• Generator systems: 20 years
• Minimum design life of plant to be no less than the lease agreement period of the building or the
anticipated period of occupation, whichever is the longer.
6.4.2 For trading and data centre, (‘Class A’) facilities the life expectancies shall be for continuous
operation 24 hours, seven days per week, 365 days per annum and the main plant design life is to
be a minimum of 20 years continuous operation.
6.4.3 All equipment should be procured with consideration given to the eventual end of life disposal costs
for the item in a Total Cost of Ownership model. In all cases items that can be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner should be preferred if economic and performance metrics are
equivalent. Refer to the Sustainability Guidelines (section 5 of this document) for more information.
6.5 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DESIGN PARAMETERS
6.5.1 The designer is to ensure that all equipment and systems are installed to provide electromagnetic
compatibility within the system and with any other systems installed in the same area.
6.5.2 No magnetic field strengths are to exceed 0.7 ampere metres between 0.5 - 1.75m above finished
floor level throughout net rentable occupied spaces.
6.5.3 Due care is to be taken to ensure EMF compatibility between cables with different operating
voltages and with IT cables. Local regulations are to be applied with regard to EMF compatibility.
6.6 STATUTORY CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS DESIGN PARAMETERS

6.6.1 The design, installation and commissioning is to be best practice and is to conform to the current
local standards and statutory requirements. The following are to be used as a minimum set of
requirements unless the Client has specifically called for or agreed to other less onerous
requirements:
• Local Building Services Engineers’ Guides, Application Manuals, Codes etc.
• Institution of Electrical Engineers Regulations (British Standards).
• Institute of Plumbing Guides etc.
• Local Building Regulations & Acts for Fire Protection, Petroleum, Clean Air, Control of
Pollution, Environmental Health & By-laws, Water supply, Gas supply etc.
• Relevant Codes of Practice & Standards.
• Health & Safety Requirements.
• Telecom/ Communication Company Requirements.
• Ductwork Installation Guides.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
• ISO Standards and Guides.
• ASHRAE Standards and Guides (US Standards).
• CIBSE Standards & Guides (UK and Europe)
6.7 FIRE DESIGN PARAMETERS
6.7.1 Fire detection is to be provided to not less than local requirements using:
• Smoke and heat detection systems, sprinkler systems and wall hydrants all as required to suit
the building type.
• For Class A data rooms, use high sensitivity smoke detection systems (VESDA or similar),
gas extinguishing (instead of sprinklers) or pre-action (double knock) sprinklers to avoid
accidental discharge.
6.8 ACOUSTIC DESIGNS DESIGN PARAMETERS
6.8.1 Services noise emissions are to be limited such that the plant noise levels are in keeping with at
least the Statutory Authority requirements or accepted industry standards (whichever is lower).
6.8.2 Ensure adequate isolation is used to reduce residual vibrations from services plant so that they are
‘imperceptible’ to occupants of the building and the immediate neighbourhood of the building.
6.8.3 See section 7.7 of this document for more details
6.9 OCCUPANCY DESIGN PARAMETERS
6.9.1 The following occupancy requirements are to be used unless different requirements have been
specifically agreed with the client and the project team:
• General offices: One person per 10.0 m2 of net air-conditioned office area.
• Dealer floors: One person per 7.5 m2 of net air-conditioned office area.

• Offices operation period: 16 hours a day, five days per week (plant is to be capable of 24 hour
operation).
• Trading 24/7/365
6.9.2 Harmonic Capability - All systems to be designed and sized to support equipment rich in harmonics
without detriment
6.9.3 Vibration - Ensure adequate isolation to reduce residual vibrations from services plant to be
imperceptible to occupants
6.9.4 Legionella – All necessary precautions to be taken to safeguard against the spread of legionella
contamination to both internal and external staff and neighbouring buildings.
6.9.5 Commissioning to follow a methodical approach that fully proves the design performance criteria
prior to use. Refer to Section 11 of this document and the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Systems Global Commissioning Standards (CRES FSG Sharepoint site) for detailed
commissioning criteria
6.9.6 Execute full load tests to prove performance. Use load banks in instances where the building load
is insufficient to prove performance.
6.9.7 Atmospheric noise level – Services noise emissions should be limited such that the plant noise
levels are kept within Statutory Authority requirements.

MECHANICAL
SERVICES
7 MECHANICAL SERVICES 67
7.1 Air-conditioning Design Objectives 67
7.2 Cooling Systems Design Objectives 68
7.3 Low Temperature Hot Water Heating System Design Objectives 69
7.4 Outside conditions design parameters 69
7.5 Heat Rejection Design Parameters 69
7.6 Internal conditions design parameters 70
7.7 Internal noise levels design parameters 70
7.8 Ventilation rates design parameters 70
7.9 Internal loads design parameters 70
7.10 Design load diversities at Chiller design parameters 71
7.11 Public Health 71
7.12 Hot, Cold and Mains Water System Design Objectives 71
7.13 Fire Protection Systems Design Objectives 71

7 MECHANICAL SERVICES
7.1 AIR-CONDITIONING DESIGN OBJECTIVES
7.1.1 The designer is to design air conditioning systems that produce a comfortable working environment
controlling both radiant and air temperatures, and humidity, without excessive air movement or
noise.
7.1.2 The designer is to assess conditions in the occupied zone to check that air velocities are
acceptable for each space, without undue drafts or stagnant zones.
7.1.3 The air-conditioning system for occupied spaces should be designed for maximum flexibility of
space utilisation.
7.1.4 At the perimeter, unless other more appropriate control measures are used, the design is to provide
one control device to not more than 6m of perimeter space, assuming a perimeter office depth of
4.5m.
7.1.5 The perimeter and internal zones are to be segregated to take account of different heating / cooling
requirements.
7.1.6 The mechanical systems within a ceiling void are to be planned very carefully to adequately
accommodate drainage runs.
7.1.7 Appropriate diffusers for use in VAV systems are to be selected to take account of when space
gains reduce to avoid overcooling and occupant discomfort.
7.1.8 When ceiling voids are used as return air plenums, supply air ducted onto fan coils are to be
introduced close enough to the intake or return section on the fan coil to avoid the supply air being
diluted by the return air circulating in the ceiling void.
7.1.9 When supplying fresh air through an air-conditioning system, measures are to be provided to
protect the unit, in winter at low ambient conditions, filter or coil damage through freezing.
7.1.10 Ventilation intakes are not to be easily accessible by unauthorised personnel (vandalism etc). The
higher they are the better.
7.1.11 Fresh air should be of a suitable quality for the required tasks, taken from a non-polluted area, with
appropriate filtration provided to remove external pollutants.
7.1.12 Heat recovery solutions and strategies that conserve energy are to be researched and are always
the preferred solution. Energy Usage for air conditioning systems shall be designed at values
below ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standard values or CIBSE equivalent if at all possible.
7.1.13 Locating intakes and discharges on the same façade or within 10m of each other is to be avoided,
to prevent short circuiting, i.e., recirculation of air. The positions of any extracts from building, and
from surrounding buildings, as well as the prevailing wind direction are to be checked when locating
intakes.
7.1.14 Locating inlets where vehicle exhaust fumes could be entrenched, e.g., plant rooms near delivery
area/ loading bays or intakes close to busy roads is to be avoided.
7.1.15 Fresh air inlet ducts connected to external louvers are to slope downwards (towards the louver) and
are to have weather resistant coatings.

7.2 COOLING SYSTEMS DESIGN OBJECTIVES
7.2.1 For Class A (trading) environments the base building air conditioning systems are to be
supplemented, taking into consideration the need for dual distribution systems and to provide
effective air changes to the whole occupied space whilst avoiding excessive air movements. This
can be accomplished by meeting ASHRAE standards or CIBSE equivalent or by monitoring CO2
levels and adjusting air flow in accordance with these readings.
7.2.2 For Class A large IT equipment rooms, where possible cooling equipment is to be located outside
the room with cooling supply and return ducted through the separating wall. (Note: No water
services are to be installed or run through equipment rooms where practicable unless water cooled
equipment racks are installed).
7.2.3 For Class A facilities, different chiller suppliers or different control systems are to be used to avoid
inherent manufacturing defects that could result in total failure of the environmental controls or
delivery.
7.2.4 Non ozone depleting refrigerants shall be used without exception.
7.2.5 For Class A equipment rooms, close controlled air-conditioning units are to be strategically located
to provide uniform air supply and connected such that adjacent units are served from separate
cooling circuits.
7.2.6 All water containing pipework is to be contained within drained and contained or bunded zones, or
above drip trays all of which are to be fitted with water leakage detection tape or rope which shall
run continuously along the complete length and shall raise alarms at the BMS.
7.2.7 Consider free cooling for continuous 24/7 facilities. Consider air and water side economizers in
climates where these measures can reduce energy usage. Consider enthalpy economizers in all
installations. In all system selections humidity control and outside air contaminates shall be
accounted for.
7.2.8 The designer is to avoid over sizing chillers to prevent cycling and excessive starts. Consider
selection of chillers with more stages, the addition of extra system capacity or widening the control
band to increase the switching differential. Variable speed drives should also be considered with
the understanding that reductions in energy usage are a primary driver.
7.2.9 Simultaneous heating and cooling of the spaces is to be avoided by the appropriate control regime.
Control strategies shall be fully documented to enable re-calibration and review on an annual basis.
Control strategies shall consider energy efficiency as a primary driver in all equipment selections.
7.2.10 The gas supply room is not to be used for any other purpose.
7.2.11 The routing of gas mains in the building is to be kept to a minimum, and routes through critical
support plant areas such as IT rooms, chiller, generator, UPS and switch rooms is not allowed.
7.2.12 Segregation along gas main internal routes should be by means of a fire rated enclosure ventilated
to atmosphere at the top and base.
7.2.13 Metering of air conditioning systems and feeders shall be installed so that energy usage for all
system components can be accomplished via remote terminal connections. Metering should also
be included for all chilled water and condenser loops so that accurate water flow measurements
can be made.

7.2.14 Flow regulating and measurement valves shall be provided to risers, branches, sub-branches,
terminal branches, by passes to 3-port control valves, pump sets, individual boiler and chiller
circuits.
7.2.15 Sampling and quick fill points shall be provided.
7.2.16 Pressure test points shall be provided either side of pipe line strainers to monitor pressure loss.
7.2.17 Pressure gauges shall be provided on suction and delivery points of all pumps.
7.2.18 Dirt pockets with drain points at the base of all risers are to be provided to permit the removal of dirt
and debris. Drain valves should be line size up to 40mm and 50mm minimum for all larger pipe
sizes.
7.2.19 Flow measurement devices shall be positioned such that there is sufficient access to them to permit
safe and accurate readings to be taken.
7.3 LOW TEMPERATURE HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM DESIGN OBJECTIVES
7.3.1 The system is to be designed to ensure that heating and hot water services are maintained in the
event of boiler failure (i.e. a minimum of 100% capacity if one boiler fails).
7.3.2 The heating system is to be designed to allow flexible zoning and shut-off for varied occupancy
levels.
7.3.3 Modular boiler plants should be used, where possible.
7.3.4 Duplicate duty and standby pumps are to be installed.
7.3.5 For good part load operation, boilers with full modulating burners are to be used and not just on/off
types.
7.3.6 The utilization of smaller boilers instead of one large boiler should be considered in all instances.
Allowing each to run at full load more frequently, thereby increasing efficiency. Again, overall
system efficiency and performance is the primary driver in the boiler design.
7.3.7 Any chemicals to be used for cleaning or treatment are suitable for all the materials in the system to
be treated. Note: items such as pump glands, aluminium radiators and some boiler constructions
can be affected by some chemicals.
7.4 OUTSIDE CONDITIONS DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.4.1 Unless specifically agreed with the client the recommended temperatures by local codes or
standards, e.g. ASHRAE CIBSE, Chartered Institute Building Services Engineers are not to be
exceeded.
7.4.2 Dry and wet bulb temperatures are not to be exceeded for 99% of offices hours based upon a ten
year weather-file.
7.5 HEAT REJECTION DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.5.1 Heat rejection is to be based upon ambient of at least 3°K above the design outdoor temperature.
The designer is to consider each particular plant location and the likely inlet temperature e.g. heat
build-up on a roof, effect of ‘air wells’, short circuiting etc and ensure that the plant is adequately
rated.
7.5.2 Adequate ventilation must be allowed around equipment.

7.6 INTERNAL CONDITIONS DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.6.1 Unless specifically agreed otherwise with the client, the office and trading areas during occupied
periods are to be controlled to: 22ºC DB +/-2ºC, 40% RH min. 60% RH max.
7.6.2 For unoccupied winter night/weekends: the background heating and cooling is to maintain a
minimum anti-condensation temperature of 12ºC DB.
7.6.3 Toilets are to be heated and controlled to: 18ºC DB minimum in winter and cooled to 25ºC
maximum temperature in summer months.
7.6.4 Plant rooms are to be controlled to 10ºC DB min Winter. Maximum summer temperatures are to be
25°C.
7.6.5 Lift Motor Rooms are to be controlled to 10ºC DB min in winter and 30ºC DB max in summer
7.7 INTERNAL NOISE LEVELS DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.7.1 The designer is to ensure that unless specifically agreed with the client the internal noise levels due
to mechanical plant measured at one meter from outlet under conditions of normal building
occupation including furnishings are not to exceed:
• Open Plan Office Areas: 38 NR (or NC equivalent)

• Cellular Offices: 35 NR
• Dealer Areas: 40 NR
• Meeting Rooms: 38 NR
• Boardrooms: 35 NR
• Reception 40 NR
Utilize the above parameters or local code, whichever is stricter.
7.8 VENTILATION RATES DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.8.1 Unless specifically agreed otherwise with the client, the ventilation rates are to comply with local
codes e.g. ASHRAE, CIBSE, however where local codes are indifferent to ventilation rates or CO2
monitoring is used to control ventilation rates the following fresh air rates should be utilized:-
• Office areas: 12 l/s per seat of fresh air (general offices) or local code whichever is lower.
• Dealer floors: 12 l/s per seat of fresh air
• Meeting rooms: 8 l/s per seat of fresh air
• Board rooms: 16 l/s per seat of fresh air
7.9 INTERNAL LOADS DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.9.1 Unless specifically agreed otherwise with the client, the designer is to ensure the following internal
loads:-
• Office lighting: 9 W/m2 office area design target. The designer is to calculate levels for
special areas.
• Office equipment: 35 W/m2 office area on fan coil unit.
• Trading desks: 550 Watts/desk FPD Note: a validation exercise for occupant and equipment
loads is to be undertaken.
7.9.2 ‘Hot spot’ loads and frequency of occurrence are to be surveyed in existing facilities and proper
allowances made in the design.
7.9.3 The designer is to ensure that the desk design allows the dispersal of equipment heat loads from
under the desk.

7.10 DESIGN LOAD DIVERSITIES AT CHILLER DESIGN PARAMETERS
7.10.1 Unless specifically agreed otherwise with the client, the following minimum diversities are to be
applied by the designer to the chiller design. Design engineer shall note that WST designed space
may present opportunities to reduce the occupancy diversity below and therefore reduce the chiller
sizing:
• Occupancy: 0.9
• Lighting: 1.0
• Equipment: 1.0
7.11 PUBLIC HEALTH
7.11.1 The designer is to prepare for long periods of utility supply loss of water in locations where process
storage for air conditioning plant is dependent on a continuous supply. Cost benefit analyses shall
be performed to determine optimal storage tank capacities.
7.11.2 For locations where water supplies are reliable the design is to avoid large water storage facility
giving long turnover periods to minimise bacterial growth the design shall also endeavour to
incorporate dual incoming supplies served from separate Local Authority circuits that reduce water
storage.
7.11.3 All tanks are to be fitted with screened overflows, vents, warning pipes and high level alarm
switches coupled with high priority alarms at the BMS.
7.11.4 Access covers are to be provided at the base of stacks and at all principal junctions.
7.11.5 Hot and Cold water supplies to all wash hand basin, urinals and WC’s to be fitted with individual
means of isolation valves
7.11.6 All condense drains from office areas are to have separate stacks and are to be trapped at the
base of each stack before being discharged to the foul drainage system.
7.11.7 Where possible, consider designing lavatories “back to back” to share duct space and plumbing
stacks but avoiding back to back WC soil pipes discharging into horizontal runs opposite to one
another.
7.11.8 Zones adjacent to toilets on trading floors are to be designed for extension in the future, this shall
be reflected in the drainage design which shall incorporate 20% spare capacity over design.
7.11.9 Drainage points are required in all areas where water is stored, such as cistern and tank rooms, to
facilitate drain down for cleaning or in the case of a leak.
7.11.10 Cold water storage tanks shall incorporate central division plates and shall have duplicate inlet,
outlet and overflow connections in order to facilitate drain down and cleaning of one half of the tank
whilst still maintaining supply with the other half..
7.12 HOT, COLD AND MAINS WATER SYSTEM DESIGN OBJECTIVES
7.12.1 Systems are to be designed to avoid dead legs. Should dead legs be unavoidable, drain valves or
controlled bypasses are to be located in all system dead legs to permit the removal of dirt or debris
and to allow water treatment to reach all parts of the system.
7.13 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS DESIGN OBJECTIVES
7.13.1 Due consideration shall be given to the requirement and extent of the Fire protection System.

ELECTRICAL
SERVICES
8 ELECTRICAL SERVICES GUIDELINES 73
8.1 Design Objectives 73
8.2 Power system design principle: 73
8.3 Critical Power Systems 75
8.4 Transformers 76
8.5 HV Switchgear 76
8.6 Standby Generation 77
8.7 UPS 78
8.8 Single Module UPS System (Class B Facility) 78
8.9 Parallel System (Class A Facility) 79
8.10 Parallel Module System Parameters (Class ‘A & B’ uses) 80
8.11 Static Transfer Switches (STS) 80
8.12 UPS Batteries 81
8.13 Low Voltage Distribution 82
8.14 Lighting 82
8.15 Small Power 84
8.16 Critical System Small Power 85
8.17 Fire Alarm System 85
8.18 Leak Detection System 85

8 ELECTRICAL SERVICES GUIDELINES
8.1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES
8.1.1 Deutsche Bank’s global operations are critically dependent on electrical power systems. Electrical
systems must therefore be available to provide power supplies to the agreed reliability and
availability levels to support Business operations. Refer to the CRES Classification Definitions‘.
(Section 1.4.1)
8.1.2 The electrical power distribution systems that support the Business operations must satisfy the
electrical load being applied.
8.1.3 The electrical power distribution system design, arrangement and flexibility must respond to the fact
that the electrical load will be dynamic to suit the demands of the Business, and be able to be safe
by, set-up, re-configured, operated and maintained in a way that exactly satisfies the demands of
the Business.
8.1.4 All electrical systems are to be designed and sized to support equipment which is rich in harmonics
without detriment to other equipment and components on the systems.
8.2 POWER SYSTEM DESIGN PRINCIPLE:
8.2.1 The power distribution system is to be designed to comply with sound design principles which
include:
• A clear understanding of the purpose of the power system, its function and its life expectancy.
• Understanding of the life safety load implications.
• Understanding of the critical load elements within the design that may influence the overall
architecture of the electrical systems.
• To be simple in design and be simple to operate and maintain, including provision for PPM
regimes when components need to be checked or replaced.
• Understanding and agreeing with the client the modes of failure and automatic restoration
principles.
• Having a capacity to satisfy the load demands both now and agree with the client a future
proofing strategy.
• Including redundancy which takes account of component or sub-system failures and

maintenance outages.
8.2.2 Where redundancy is included in the design for ‘Class A’ installations, duplicated equipment, plant,
components, distribution and controls are to be segregated in different areas and routes such that
no single fault, including a localised flood or fire, will result in loss of the duplicate critical system.
8.2.3 Resilience is to be built into a critical system when the critical loads must maintain essential
services or allow them to shutdown in an agreed format. These system designs shall be fault
tolerant and short-circuit & coordination studies (discrimination studies) shall be performed to
confirm design fault performance.

8.2.4 The electrical power system must be designed to take account of the dynamic nature of the load
applied and in particular pay due cognisance of:
• Load changes including the following:
i. normal (summer / winter states)
ii. start up (summer / winter conditions)
iii. shutdown (controlled)
iv. failure (uncontrolled shutdown)
v. emergencies (shutdown / recovery)
• Source impedance changes
• Load and system configuration impedance changes
8.2.5 These changes will cause fundamental voltages and current variation around the system as well as
varying surge and harmonic voltages and currents.
8.2.6 The design of the system is to take into account the harmonic voltage content that will be produced
from non-linear load currents. Due care is to be taken when sizing transformers, generators,
UPS’s, switchboard busbars, 4 pole switching devices, cables, automatic switching devices and
neutral conductors.
8.2.7 The power distribution system must be designed so that it remains safe at all times and does not
contribute to failure of the loads connected to it.
8.2.8 Fault levels on the power distribution system will be dependant on all power source impedances
and the impedance paths of the power distribution system. These change depending on how the
distribution system is configured. Designers and maintainers must satisfy themselves that the
power distribution system will always operate within the voltage, current and fault level constraints
of the components making up and connected to the system. All protection equipment and systems
must be designed to operate effectively for all modes of operation.
8.2.9 Particular care is to be exercised in checking fault levels by taking account of large electric motor
contributions and permanent / temporary standby generators that are to be installed. Any
constraints placed on the system by the local power utility company must also be taken into
consideration.
8.2.10 To support Class A critical business systems dual utility incoming supplies should be installed
preferably at high voltage and served from independent utility network points. Each feed should be
capable of supporting the complete building load.
8.2.11 Where only low voltage utility supply is provided to a building, duplicate supplies should be installed
from independent utility network points.
8.2.12 The routing and segregation of power services is to take into account the need to avoid potential
interference with IT cables and equipment.

8.2.13 In general the following capacities apply, however the designer is to check them against actual
lighting and equipment installed:
Lighting: 9 W/m2 (maximum)
Please note that lighting designs shall consider occupancy sensors, daylighting controls, high
efficiency LED lamps, CFL and fixtures as required to ensure maximum lighting efficiencies are
achieved. The New Building Institute Standard (NBI) Advanced lighting guidelines (2003) should
be followed absent any other local code requirements. To include CIBSE Guide for the UK.
8.2.14 Any requirement for parallel operation of generators, including large rotary UPS systems, should be
agreed with the local power utility, and any restrictions and special conditions considered and
incorporated into the design.
8.2.15 Designers and operators are to confirm and make allowances for the status of the utility company’s
supplies to the building. The reliability of these can change due to the utility company’s network
changes, increasing local demand for power and building/infrastructure development along the
utility company’s power supply routes.
8.2.16 Automatic controls can provide redundancy and resilience, however, they also introduce complexity
and further ways/modes of failure. A most important feature of a good design is its simplicity and
the ease by which it can be operated in meeting its operational and safety requirements. Unsafe
operating states are to be inhibited by interlocks, whether they are mechanical or electrical, that are
‘preventative’ and not arranged to correct an unsafe condition.
8.3 CRITICAL POWER SYSTEMS
8.3.1 The electrical infrastructure supporting Class A critical systems and areas is to provide the following
as a minimum design requirement:
• Comply with a continuous 24/7/365 operating philosophy.
• Minimum of two (2) utility electric service feeders from different sub stations via alternate paths.
• On-site emergency generator plant with 2N redundancy for supporting critical loads.
• 72-hours of on-site generator fuel capacity at full load (desired capacity).
8.3.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply System(s) (UPS) are to be designed as N+1 redundancy (2N for
Class A sites) to supply critical loads. Each UPS module is to be arranged in a battery
configuration and designed with a minimum battery autonomy that meets the IT minimum
requirement for graceful shutdown or transfer of their applications. Battery autonomy is also to be
sufficient to allow the standby generation systems to be manually started, synchronised and
brought on line as a replacement to the failed mains supply. This requirement may well result in
battery autonomies longer or shorter than the 10-15 minute duration that has become standard
practice. Maintenance by-pass and wrap-around (external) maintenance by-pass is also to be
included to permit repair and/or selected maintenance without affecting the critical load.
8.3.3 Dedicated electrical load bank(s) for performance testing of the UPS systems and generators are to
be provided where possible.
8.3.4 Personal computer based power quality monitoring of input and output of UPS systems is to be
provided. Metering capable of tracking and reporting energy usage shall be installed and be
monitored via remote terminal.

8.3.5 All principle current carrying components of the critical distribution system are to allow infrared
scanning in a safe manner without system isolation and in accordance with local codes.
8.3.6 All systems are to be arranged to allow Planned Preventative Maintenance PPM without impacting
power delivery to the critical business function (concurrent maintainability).
8.3.7 All critical systems (UPS and Gen main plants) are to be designed to facilitate connection of fixed
or mobile load banks where permanent load banks are not installed during construction..
8.3.8 Check local seismic and flood information and properly locate all electrical system components that
are sensitive to those issues appropriately. Electrical power distribution to be configured for
optimum flexibility/reliability.
8.4 TRANSFORMERS
8.4.1 Main Transformers are to be designed to carry the maximum expected load of the building. They
are to be located in separate rooms or enclosures.
8.4.2 The type and construction standard of the transformers is to suit local codes. The designer is to
ensure access routes and maintenance strategies are included in the design to facilitate
replacement of all transformers without causing interruption to the building.
8.4.3 K rated transformers are to be used to accommodate the harmonic currents and voltages
associated with non-linear loads in facilities that support these loads (K-4 rating is recommended).
8.4.4 Transformers are to be sized for the load of the building and include an allowance of 25% for future
load growth.
8.4.5 The designer is to select reliable designs.
8.4.6 Transformers to be selected for local primary to secondary voltages with +/- 5.0% off-line tap
changers in 2.5% increments.
8.4.7 Where transformers are located within enclosures, the design is to include key interlocking system
to prevent access while the transformer is live.
8.4.8 The designer is to check that the construction quality and type is compatible with MV/HV
switchgear switching methodologies to avoid resonance and to withstand switching transients.
Snubber circuits are to be installed in systems requiring additional protection.
8.4.9 Surge suppression is to be included to dampen transient lightning effects.
8.4.10 Adequate ventilation is to be included to ensure effective heat dissipation at full load under
maximum ambient temperature.
8.4.11 Transformer impedances, no load losses and full load losses shall be minimized. Energy star
ratings and other industry standards for transformer efficiencies shall be utilized to reduce losses
and the associated heat load generated.
8.5 MV/HV SWITCHGEAR
8.5.1 All switchgear is to be extensible type and rated for the load of the building with suitable allowances
for future load growth of 25%..
8.5.2 All switchgear is to be of a listed, labelled, and tested design.

8.5.3 The design should avoid the need for complete shutdown for routine maintenance and the designer
should consider the inclusion of withdrawable components over fixed pattern.
8.5.4 The designer is to select reliable designs, no preference exists for insulating medium, providing
reliable operation can be guaranteed and all local standards of design, manufacture, testing and in
service life can be demonstrated.
8.5.5 Electronic protection to be included on all feeder breakers and the designer is to coordinate the
protection settings with all upstream and downstream devices in the power distribution system.
Complete short-circuit and coordination studies (discrimination studies) shall be included as part of
the system design.
8.5.6 The designer is to include full automatic operation of the incoming utility supply in conjunction with
the standby generation and UPS systems.
8.5.7 Check that manufacturer can be supported in the local area and protection spares are available in a
reasonable time frame.
8.5.8 Ensure that the co-ordination is properly considered and tested.
8.6 STANDBY GENERATION
8.6.1 The system design is to automatically support the life safety and critical business equipment in the
event that the normal utility supply is not available.
8.6.2 Generators are to be rated for continuous use. Generators shall be suited for 500 hours continuous
operation and shall include facility for oil lubrication top-up with the generator running, and on-line
changeover of fuel and lubricating oil filters. Combustion air filters are to be duplicated.
8.6.3 Generators are to have PLC control and where a PLC performs a global function, it is to have a
PLC master and slave PLC with seamless hot-swap transfer between each.
8.6.4 The designer is to determine which services require support on the generation system, however
these are normally the critical systems, cooling plant, lighting, BMS, security, ventilation plan and
life support systems.
8.6.5 The designer is to ensure:-
• Noise emission criteria for local requirements are not exceeded.
• Check for and eliminate where possible single points of failure in the control systems.
• Ensure that the required load step and harmonic performance is satisfactory to support the
selected UPS systems and other switch mode power supplies.
• Ensure that the electrical discrimination of the system under generator operation is fully co-
ordinated.
• The generation plant is to be suitably rated to cater for start up loads and equipment that is rich
in harmonic current (i.e. the system must be able to deliver energy within the permissible
voltage and frequency required by the equipment it serves).
• The generation system is rated to allow for 25% future growth.
• The generation system shall have a fuel system that consists of a minimum of two fuel pumps,
Fuel system sensors for pressure and fuel level shall be provided to evaluate system
performance.

8.6.6 The designer is to note that:
• The generation plant should be designed to afford N+1 redundancy in general (2N redundancy
in critical Class A facilities).
• Natural means of cooling plant is preferable where practical to do so.
• The generator control functions should normally include the power management of loads being
applied to the standby generation plant.
• Load reinstatement protocols via an external BMS should not compromise the systems ability to
deliver energy to the life safety, critical business and associated plant loads.
• Under no circumstances should the BMS be used to control the load management requirements
for switching and limiting the extent of the power distribution system that can be supported by
the generation plant.
8.7 UPS
8.7.1 The designer will size the system to deliver conditioned power to all information technology
equipment that supports the Business operations. Typically these will be the following:
• Trading Floor: 550W/Desk
• Office Floors: 35W/m2
• BMS, Security, generator controls: To be determined by the designer with 25% load growth
allowed in addition to the design load.
• For equipment rooms refer to IES Guidelines on the IES Sharepoint site.
8.7.2 International standards are to be adhered to in the manufacturing process.
8.7.3 The UPS output voltage response is to fully comply with the ITIC curve voltage/time tolerance
window, under all transient and steady state conditions.
8.7.4 Ensure battery quality is acceptable and correct environmental conditions are achieved.
8.7.5 Check operating efficiency under part load to avoid un-economic solutions.
8.7.6 Ensure a full load bank test is undertaken and achieves the specified load requirements.
8.8 SINGLE MODULE UPS SYSTEM (CLASS B FACILITY)
8.8.1 Where a single module (N only) UPS system is to be provided it is to be installed with redundant
battery systems, an independent downstream Automatic Static Transfer Switch (ASTS), and an
external maintenance bypass. The system is to utilize three input feeds. One is for the input to the
module's rectifier, another is for the module's internal static switch, and last to feed the external
maintenance by-pass. A maintenance by-pass in turn is to feed the alternate source side of the
downstream ASTS.

8.8.2 Where a single module system is provided the following design parameters will apply:
• During normal operation the critical load is to supply conditioned power through the on-line UPS
Module, (the designer is to determine whether static or rotary technology is appropriate for the
site and location) which in turn feeds the downstream ASTS, which feeds the wrap-around
maintenance bypass, which feeds the critical load.
• During a power outage, batteries are to supply power to the inverter rather than the rectifier.
8.8.3 Should the module malfunction, the module’s internal static switch will automatically connect the
load directly to the utility source without disturbance to the critical load. Should the module and its
internal static switch malfunction, the downstream ASTS is to transfer the critical load to utility
power without impact.
8.8.4 The wrap-around maintenance bypass is to allow the critical load to be manually connected to utility
power and also allow for the UPS module and downstream ASTS to be isolated for maintenance or
repair without disturbing the critical load.
8.8.5 The designer is to include a redundant battery system such that one battery system can be
disconnected, serviced and tested without disturbing the critical load while the remaining battery
system(s) has the capacity to support 100%.
8.8.6 The designer is to determine the UPS battery autonomy in liaison with the business users and
project sponsor and to allow the standby generation systems to be manually started, synchronised
and brought on line as a replacement to the failed utility supply and vice versa.
8.8.7 The designer is to include redundant air conditioning systems within the UPS room.
8.8.8 The UPS Room is to be protected by a pre-action sprinkler or gaseous fire suppression system.
8.8.9 A summary alarm from the UPS module is to be connected to the Building Management System
(BMS) and a second 7x24 hour manned location.
8.8.10 The designer is to ensure that a complete spare parts kit is purchased as part of initial project and
stored on-site.
8.8.11 The designer is to ensure that the first year’s maintenance is included as part and parcel of system
purchase.
8.8.12 The designer shall ensure that the system meets the requirements of the Bank’s Metering Standard
and Critical Alarm Monitoring ( BEMS )
8.9 PARALLEL SYSTEM (CLASS A FACILITY)
8.9.1 Where a parallel (2N) UPS system is to be provided it is to consist of two continuous duty, double-
conversion type, and parallel redundant systems.
8.9.2 The UPS system is to be composed of an A and B system where each system comprises sufficient
capacity to run the entire critical load in a non-redundant (N) mode should the other system fail.
8.9.3 During normal operation each system will only be operating at 50% maximum load factor, and the
redundancy on each system under this condition will be N or N+1 depending on the number and
rating of modules.
8.9.4 System shall be designed such that testing at full load can be performed on system while critical
load is operating on bypass paths.

8.10 PARALLEL MODULE SYSTEM PARAMETERS (CLASS ‘A & B’ USES)
8.10.1 Where a parallel module (2N) system is provided the following design parameters are to apply:
• Each (N) system is to consist of UPS modules of the static or rotary design as determined by
the designer via a qualitative selection and evaluation process. Depending on the system
chosen the designer must verify the need for storage batteries, maintenance bypass
synchronizing circuitry and system static switch(es) rated for continuous duty. Continuity of
power to the load is to be maintained for an emergency period through a battery fed
inverter/motor generator, up to the specified maximum time or until restoration of the normal AC
power source.
• The UPS system is to be capable of operating with power from either the utility company or
standby generator systems with no adverse impact on performance or affect on the critical load.
• The UPS system is to be designed to operate as an on-line reverse transfer system in the
following modes:
i. Normal
ii. Emergency
iii. Battery
iv. Recharge
v. By-pass
vi. Maintenance by-pass/test
• The system is to be sized to maintain specified continuous 100% non-linear and/or 100%
inductive load and/or up to 0.9pf leading load in a 2(N) arrangement.
• The circuit input voltage harmonics will not exceed 5% THD maximum at nominal conditions
and at full load. The designer is to confirm this.
8.10.2 The UPS is to be provided with a microprocessor based LED/LCD status display and controls
section designed for convenient and reliable operation interfacing. The system is to include a
power flow diagram which depicts a single-line diagram of the UPS system.
8.10.3 All operator controls and monitors are to be located on the front of the system control board. The
monitoring functions such as metering, status and alarms are to be displayed on an alpha-numeric
digital display on each module and at a system control centre.
8.10.4 A static and a maintenance bypass transfer switch is to be provided as an integral part of the UPS
switchgear. The control logic will contain an automatic transfer circuit that senses the status of the
inverter logic signals and alarm conditions to provide an uninterrupted transfer of the load to the by-
pass AC input source. This is to be without exceeding the transient limits specified by the designer
or those shown in the ITIC curves (whichever is shorter) when a malfunction occurs in the UPS or
when an external overload condition occurs. Each system static type switch is to be of the type
which provides a make before break or overlap type transfer.
8.11 STATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES (STS)
8.11.1 Outgoing distribution from a parallel UPS system is required to be of the A and B format whereby a
critical system PDU or other item of no break equipment can run on either the A or B supply.

8.11.2 Where STS are desired they are to be in accordance with the following design parameters:
• Each STS is to be equipped with two output circuit breakers installed in parallel resulting in a six
CB arrangement.
• STS’s to be arranged in pairs to supply UPS power under normal operating conditions from
UPS A and UPS B.
• Under normal system operations the STS unit is fed from two sources, a preferred and an
alternate source. The critical load is energized from the preferred source under normal
conditions.
• Each STS is to provide voltage to its output terminals for any load from 0-100% of its rating, at
any power factor or degree of non-linearity of load.
• One input is to operate as the preferred source and is to energize the critical loads while it is
within its normal limits. The other is to be the alternate source and is to immediately energize
the load in the event that the normal power source is loss or is outside its normal operating
limits. Actual transfer time between normal and alternate feeders is not to exceed the envelope
threshold of the ITIC voltage/time tolerance windows under all conditions.
• Manual transfer and by-pass operation is to be possible and each STS is to be capable of
operating as a manual transfer or bypass switch via manual operation of switches located on
the front of the STS enclosure or via a remote pushbutton. This is to allow for maintaining the
STS while continuously providing power to the critical loads.
• Each STS is to be provided with a control panel mounted on the front of its enclosure. Each
STS shall be capable of switching from Source A to Source B with minimum inrush currents
being generated. Output transfer optimization
8.12 UPS BATTERIES
8.12.1 Each module is to have a dedicated battery plant that is to be used as a stored energy source. The
total ampere-hour rating of each battery will be sufficient to support each inverter for 15 minutes
with each module operating at full load, 0.9 leading or lagging power factor, with an ambient
temperature of 77ºF. Note: the designer is to confirm the battery autonomy time required as
shorter or longer times may be acceptable.
8.12.2 The battery cells are to be of the lead acid type as a minimum standard assembled in fire retardant
shock absorbing containers.
8.12.3 The batteries are to be installed in freestanding multi-tier racks and include any seismic rating for
the location, with a free-standing fused battery disconnect or moulded case circuit breaker per
battery string located at the end of each rack.
8.12.4 Batteries are to be installed in a dedicated room for each UPS system. Spare batteries of
approximately 5% are to be supplied with initial purchase along with a charger and rack to support
them.
8.12.5 All operating controls, current and voltage metering, output kVA meter, and status indications on a
graphic mimic bus depicting current flow are to be integral to the control panels.
8.12.6 All metering and alarms shall be displayed on an alphanumeric digital LCD display.

8.12.7 If more than ten STS units are required the designer is to include a STS network back to the point
of control to enable personnel to transfer the critical load to UPS system A or B for maintenance.
There is to be status indication provided for each STS to indicate its power path (UPS A or B).
8.13 LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION
8.13.1 Main low voltage switchgear is to be designed to avoid the need to shutdown entire switchboards in
order to safely execute modifications to individual outgoing ways for Class A and B facilities.
8.13.2 Distribution systems are to be designed to take into account a 25% future load growth, and are to
include all switchgear and internal risers.
8.13.3 Spare ways are to be provided on each switchboard with sufficient space to enable the addition of
cubicle space and for extending the switchboard/s.
8.13.4 All switchgear to be designed to facilitate safe condition monitoring (i.e. thermography) of
equipment without the need to shutdown power to the loads.
8.13.5 The designer is to ensure that facilities are within primary switchgear and power distribution units to
enable harmonic analysis to be periodically carried out without shutdowns.
8.13.6 Primary Switchgear is to be cross coupled to provide alternative supply paths.
8.13.7 Duplicate rising feeders are to be installed on diverse routes with cross coupling facilities on
feeders serving critical business support systems.
8.13.8 Sub-metering equipment is to be fitted to all distribution boards and PDU’s. Information then to be
collated using the BMS or other remote computing means. Where practical, metering is to cover
business groups and other known departments i.e. equipment rooms, kitchens etc.
8.13.9 The designer is to make sure that design is simple and listed and tested or local equivalent
components and equipment is used which is appropriate for use.
8.14 LIGHTING
Lighting Lighting represents roughly 40 percent of the energy consumption in the typical commercial
Installation building. The diversity of the business lines in Deutsche Bank present some challenges to
General Guide effectively mining energy saving opportunities in the lighting arena as trading floors, data centers
and common office space have varying lighting requirements based upon the workspace in
question.
To develop a comprehensive strategy, the designer needs to evaluate the needs of the business
with the firm’s long term goals of sustainability and energy reductions. The following guidelines
endeavour to outline the core principles of Deutsche Bank’s lighting program with the primary focus
of providing an excellent workspace that is extremely sustainable and efficient. All lighting designs
for Deutsche Bank facilities should be performed by a National Council on Qualifications for the
Lighting Professions (NCQLP) or equivalent.
8.14.1 Lighting solutions are to be provided to produce a good visual environment while maintaining
required technical performance and optimizing the lighting efficacy. The New Building Institute
Standard (NBI) Advanced lighting guidelines (2003) and any relevant country institute Guide :i.e
CIBSE for the UK should be followed.

8.14.2 The lighting installation throughout an office area is to be selected by the designer to conform to a
maximum 9 W/m2 and be high frequency regulating, high efficiency, ENERGY Star rated, low
brightness, fluorescent, LED, CFL or other high efficiency type luminaries. Specular louvres shall
be supplied to comply with glare indices as required by local codes. Devices that are not ENERGY
Star rated shall not be used. Exterior facing office space with window adjacency shall be designed
to operate at less than 7W/m2 through the utilization of day lighting controls whenever economically
sensible.
8.14.3 Luminaires designed with easily interchangeable louvers for different light cut off angles should be
used.
8.14.4 The lighting in general is to be spaced to match the planning grid to allow a flexible layout of office
partitions with a minimum need to relocate fittings. The lighting control and distribution system also
to facilitate future changes via a plug and socket arrangement with the minimum of disruption.
8.14.5 Designed Maintained levels of illuminance for the building are to be based on average surface
reflectances of 70% ceiling, 30% walls, 20% floor. The designer is to verify his design using the
service illuminances quoted below which are based on maintaining a horizontal working plane with
a uniformity better than 0.8
General Offices : 300 – 400 LUX
Trading Areas : 350 – 450 LUX
Conference Rooms: 300 – 400 LUX
Vertical room surfaces are to be illuminated.
Levels of illuminance and reflection to be as Country Institute Guide i.e. CIBSE, LG7 etc.
8.14.6 The utilization of T8 lamps is extremely common and shall be limited to those units with a not-to-
exceed nominal wattage of 32W. The lamps and ballast must be tested in accordance with the
appropriate IESNA and ANSI reference standards, and must meet OSHA/NRTL and UL safety
guidelines. These lamps should be applied in accordance with national best practices in lighting
design such as (1) IESNA.
8.14.7 Electronic ballasts for installation in Deutsche Bank facilities shall meet ANSI C82.11-1993 (High-
Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts). All ballasts shall be Underwriters Laboratory (UL 935)
listed, Class P, Type1,CSA Certified where applicable. The manufacturer shall provide written
warranty against defects in material or workmanship, including replacement, for five years from
date of manufacture. Ballast shall have a Class A sound rating. Ballast shall be a high frequency
electronic type and operate lamps at a frequency above 42kHz to avoid interference with Infrared
devices. Ballast shall comply with FCC Part 18 Non-Consumer Equipment, Class A for EMI
(Conducted) and (Radiated). Ballast shall not contain any PCB’s (Polychlorinated Biphenyl).
Ballasts for T5 and T5HO lamps shall be “Program Start” with end-of-life detection. The power
factor (PF) for all ballasts shall be greater than 95%. Total harmonic distortion (THD) of the input
current shall not exceed 10% of the fundamental 60 Hz current for low and normal light output
ballasts. 20% of the fundamental 60 Hz current for high light output ballasts (ballast factor greater
than 1.0). Low mercury lamps shall be preferred over alternatives when achievable.

8.14.8 Controls are a key part of any lighting system. Specify controls that maximize the flexibility of your
system while eliminating light usage, automatically. Common controls that must be utilized to
maximize lighting energy efficiencies in all Deutsche Bank projects are as follows:
• Occupancy Sensors: These sensors detect the motion of room occupants, turning off lights in
unoccupied areas and turning them back on when movement is detected. Occupancy sensors
are commonly used in restrooms, offices, and warehouses. These should be a standard part of
any new Deutsche Bank build out.
• Dimmers: Dimming lighting systems allow you to control the amount of light and save energy.
Dimmers are available for fluorescent and incandescent systems. Daylight dimmers are special
sensors that automatically dim room lights based on the amount of free and natural daylight
available. Dimmers are commonly used in conference rooms and exterior offices. These should
be used where practical.
• Daylight Sensor (Photocells): A common inefficiency of exterior lighting systems is a tendency

to "dayburn." This is when lights are on during the day, wasting energy and money. This
problem can be prevented by installing light-sensitive controls that turn the lights on and off
automatically based on daylight. Timers can be used, but do not react to changing daylight
conditions. All exterior lighting designs shall utilize daylight sensors unless unusual site
conditions exist.
• Daylighting of Internal Areas: Daylighting of internal office areas shall be considered and
implemented where possible. Control schemes shall be included that ensure proper lighting to
office environments.
8.14.9 Exit signs in all Deutsche Bank installations shall be ENERGY Star rated and/or operate between 5
and 15 watts at nominal voltage conditions. LED equipped exit signs shall be preferred over other
types of luminaires.
8.14.10 Emergency lighting is to be provided to meet the requirements of Institute guides, statutory
requirements, codes of practice and current standards i.e. BS 5266 etc
8.14.11 External lighting where required is to be provided to suit particular Bank’s requirements.
8.15 SMALL POWER
8.15.1 The small power installation is to be designed to offer a high degree of flexibility for space planning
requirements and provide a simple method of adapting it to cater for high “churn rate”.
8.15.2 The designer is to determine the spacing centres for underfloor track systems - nominal allowance
should be at 4.5m centres for general office environments and three metre centres for dealer
environments.
8.15.3 The design is to normally use grommets to service office work stations and multi-compartment floor
boxes for meeting rooms and executive suites.
8.15.4 Additional small power is to be provided for peripheral equipment such as faxes photocopiers etc.
8.15.5 Design capacity for office: 35 watts/sq.m net office area or 275 watts/work station.

8.16 CRITICAL SYSTEM SMALL POWER
8.16.1 The designer is to provide a fixed power installation system for all equipment room and data hall
applications consisting of dedicated feeds for each cabinet. Bus duct installations above cabinets
may also be considered. Final details to be determined by the consultant. In Class A facilities
utilizing 2N system configurations the utilization of static switches shall be eliminated if all devise
served are dual corded. In mixed environments (dual corded and single corded) the designer shall
evaluate the need and application of static switches to ensure 2N system resilience.
Individual circuit breakers to be provided for each cabinet being served by an industrial plug and
socket. Number of pins to suit 1 Phase or 3 Phase and Neutral.
8.17 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
8.17.1 The fire alarm system is to be provided in accordance with the local Fire Officer/Building Control,
statutory requirements, codes of practice and current standards, i.e. BS5839
8.18 LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
8.18.1 Due consideration is to be given to the requirement of a Leak Detection System.

BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
9 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)GUIDELINES 87
9.1 Objectives 87
9.2 Design Principles 87

9 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) GUIDELINES
9.1 OBJECTIVES
9.1.1 A Building Energy Management System (BEMS) shall be provided to control and monitor the plant,
systems and equipment being installed. The BEMS shall ensure occupant comfort, minimize
running and maintenance costs and allow plant performance and set points to be monitored and
adjusted both locally within the building.
9.2 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
9.2.1 The BMS is to automatically control and manage the building services to ensure that:
• The desired environmental conditions are maintained as and when required within the building.
• The systems and plant serving the building either directly or indirectly perform as and when
required.
• The building services operate with maximum efficiency in respect to energy usage and running
costs. The BMS shall be capable of tracking energy utilization and system efficiency for all
major systems.
9.2.2 The BMS is to support and where necessary be integrated with other dedicated control systems to
enable the appropriate corrective actions to be taken in the event of an emergency such as:
• Power outage and resumption thereafter
• Fire
• Failure of one or more plants followed by restoration.
• Alert the user(s) to any emergency and / or fault conditions that may arise
9.2.3 The BMS is to provide the facility to enable the system to be interrogated both from within the
building and remotely through a secure connection to achieve the following:
• Check and record the performance of the building services in any aspect of its monitored or
controlled operation;
• Adjust or change any of the parameters to which the building services and their controlled
components are required to operate or control;
• Change and pre-define the current and future operating times of the systems comprising the
building services.
9.2.4 The system is to comprise strategically located pre-programmed micro-processor based controllers
linked together by a dedicated communications network so that data from any one controller can be
given to and shared by any one or more of the other controllers.
9.2.5 Generally the controllers are to be multi-functional in as much as each is to be purpose-

programmed to perform a number of independent and/or diverse tasks.
9.2.6 Function-specific (non-programmable) controllers are only to be used for the control of terminal
units.
9.2.7 The system is to be designed so that in the event of loss of communications each controller can
continue to independently operate and manage the plant and services under its control.

9.2.8 The system is to be provided with one or more workstations through which the operator can
interrogate the system using purpose prepared and configured BMS supervisory software.
9.2.9 The system and the information it is monitoring and collecting is to be able to be remotely accessed
using TCP/IP protocol.
9.2.10 The system is not to rely on any of the workstations in order to carry out any of its tasks.
9.2.11 Each multi-functional controller or group of controllers is to be dedicated to the control and
management of a particular system or plant associated with the building services, and is to
therefore generally be located within or adjacent to its associated motor control centre (MCC).
9.2.12 A simple BMS interrogation display panel is to be provided at each panel housing one or more
multi-functional controllers to enable local interrogation and adjustments to be made to the
controllers.
9.2.13 The system software is to be configured on a modular basis so that identical software strategies are
used for like operations.
9.2.14 The system and its components are to have been employed on three or more operational projects
of similar size for a period of at least 18 months.
9.2.15 Each controller is to have the facility in terms of hardware to expand the total number of points
connected to it by up to 20% with a minimum 10% increase in any one type of point, together with
the necessary memory expansion to allow these additional points to be fully utilized.
9.2.16 The supervisory software is to be able to provide simple user-friendly graphical displays showing
real-time values, with the means to allow the operator to control and monitor the performance of the
services installation. In particular it is to allow the operator to:
• view the operation and performance of the BMS system;
• check and record the performance of the building services in any aspect of its monitored or
controlled operation;
• adjust or change any of the parameters to which the building services and their controlled
components are required to operate or control;
• change and pre-define the current and future operating times of the systems comprising the
building services;
• set up and review logs of historical data;
• accept, review and analyse alarm occurrences;
• override automatic control and safety bring into or take out of operation various individual or
groups of components or systems.
9.2.17 The supervisory software is to be password protected to ensure that only operators with the
necessary privileges can interrogate the system and change any of its values or operating states.
9.2.18 Read and write access to the software in each controller is to be password protected.
9.2.19 The terminal unit controls are to be designed such that each terminal unit can operate as a stand-
alone facility, but so that the unit can also operate as a slave to a master unit if operating in an
open space.

9.2.20 In VAV plant the designer is to make sure that the minimum fresh air requirements are met on
reduced supply air volumes. At reduced rates, the pressure characteristics in the ductwork around
the air-handling unit change, affecting the fresh air intake volume, and this must be addressed in
the controls.
9.2.21 Sensor locations are to be representative of areas to be controlled. i.e., avoiding unrepresentative
heat sources, stationary air pocket, draughts or doorways, nor indirect sunlight.
9.2.22 All sensors are to be accessible for maintenance and inspection and test points are to be provided
adjacent to all pipe and duct sensors.
9.2.23 Control strategies are to be developed that allow for quick and easy system expansion without the
need for expensive reconfiguration.
9.2.24 One or more operator terminals which provide a graphical interface to the building services systems
are to be provided.
9.2.25 The system is to be designed such that the effects of a failure of any one component are to be
limited to the system(s) it directly serves.
9.2.26 The system is to be such that there are at least three independent organisations approved by the
system manufacturer who are able to maintain and modify it in every aspect without recourse to the
original manufacturer or installer.
9.2.27 Each workstation is to comprise a PC of suitable specification, with a TFT LCD monitor and colour
ink-jet printer.

LIFTS / ELEVATORS
10 LIFTS (ELEVATORS) GUIDELINES 91
10.1 Passenger Lifts 91
10.2 Goods 91

10 LIFTS (ELEVATORS) GUIDELINES
10.1 PASSENGER LIFTS
10.1.1 The designer is to ensure that a maximum waiting interval of 30 seconds with cars assumed to be
occupied at 80% (60% scenic lifts).
10.1.2 The minimum percentage handling in a 5 minute interval is to be 15% for a single occupancy
building. The stair location is to be taken into account in calculation.
10.1.3 Fire fighting lifts are to be provided as required and shall also be for passenger use and shall meet
all country fire codes.
10.2 GOODS
10.2.1 Dedicated goods/freight lifts are to be provided to buildings over 10,000m² or as required by local
regulations.
10.2.2 Goods/freights lift are to be of sufficient size and capacity to transport the largest IT rack and
partition system components used in the building.
10.2.3 If more than four lifts are required they should be designed to face each other.

COMMISSIONING
11 COMMISSIONING GUIDELINES 93
11.1 Objectives 93

11 COMMISSIONING GUIDELINES
11.1 OBJECTIVES
11.1.1 Refer to the systems global commissioning and testing document for detailed commissioning criteria. The
document can be found on the DB FSG Sharepoint site.
11.1.2 Commissioning is to be the planned, co-ordinated and a collaborative and systematic process of the
review and testing undertaken to confirm that the design performance criteria are fully proven prior to use.
11.1.3 This process is to take place during the entire project, from planning, peer review and design through to
final acceptance of the building.
11.1.4 Commissioning is to provide documented confirmation that building systems function as an integrated
whole as intended by the designer.
11.1.5 The key objectives of commissioning management are to:
• Reduce risks from the project to Deutsche Bank

• Provide a level of quality management at design stage
• Provide a level of quality control at installation and commissioning stages
• Forward problem solving
• Model the commissioning process
• Reduce risks to the project programme.
• Ensure that operations personnel are properly trained on all new system installations.
11.1.6 Full load tests are to be conducted to prove performance of all major systems and all critical systems.
Dummy loads are to be used where the building load is insufficient to prove the overall performance.
11.1.7 All system operating modes shall be tested to the fullest extent possible. Example--UPS systems shall be
tested in normal mode, static bypass mode, external bypass, etc…... This is to be done on all systems to
ensure system performance. All system alarms and metering shall be tested to confirm its operation.
11.1.8 A complete commissioning manual shall be completed at the conclusion of the commissioning process
detailing all tests performed and the results. This document shall also include all operating manuals and
training materials for all major systems and components. The commissioning manual shall outline all
operating sequences that should be followed including chiller operation, switchgear operation, pumps,
valves, controls etc along with any recommended system set points. This manual will be reviewed by the
operations team and approved by them. This manual shall form the basis of the building operating manual
and shall be utilized as the reference document for all future testing of the systems installed. No facility is
to begin operations with client occupation without the complete and approved commissioning manual.
11.1.9 Ensure that the division of responsibilities between designer and appointed commissioning specialist is
clearly defined.
11.1.10 Ensure that all debris, dirt and air locks are removed from pipe work systems prior to commissioning.
11.1.11 Pipework systems flushing velocities are to be achieved either by circulating water through the system
pumps or by the installation of temporary pumps which shall be removed after completion of the flushing
process.
11.1.12 Tolerances for final flow measurements are to be assessed and specified and the commissioning specialist
given a realistic flow rate tolerance within which to establish the system flow balance.

INTELLIGENT
POWER SYSTEM
METERING
12 INTELLIGENT POWER SYSTEM METERING STANDARDS 95
12.1 Guidance Notes 95
12.2 Overview 95
12.3 Installation Requirements 95
12.4 Technical Requirements 95

12.4.1 Energy 95
12.4.2 Demand 96
12.4.3 Logging 96
12.4.4 Network 96
12.4.5 Protocols 96
12.4.6 Security 96
12.4.7 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 97
12.4.8 Commissioning 97

12 INTELLIGENT POWER SYSTEM METERING STANDARDS
12.1 GUIDANCE NOTES
This specification should be applied to all new or retro-fitted facilities throughout the Deutsche Bank
Global portfolio; the document should be applied by the Design Consultant and should be treated
as a guide, to meet the banks’ requirements.
12.2 OVERVIEW
The Metering system to be installed has a number of purposes which are defined below:
• Automatic Power data collection.
• Carbon/Energy Usage Calculations.
• Early warning of potential overuse and automatic load control.
• Load & Capacity management.
• Utility Supplier bill checking.
• Instantaneous and Continuous real time monitoring and alerting of out-of-tolerance power
events.
12.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
• Where any meter is to be installed, where possible it shall be mounted in the equipment that it
monitors (e.g. PDU/Transformer etc.), where this is not possible the meter should be mounted
in an appropriate sized enclosure local to the equipment.
• Where any meter is installed, Current Transformers of 1% accuracy (or better) should be
utilised.
• All meters shall be suitable for and connected through Test terminal blocks.
• Each meter should have an inbuilt LCD display and associated navigation buttons adequate to
allow the user to view parameters locally.
• Each meter should be installed in such a manner that it can be maintained or replaced without
disruption to the service it serves (i.e. No shutdown required).
12.4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
12.4.1 Energy
The unit should be capable of monitoring and calculating no less than the following parameters:
• kVA
• kVARh
• kW
• kWh
• Amps/phase
• Volts/phase
• Power Factor
• Frequency
• Voltage and current unbalance

• Full Harmonic Analysis (Class A & B Facilities ONLY)

o Voltage through the 25th Harmonic
o Current through the 25th Harmonic
12.4.2 Demand
The unit should be capable of monitoring and calculating no less than the following parameters:
• kW demand and min/max
• kVAR demand and min/max
• kVA demand and min/max
• Amps demand and min/max
• Volts demand and min/max
12.4.3 Logging
• The Meter should be capable of logging at least any 6 of the above mentioned values.
• The Meter should be capable of storing logs for a period of not less than 7 days.
OR
• The Meter should be capable of transmitting values to a central server.
• The Meter/system should have the ability to monitor for event (e.g. Sag/Swell) and trigger an
instantaneous data capture of all parameters upon an event for a short time (circa 10 seconds).
12.4.4 Network
• The Metering system should be able to communicate to the central server / GUI (Graphical
User Interface) by no less than the following mediums:
o TCP/Ethernet (No less than 10BaseT)

o RS485 (no less than 19k2)
o RS232
12.4.5 Protocols
• The Metering system should have the ability to communicate to and integrate with devices
utilising not only its own protocol (proprietary or otherwise) but also Modbus and Profibus (TCP,
485 & 323).
12.4.6 Security
• The system shall be configured so as to allow users/operators differing levels of access
dependent upon password levels.
• The system shall be provided with a Username / Password Login Facility.
• The system should have the facility for different levels of User:
o Read Only – Level 1

o Read Only & Produce Reports – Level 2
o Full Read & Write Access – Level 3
o Administrator – Level 4
• The system should have the ability to historically log when users sign IN / OUT to provide an
audit trail.

12.4.7 Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Systems within Class A & B facilities should be provided with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
• In some Class C facilities dependant on size, a GUI may be required and should be proposed
and agreed at design stage.
• The GUI Software should be installed off site on a machine of appropriate specification to run
the applications and be equipped with enough storage to allow historical logging.
• The application should be based upon MS Windows and or MS SQL server OR ORACLE.
• The GUI shall display live values from the networked meters via different levels of pages as
follows:
o Level 1 - Graphic detailing site overview.
o Level 2 - Graphic detailing Riser Schematic overview.
o Level 3 - Graphic detailing meters on each floor/area.
o Level 4 - Graphic detailing individual meter drawing.
o Level 5 - Graphic(s) detailing system engineering parameters and settings.
o Level 6 - Graphic(s) Displaying Logs of collected Data.
• Navigation between graphical views should be via 'click' box operations.
• The GUI should have the ability to auto-generate reports including but not limited to:
o Produces load profiles
o Cost Profiles
o Power Quality
o Custom Reports.
• The GUI shall be provided with full web browser facilities.
• The Web browser shall allow system users/operators to have access to the system via a
dedicated TCP/IP WAN or internet, this being a Secure Data Network (SDN) .
• The GUI should have the ability to generate alarms upon an event or out of tolerance situations.
• The GUI should have the ability to send email alerts to pre-define recipients upon an event or
alarm.
12.4.8 Commissioning
Upon installation of any Power Measurement Device, the following commissioning process should
be undertaken as a minimum.
• Upon installation of the CT’s, the make, model, type and CT/PT ratios should be recorded.
• Upon installation of the intelligent meter it is imperative that the correct CT/PT ratio is
configured and clarified against the CT paperwork.
• Once installed the live meter should be read and recorded for Amps on each phase, power
factor and kW readings, to ensure sensible values.
• Every meter should be tested and compared against readings from a calibrated clamp meter
which is of equal or better quality than the CT’s and meter being installed. The test results
should be within 1% of actual measured values.
• The tests should comprise of no less than two levels:
• Off load – Less than 3 amps per phase
• On load – Greater that 50% of the total CT capability

MAINTENANCE
13 MAINTENANCE 99
13.1 Maintenance 99

13 MAINTENANCE
13.1 MAINTENANCE
13.1.1 The designer shall ensure and take into consideration the requirements of all local statutory requirements (
for example CDM Regulations , Health and Safety at Work Act etc..for the UK)
13.1.2 The designer is to inform architects and other design team members of the access requirements for
maintenance and is to ensure that requirements are satisfied.
13.1.3 Once distribution systems are installed they still need to be accessed for maintenance. At design stage the
issues of how all parts of the system can be accessed must be addressed.
13.1.4 Provide access ladders, platforms or walkways where necessary when plant and controls cannot be
reached. Provide step-overs to pipe work where required (especially on roofs).
13.1.5 Provide lifting beams above heavy plant items.
13.1.6 Check lift loading capacity if it is anticipated these will be used to transport plant to roof plant room,
including replacement plant.
13.1.7 Allow sufficient space for plant maintenance in accordance with manufacturers requirements e.g., chillers
may require a maintenance area equal to their whole length for withdrawal of condenser coils.
13.1.8 Follow standard design guidance regarding provision of maintenance equipment on all systems, e.g.
isolation valves, drain points, pressure tappings, pressure and temperature gauges, test points, access
panels, means of electrical isolation etc.
13.1.9 Allow adequate space for getting the plant in to and out of the building, for day one installation,
replacement, and future installation of tenants’ plant, chillers and heat rejection, UPS, generators, kitchen
and restaurant plant etc.
13.1.10 Allow sufficient space to comply with any supply authority access and maintenance requirements for their
equipment.
13.1.11 Allow sufficient space for access for commissioning and maintenance of pipe work and ductwork fittings.
Check manufacturer’s guidelines for access space for regulators and actuators and allow for insulation
thickness.
13.1.12 Consider both current and proposed legislation that may impact on maintenance, e.g. refrigerant plant using
refrigerants may have limited life.
13.1.13 Consider the likely availability of spares during the plant lifetime, and avoid the use of plant that may have
unavailability, e.g. plant that is about to be superseded.
13.1.14 Use standard arrangements wherever possible so that the same spare parts can be used on a number of
systems and components. This reduces the amount of spares that need to be kept, and also improves
reliability through interchangeability.
13.1.15 Consider the effect of plant down time during maintenance. Duty and standby facilities, or some level of
redundancy, are to be provided where it is essential for system operation to be maintained.
13.1.16 Ensure that every section of pipe within a pipe work system can be capable of being drained.
13.1.17 Access hatches are to be provided in ductwork immediately adjacent to all fire and smoke dampers to allow
access for resetting and maintenance.
13.1.18 Include for sufficient access to enable cleaning of all internal parts of ductwork systems.
13.1.19 Ensure that water collection and drainage requirements are provided for pumps and other equipment that
discharge water from shaft seals, blow downs etc.

CAD GUIDELINES
14 CAD GUIDELINES 101
14.1 Overview 101
14.2 CAD Guidelines 101
CAD GUIDELINES
14 CAD GUIDELINES
14.1 OVERVIEW
14.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to outline the baseline requirements of CAD drawings on Deutsche
Bank projects.
14.1.2 Review
This section is currently being reviewed by the engineering team in order to ensure suitability for
updated engineering and facilities management operating and maintenance tools.
14.2 CAD GUIDELINES
14.2.1 Cad Drawing Setup / Guidelines
Version 1.0 – 01 February 2007
1. All drawings must be referenced from 0,0.
2. All drawings must use the Deutsche Bank (DB) Layer Set-Up. (Please see Layer list below).
3. Only Guideline blocks must be used in drawings. A CD with the existing DB blocks is
available upon request.4. Where possible, please draw items using PLINES with a width of 0.
5. Items/blocks must not be solid filled. Existing blocks on any drawings provided by DB must
not be exploded or amended.
6. Blocks must not be attached to other blocks; desk name/desk number block must not be
attached to the desks.
7. All drawings must be drawn in Model Space. Page Borders must be inserted on to Paper
Space.
Layer Code Full Layer Details Colour Linetype RIBA Equivalent
ACG Architectural - Ceiling Grid Yellow Cont. Z034
ALG Architectural - Lighting Grid Green Cont. G54/G541
AFG Architectural - Floor Grid Cyan Mini Dot Z030
AST Architectural - Structure 8 Mini Dot G251-G321
ABG Architectural - Base Grid 8 Centre Z032
AST-HI Architectural - Hidden Structure 8 Hidden2 N/A
AST-HT Architectural - Hatching (Solid) 8 N/A G26
AST-TX Architectural - Text (Notes) 8 N/A N/A
AIP Architectural - Internal Partition (Includes Partition Doors) 8 Cont. G252-G321
AIP-TX Architectural - Internal Partition Text (Notes) White N/A N/A
FDP-TX Furniture - Department Name (Used On Desk Label Block) White N/A F191
FDN Furniture - Desk Number (Used on Desk Label Block) Yellow N/A F191
CAD GUIDELINES
FEQ Furniture - Equipment (Printers/Faxes/Scanners etc) Green N/A G4
FFU Furniture - (Desks/Chairs/Cabinets) Red N/A G46/G472
FFU-Dim Furniture - Dimensions White N/A G46/G472
FNM Furniture - Name (Used on Desk Label Block) Green N/A G46/G472
FPL Furniture - Plants Green N/A G46/G472
FPL-TX Furniture - Plant Text Label White N/A G46/G472
FRM Furniture - Room Names White N/A G46/G472
FCC-TX Furniture - Cost Centre (Used on Desk Label Block) White N/A G46/G472
EFP Electrical - Fixed Point Magenta Cont. G53/531/532
EFB Electrical - Floor Box Magenta Cont. G53/531/532
EFL Electrical - Fly Lead Magenta Cont. G53/531/532
ELG Electrical - Lighting Green Cont. G54/761
FISP Fire - Sprinklers Cyan Cont. G572-G752
FISD Fire - Smoke Detectors Cyan Cont. G572-G752
FIFE Fire - Extinguishers/Signage Cyan Cont. G572-G752
FAR Furniture - Area Red Cont. F9
FAR-TX Furniture - Area Text Red N/A F9
FAR-Desk Furniture - Bricsnet Area Mapping Magenta Cont. F9
FAR-Nett Furniture - Total Nett Area Green Cont. F9
SSE Security - Cameras Green Cont. G571
SSC Security - Equipment (Card Readers etc) Green Cont. G571
MMD Mechanical - Diffusers Cyan Cont. H731
MMD-HI Mechanical - Hidden Diffusers Red Cont. H731
FRAME Page Border/Details White N/A Z010/Z011
ZFU Move details Green N/A N/A
APPENDIX
CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES REV C APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A – SPACE GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS
Appendix A1 - Building Classification ................................................................................................................... 105
Appendix A2 - Area Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 108
Appendix A3 - Space Calculation Examples .......................................................................................................... 109
Appendix A1 - Building Classification
Critical Environments Design

Building Classification Definition
Locations that incorporate front office environments and information

technology systems critical to the Business (e.g. trading floors, data
centres, etc.)
CLASS A
Full system(s) availability requirements are 24 hours/day, 365
days/year
2 N infrastructure supporting critical systems
Locations that incorporate middle office environments that directly

support day to day operations from which middle office
environments are dependent (e.g. controlling / settlements etc.)
CLASS B
Full system(s) availability requirements are 24 hours/day, 365
days/year, with defined maintenance interruptions
N + 1 infrastructure supporting critical systems

Building Classification Definition
Locations that incorporate business environments that provide

ancillary support functions, (e.g. Corporate Real Estate, Human
Recources, Retail Bank branches etc.) that for specific BCM or
Business reasons require standby generation plant
CLASS C
Full system(s) availability during normal working hours
N Infrastructure, plus Standby Generator
No further critical systems
Locations that incorporate business environments that provide

ancillary support functions, (e.g. Corporate Real Estate, Human
Resources, Retail Bank branches etc.)
Full system(s) availability during normal working hours
CLASS D
N Infrastructure
No further critical systems

TO SUPPORT THE CLASSES OF BUILDING WE EXPECT :
Criteria
Power and environmental control systems that are duplicated in a way that
allows them to sustain faults and maintenance without interruption of the
CLASS A services to the critical business loads / areas.
System(s) availability requirements are 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
Power and environmental control systems that have sufficient spare capacity
and redundancy to sustain services to critical loads/areas under single fault
CLASS B conditions
Shut downs are necessary for essential maintenance
System(s) availability requirements are 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, with
defined maintenance interruptions
No special back-up or redundancy (except standby generation plant for Class

C)
CLASSES C & D No critical loads / areas supported
Failure of service(s) occurs on fault and loss of service(s) continues until the
fault is repaired.
System(s) availability during normal working hours.

Primary Components Tier Classification
General Cooling to Trading and Equipment Room Electrical to Trading and Equipment Room
TIER Definition Incoming Power
Chillers Pumps Pipework BMS Room A/C UPS Gen PDUs
Power distribution
Da ta Centre a nd
Dua l
A Ma jor 2'n' 2n 2(n+1) 2n LAN
2n 2n 2n 2n 2n 2n
Tra ding
Middle Office
B Business
n+1 n+1 n+1 n n n+1 n n+1 n+1 n n
Dependent *
Ba ck Office Genera tor n

C S upport S ervice Required
n n+1 n n n n Loca l
min 2No.
n n
*
Retail Ba nk No
D (with reliable Genera tor
n n+1 n n n n Loca l - n n
infra structure)
* S ubject to Business ca se justifica tion

2N Scheme
Generator
G Power
Power Uninterruptible Distribution Unit
Transformer Power Supply
CRITICAL
UPS PDU LOAD
UPS PDU
Input / Output Switchgear

G

N+1 Scheme
Input / Output Switchgear
Power CRITICAL
Transformers LOAD
UPS PDU
UPS PDU
Power
Uninterruptible
Distribution Unit
Power Supply
G G
Generators
Appendix A2 - Area Definitions
GSM: Gross Square Metres measures the total inside gross area of a floor/building. This area is usually
measured to the inside finish surface of the exterior wall.
RSM: The Rentable Square Metres is generally calculated by subtracting all core & vertical penetration
areas from the GSM. (see diagram 1) However as every lease agreement is bespoke and each country
has differing definitions of ‘Core’ the methodology is inconsistent. This led to the development of NUA as
the Guideline DB definition of space.
NUA: The Net Useable Area excludes core areas such as lifts, lift lobbies, stairs, toilets and building
reception areas, as well as vertical risers, plant rooms, Main Equipment Rooms and fire compartmented
primary circulation. The Net Useable Area includes all areas that are assignable or could be assigned to
DB’s office operations, this also includes IT Comms rooms, cleaners stores, vending areas/pantries, built-
in wall storage and includes secondary circulation.(see diagram 2)
In some cases
toilet cores are Fire
compartmented TR/Comms
included within
circulation/lift rooms are within
the rental area
lobby NUA
Diagram No.1 Diagram No.2 Vending areas,

Toilet cores,
cleaners stores etc
staircases &
that are not part of
plant risers
the landlord core
are within NUA
Appendix A3 - Space Calculation Examples
To calculate the workstation occupancy the total NUA area is divided by the number of workstations within
the open plan and the number of workstations within offices. Internal meeting rooms are excluded from the
desk count. For example:
The total NUA = 931sqm The total NUA = 931sqm
Total No. of workstations in the open plan = 82 Total No. of workstations in the open plan = 130*
Total No. of workstations in the offices = 6 Total No. of workstations in the offices = 4
Therefore the total occupancy density = 931sqm / 88 = 10.5sqm. Total No. of Think tanks = 3
Maximum occupancy = 88 Total No. of desks in flexible meeting = 4
Total No. of workplaces at Touchdowns = 3
Maximum occupancy = 144**
Therefore the total occupancy density = 931sqm / 140 = 6.65sqm.
*Flat screen technology used to reduce size of desk depth
** dependent on statutory and M&E limitations
CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES REV C APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B – ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS
Appendix B1 - Solid Demountable Partitions .................................................................................................... 111
Appendix B2 - Glazed Partitions.......................................................................................................................... 112
Appendix B3 - Doors .............................................................................................................................................. 113
Appendix B4 - Glazing ........................................................................................................................................... 114
Appendix B5 - Carpet ............................................................................................................................................ 118
Appendix B6 Furniture - Chairs ............................................................................................................................. 121
Appendix B7 - Lighting ......................................................................................................................................... 122
Appendix B8 - Kitchen........................................................................................................................................... 123
Appendix B9 - Paints, Sealants and Adhesives ...................................................................................................... 124
Appendix B1 - Solid Demountable Partitions
Type: Ventura
Supplier: Vosseler (UK) Ltd
143 Camden Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2RA
Tel: 01892 516555
Fax: 01892 510744
e-mail: info@vosseler.co.uk
Contact: Patrick Devlin
Location: Office & meeting room crosswalls generally
Key: ****
Construction: V-jointed bi-bloc board system 100mm thick steel framed
Single boarded on 75mm stud
Double boarded on 50mm stud
Module size: Generally 1200mm with site cuts where applicable
Boards: Single boarded:
12.5mm bevel edged vinyl wrapped plasterboard outer layer
Double boarded:
12.5mm bevel edged vinyl wrapped plasterboard outer layer
9mm square edge plasterboard inner layer
Board finish: Fabric backed vinyl Muraspec Kent 3944
Trim finish: Powder coat RAL 9010
Head section: 10mm board trim to head track to form 25mm flashgap (or flashgap to suit).
Jointing strip: H section joint strip between boards to partitions over 3m high RAL 9010
Base section: 10mm board trim to base track to form 22mm recessed skirting
Insulation: 50mm rockwool RW45A
Acoustics: Rw 48 dB
Appendix B2 - Glazed Partitions
Type: Esswall
143 Camden Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2RA
Tel: 01892 516555
Fax: 01892 510744
Location: Office & meeting room fronts generally
Key: ****
Construction: 75mm thick aluminium flush framed system
Finish: Powder coated RAL 9007
Module size: Up to 1200mm (site sizes to be determined by setting out)
Glazing: Double glazed with 6.8mm PVB laminated glass
Glass jointing: 50 x 25mm integral mullion with pig-nose mechanical fixings
Head section: 17mm tray section with adjustable head track to form 25mm gap.
Base section: 10mm tray section with painted MDF base to form 10mm flashgap.
Transom: 50 x 40mm RHS transom to partitions only over 3m high. 10 & 17mm
glazing tray above & below.
Manifestation: Opal frost acid etch type film in design to be confirmed
Bomb film: Not required with 6.8mm PVB laminated glass
Acoustics: Rw 38dB
Appendix B3 - Doors
Type: Solid doors to system partitions
143 Camden Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2RA
Tel: 01892 516555
Fax: 01892 510744
Location: As layouts
Key: As door schedule
Leaf
o Construction: 44mm solid core flush doors
o Veneer: Typically straight grain American white oak
o Lippings: 6mm oak to long edges
o Finish: 2 coat AC lacquer
o Vision panels: Where applicable glazed in 6.8mm PVB laminated safety glass
Frames
o Type: ITT199 75mm aluminium system frames
o Finish: Powder coated RAL 9007
o Overpanel: Double glazed esswall module overpanel to door modules over 3m high only.
Ironmongery:
o Type: See separate ironmongery specification
o Set: As ironmongery schedule
o Finish: Satin stainless steel
Appendix B4 - Glazing
Glazing ¾ Low-E Glazing

Maximum glazing assembly U-value of 0.30
¾ Optimised Window to Wall Ratio
Vision glass not to exceed 40%
OR
Provide external vertical shading that extends 4ft beyond exterior wall at each floor
OR
Provide energy model demonstrating glass performance is equivalent to glazing

requirements outlined in the following section
¾ Optimised Glazing
Installation of double glazed or argon fi lled units in all guest rooms
Appendix B5 - Carpet
Environmental Aspirations (what to look for):
• Low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Modular (e.g. tiles)—these are easier to repair and replace, and result in less waste.
• High recycled content.
• Low-VOC carpet tiles and glues.
• Virgin (non-recycled) PVC content minimised.
• Lease option or manufacturer take-back program.
• Use of pesticides and fire retardants minimised.
• Measures in place to reduce ecological impact of manufacturing process.
Low Emitting Materials

• Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents and ensure VOC limits are clearly stated in
specifications for the following:
• Carpet Systems
o Indoor Carpet and Carpet Pad: 50g/L
o Carpet Fibers should meet CRI label or equivalent
DEUTSCHE BANK GLOBAL TILE SPECIFICATION (DRAFT Feb 2009):

Carpet: Carpeting shall be of the same type and shall consist of:
Construction:
• Tufted or woven
• level or multi-level loop pile
• maximum height variation of 1/32 inch
Face Fiber (Yarn):
• 100% first quality, bulk continuous filament (BCF) nylon type 6,0 or 6,6 (specify on worksheet)offering a
construction and performance standards testing program by fiber producer.
• Hollow filament fiber shape for optimum soil hiding capability.
• Fiber identification to AATCC 20.
Stain Repellant:
• AATCC 171 (HWE) for 2 washings to simulate removal of topical treatments by hot water extraction, followed
by AATCC 175.
• Minimum rating of 8 using AATCC Red 40 Stain Scale.
Antimicrobial:
• Manufacturer to provide/outline process/application
Dye Method:
• Solution dyed
• Yarn dyed
• No Toxic Dyes
Pile/Face Weight:
• ASTM D5848
• Minimum 17 oz/yd2 Guage:
• Minimum 1/10 in. Rows:
• Minimum 10.7/in. Tufts:
• Minimum 107/sq. in. Tuft Bind:
• ASTM D1335
• Minimum of 10 lbs-force
Finished Pile Height:
• Minimum 1/8 in. Primary Backing:
• tufted - 100% woven or non-woven synthetic
Secondary Backing:
• vinyl or urethane backing system or equivalent
• PVC Free
Nominal Total Thickness
• Minimum 1/4 in. Tile Size:
• 24ԡ x24ԡ
• 36ԡ x 36ԡ
• 50 cm x 50 cm Total Weight:
• Minimum 75 oz./sq. yd. Flammability:
• Minimum >0.45 watts/cm2 critical radiant flux and/or regulatory requirements - ASTM 648
Smoke Density:
• ASTM E662 Rating to be less than 450 Dm in flaming mode(or to State Code).
• Must meet Flammability Standard CPSC FF1 -70 (Methenamine Pill test ASTM D2859)
Colorfastness to Light (Lightfastness):
• Minimum <= 4.0 at 80 hours
Colorfastness to crocking:
• Minimum <= 4.0 wet or dry
Static Electricity:
• Minimum < 3.5 kV by permanent means (i.e. antistatic filaments) and without chemical treatment.
• Electrostatic Propensity (Step & Scuff): AATCC 134.
Dimensional Stability:
• Maximum Change <= 0.2%

Appearance Retention:
• Minimum Rating of 2.5 using Vetterman Drum Test – ASTM D541 7 for 22,000 cycles
• Testing without underpad or brushing.
Indoor Air Quality:
• Maximum 0.5 mg/m2hr total VOC emission per ASTM D51 16.
• Meet CRI Green Label requirements.
Resistance to Delamination:
• Minimum 10 lbs/inch - ASTM D3936
Colorfastness to atmospheric contaminants:
• AATCC 164 (oxides of nitrogen) & AATCC 129 (ozone) for 2 cycles
• AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change rating minimum of 3.
Coloration:
• Minimum 5 color hues. Hue values to be in
• medium to medium-dark range for optimum soil hiding capability.
Recycling:
• New Carpet:
1. Carpet must be eligible for recycling by the supplying mill or fiber producer to an existing operational third
party certified recycling center; submit program parameters. Landfills are not an option!
2. Recycled Content: LEED Minimum or Industry Std. whichever is >.
• Used Carpet:
1. Remove carpet and recycle regardless of manufacturer, fiber type or construction. Reclamation Agency and
Carpet Remover shall certify in writing that Used Carpet was removed and recycled. Landfills are not an
option!
Appendix B6 Furniture
Furniture – Chairs
• Modular design; design and fabrication minimises materials use and waste.
• Recycled content (structure, substrate, fabric and other finishes).
• Natural, renewable materials.
• Recycled, FSC-certified or plantation timber (substrate and veneers).
• High durability.
• Designed for easy disassembly and repair, reuse, recycling of components.
• Take-back program by manufacturer or lease program that incorporates end-of-life reuse or recycling.
• Use mechanical fixings in preference to glues where possible.
• No or low-VOC (including substrate material, glues and finishes).
• Low embodied energy.
• Use of fire retardants and pesticides minimised—in fabrics etc.
• ISO 14001-certified environmental management system (EMS) in place.
Physical Requirements:
TBD
Furniture – Desk System
• Design and fabrication minimises materials use and waste.
• Recycled, FSC-certified or plantation timber (plantation good, FSC better, recycled best).
• Recycled-content steel or aluminium.
• Design for easy disassembly and recycling.
• Manufacturer take-back scheme.
• No or low-VOC glues and solvents (including those used in MDF/ply).
• No virgin PVC (may use environmentally preferred alternatives such as linoleum, high density polyethylene).
TBD
Appendix B7 - Lighting
• Modular design; design and fabrication minimises materials use and waste.
• Paint your office walls and ceilings a light colour to minimise lighting demand.
• Use efficient fluorescent lights with specular reflectors and electronic ballasts for general office lighting.
• Use compact fluorescent or light emitting diode (LED) lighting for special purpose lighting.
• These are up to ten times more efficient than low voltage dichroic, halogen or incandescent lights. ‘Low voltage’
does not mean ‘low energy’—it’s the wattage that’s important.
• Control lights with motion-based sensors.
• Light sensors are useful near windows.
Refer to the Lighting Upgrade Specification on the Sustainability Sharepoint site.
Appendix B8 - Kitchen
Taps
• Add flow restrictors to existing taps, or (if new) choose taps with the best available star rating.
• Use powder-coated or stainless steel tapware in preference to chromium-plated steel (where possible) because
the latter generates toxic by-products in its production.
TBD
Refrigerator
• Choose a refrigerator with a high star rating and low energy consumption
• Bigger refrigerators tend to use more energy, so be careful not to oversize the fridge for your needs.
• Choose a model that uses hydrocarbon refrigerants in preference to HFCs.
• Locate the refrigerator in a cool spot, with adequate ventilation around it.
• Check that the seals on older fridges are still effective.
• Set the thermostat no lower than 4 degrees.
TBD
Dishwasher
• Choose a model with a high star rating for energy and water (efficient dishwashers use half the water of non-
efficient dishwashers).
• Only run the dishwasher with full load.
TBD
Hot water boiler
• Large hot water boilers can use as much electricity as 10 desktop computers.
• Electric kettles are the best option, approximately 60% more efficient than a standard boiling water unit.
• Choose a kettle with auto-switch off and water level indicator.
• If using a hot water boiler, ensure it has a timer and manual switch off, uses less than 50 W on standby, is well
insulated and has a maximum capacity of 2.5 L
TBD
Appendix B9 - Paints, Sealants and Adhesives
• Using light colours on interior surfaces can save energy by reducing artificial lighting needs.
• Many low-VOC paints are commercially available at competitive prices. Compare by checking the VOC content
(maximum allowable VOC content for low-VOC paints is 16 g/L, as compared to around 60–80 g/L for
conventional paints).
• Adding darker pigments to a low-VOC paint base can increase the VOC content, so check with your paint
manufacturer. This is not the case for natural paints, which contain no VOCs or toxic additives regardless of the
colour.
• Some low-VOC paints also have other positive environmental attributes, such as those displaying the Good
Environmental Choice
• Ecolabel. This certifies the paint conforms to other international best practice criteria such as limits on titanium
dioxide content.
• To keep costs and emissions low, consider using a low-VOC paint for ceilings and light-coloured walls, and
natural paints where you want darker or bolder colours, for example reception areas or feature walls.
Low Emitting Materials
• Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents and ensure the following maximum VOC limits are
clearly stated in specifications for the following:
¾ Paint
• Interior Latex Flat: 50g/L
• Non Flat:150g/L
¾ Adhesives:
• Wood Floor Adhesive 100g/L;
• Rubber Floor Adhesive 60g/L;
• Ceramic Tile Adhesives: 65g/L,
• Subfloor Adhesives:50g/L;
• Drywall & Panel Adhesives 50g/L;
• Multipurpose Construction Adhesive 70g/L
• No added urea-formaldehyde
¾ Coatings
• Floor Coating: 100g/L;
• Sealers: 250g/L;
• Stains: 250g/L
• Floor Coating: 100g/L;
• Varnish: 350g/L;
• Lacquer: 550g/L
¾ Composite Wood & Agrifibre
• No added urea-formaldehyde
Please note that the above are maximum limits, there are many products which have much lower levels.
CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES REV C APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C - SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS
Appendix C1 - Additional Sustainability Resources ............................................................................................. 126
Appendix C2 – Sustainability Matrix - Project Life Cycle ................................................................................... 127
Appendix C3 – LEED Commercial Interiors (CI) Checklist ............................................................................... 128
Appendix C1 - Additional Sustainability Resources
Greenguard
Greenguard is the world's largest guide for selecting low-emitting products and materials. It is a
guide is developed by GEI, an industry-independent non-profit organization that is not affiliated
with any manufacturer of a product that GEI certifies and can be found at:
www.greenguard.org
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) helps the United States federal government "buy
green," and in doing so, uses the federal government's enormous buying power to stimulate
market demand for green products and services. Geared first to help federal purchasers, this site
can help green vendors, businesses large and small -- and consumers.
Use the site to:

Find and evaluate information about green products and services;
Identify federal green buying requirements;
Calculate the costs and benefits of purchasing choices;
Manage green purchasing processes.
Sections of the site most useful to consumers include: finding and evaluating green products and
services; tools and related links.
http://www.epa.gov/epp/
Appendix C2 – Sustainability Matrix - Project Life Cycle
Acquisition Design & Occupancy Disposition

Construction
; Sustainable site ; Build-out compliance ; Lease renewal: green ; Alternate use
selection negotiation marketing
; Submetering
Lease Admin/ ; Green leasing &
; Cost allocation
; Subleases: green
strategies marketing
Transactions ; Audit LL requirements
; LEED/BREEAM ; Energy and water
certifications.
Project ; Green Building Design
retrofits
; Green contractors
Management Standards
; Waste & recycling
; Lifecycle Modeling reduction in moves &
remodels
; Due diligence on ; Commissioning ; Energy Mgmt Diagnostics

Facilities building envelope, ; Equipment Warranties ; Recycling & Reuse
Management HVAC, lighting, power, ; Set-Up Utilities ; Infrastructure Upgrades
and water systems
; O&M Optimization
; Greening Contractors &
Supplies
; Utility Bill Mgmt & Reporting
; LEED/BREEAM certification
; Portfolio Optimization ; AWS space planning ; CSR Reporting

Corporate- ; Green Asset Valuation. ; Technology ; Renewable Power
; Public Transit access infrastructure ; Carbon Offsets/Strategy
wide
; AWS policies in decision ; ISO 14001
making ; IT Upgrades
; Power down/turn off
Employee ; Use Less/Recycle
Outreach ; Alternative Transportation
; Tele/Video Conferencing
Appendix C3 – LEED Commercial Interiors (CI) Checklist
LEED for Commercial Interiors v2.0
Registered Project Checklist
Project Name:
Project Address:
Yes ? No
0 0 0 Project Totals (Pre-Certification Estimates) 57 Points
Certified: 21-26 points Silver: 27-31 points Gold: 32-41 points Platinum: 42-57 points
Yes ? No
0 0 0 Sustainable Sites 7 Points
0 0 0 Credit 1 Site Selection 1 to 3
Select a LEED Certified Building 3
-OR- Locate the tenant space in a building with the following characteristics: 1 to 3
Option 1A Brownfield Redevelopment 1/2
Option 1B Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity 1/2
Option 1C Stormwater Management, Treatment 1/2
Option 1D Heat Island Reduction, Non-Roof 1/2 to 1
Option 1E Heat Island Reduction, Roof 1/2
Option 1F Light Pollution Reduction 1/2
Option 1G Water Efficient Irrigation, Reduce by 50% 1/2
Option 1H Water Efficient Irrigation, No Potable Use or No Irrigation 1/2
Option 1I Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1/2
Option 1J Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction 1/2
Option 1K On-site Renewable Energy 1/2 to 1
Option 1L Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance 1/2 to 3
Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 1

Credit 3.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation 1
Credit 3.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1
Credit 3.3 Alternative Transportation, Parking Availability 1
Last Modified: May 2008 1 of 4

Yes ? No
Water Efficiency 2 Points
Credit 1.1 Water use Reduction, 20% Reduction 1
Credit 1.2 Water use Reduction, 30% Reduction 1
Yes ? No
0 0 0 Energy & Atmosphere 12 Points
Yes Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning Required
Yes Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Required
Yes Prereq 3 CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment Required
*NOTE for EAc1: All LEED for Commercial Interiors projects registered after June 26th, 2007 are required to achieve at least two (2) points under EAc1.
Projects may earn two (2) points from achieving any combination of the 4 sub-credits under EAc1.
Credit 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance, Lighting Power 1 to 3

Option A Reduce lighting power density to 15% below the standard 1
Option B Reduce lighting power density to 25% below the standard 2
Option C Reduce lighting power density to 35% below the standard 3
Credit 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance, Lighting Controls 1
0 0 0 Credit 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance, HVAC 1 to 2

Option A Equipment Efficiency and Zoning & Controls 1 to 2
Option B Reduce Design Energy Cost 1 to 2
Credit 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance, Equipment & Appliances 1 to 2

Option A 70% of ENERGY STAR eligible equipment ENERGY STAR rated 1
Option B 90% of ENERGY STAR eligible equipment ENERGY STAR rated 2
Credit 2 Enhanced Commissioning 1
0 0 0 Credit 3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability 1 to 2

Case A Projects with area less than 75% of total building area 1 to 2
Case B Projects with area 75% or more of total building area 2
Credit 4 Green Power 1

Yes ? No
Materials & Resources 14 Points
Yes Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables Required
Credit 1.1 Tenant Space, Long Term Commitment 1
Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 40% of Interior Non-Structural Components 1
Credit 1.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 60% of Interior Non-Structural Components 1
Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% From Landfill 1
Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% From Landfill 1
Credit 3.1 Resource Reuse, 5% 1
Credit 3.2 Resource Reuse, 10% 1
Credit 3.3 Resource Reuse, 30% Furniture and Furnishings 1
Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) 1
Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) 1
Credit 5.1 Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Regionally 1
Credit 5.2 Regional Materials, 10% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally 1
Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1
Credit 7 Certified Wood 1

Yes ? No
Indoor Environmental Quality 17 Points
Yes Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance Required
Yes Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Required
Credit 1 Outside Air Delivery Monitoring 1
Credit 2 Increased Ventilation 1
Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction 1
Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy 1
Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants 1
Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings 1
Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems 1
Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Laminate Adhesives 1
Credit 4.5 Low-Emitting Materials, Systems Furniture and Seating 1
Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1
Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting 1
Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Temperature and Ventilation 1
Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort, Compliance 1
Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort, Monitoring 1
Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces 1
Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views, Daylight 90% of Spaces 1
Credit 8.3 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Seated Spaces 1
Yes ? No
Innovation & Design Process 5 Points
Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design: Provide Specific Title 1
Credit 2 LEED® Accredited Professional 1

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GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES 4

SPACE GUIDELINES 13

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES 19

DB NEW WORKPLACE 39

SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES 45

ENGINEERING GUIDELINES 58

CAD GUIDELINES 100

APPENDIX A – SPACE GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 104

APPENDIX B – ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 110

APPENDIX C - SUSTAINABILITY GUIDELINES SUPPLEMENTS 125

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AC Air Conditioning MEP Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

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1.2 CRES Office Design Guidelines 6

1.3 Use of the Guidelines 7

1.4 Definitions 10

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1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GUIDELINES

1.1.1 Why a Guideline?

Global definition of uniform flexible space will :

• Reduce cost and time of project design teams.

• Reduced churn costs by providing a standard document for designers

1.1.2 Project Management Body of Knowledge

Project Design Project

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1.2 CRES OFFICE DESIGN GUIDELINES

3. DB New Workplace Guidelines

¾ Commissioning – refer to the FSG Sharepoint site

¾ Branding – defines how the DB brand should be communicated

1.2.2 Space Guidelines

1.2.3 Architectural Guidelines

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1.2.4 DB New Workplace Guidelines

1.2.5 Sustainability Guidelines

1.2.6 Engineering Guidelines

1. MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

4. Building Management System (BMS)

7. Intelligent Power Systems Metering

1.2.7 CAD Guidelines

1.3 USE OF THE GUIDELINES

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1.3.2 Subject Matter Experts

Subject Matter Expert/

Lighting Glen Neville

Carbon Strategy Ron Herbst

Controls & Metering Keith Skipp

Critical Plant Robin Bloomfield

Energy Purchasing Jordan Jansen

Fire Systems Johnson Tan

Furniture Hermann Schnell

HVAC, Central Plant Keith Skipp

Onsite Renewable Energy Ron Herbst

Sustainable Supply Chain Jordan Jansen

Trading Desk Karl Chamberlain (CRES) / Andrew-IT Gilbert (IES)

Utilities Thomas Mader

Water Efficiency Joachim Stauber

Health & Safety Martin Hardy

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1.3.3 Design Validation Process

1.3.4 O&M Manual

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¾ Facilities Management Service Areas

1.4.1 Building Classification

The Agreed BCM/GTO/CRES High Level Definitions of Building Classifications are: