UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
Use an integrated approach to the planning and design of Fitness Facilities that
minimizes energy consumption and optimizes life cycle cost renewable energy
possibilities. Use a practical combination of site selection and siting, energy conserving
building envelope technologies, energy efficient lighting, occupant sensing controls,
systems to achieve this goal. Incorporate renewable energy principles such as day-
lighting, passive and active solar heating, natural ventilation, and photo-voltaics where
they are life cycle cost effective.
Follow the guidance in UFC 3-400-01, Energy Conservation.
A new UFC addressing sustainable design is in draft form. When it is released, it will be
referenced in this section and the criteria outlined in this section modified as necessary.
3-9.1
Service Specific.
See the following Service-specific requirements:
3-9.1.1
Army.
Design Fitness Facility projects with consideration for sustainable ratings in eight facility
categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and
Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Facility Delivery Process, Current Mission,
and Future Missions. The minimum rating for the Army's Sustainability Project Rating
Tool (SPiRiT) must be in accordance with the current rating. Most projects can reach
the sustainability rating without increasing costs, while improving Installation
sustainability and balancing available resources with customer requirements.
Understanding and applying the principles of sustainable design and development and
using the SPiRiT rating process improves day-to-day decisions and project quality.
3-9.1.2
Navy and Marine Corps.
Use the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
Environmental DesignTM (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System to measure the
sustainability of the completed project. It can also be used during planning and design
as a source of green building strategies. LEEDTM addresses sustainable sites, water
efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental
quality. At a minimum Navy projects must be LEEDTM "Certified." Meeting the rating of
"Silver" or higher is preferred.
Follow the guidance in UFC 3-400-01, Energy Conservation.
3-9.1.3
Air Force.
It is Air Force policy to apply sustainable development concepts to the planning, design,
construction, environmental management, operation, maintenance, and disposal of
facilities and infrastructure projects, consistent with budget and mission requirements.
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