SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Resilience and Site

Topic

Innovation

Question #

R4.2 – Innovation in Resilience & Site

Question

Is an innovative process or technology in place at the building that goes beyond the Requirements outlined in this section?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Select all that apply:

    • Non-potable sources of water is used for irrigation
    • Actions are being taken to address climate risk hazards identified
    • [Other Asset Classes] Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations installed for >2% of parking stalls
    • [MURBs] Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations installed for >2% of resident suites
    • Other
    • Not Applicable

Description

Many processes and technologies exist that go beyond the standards and Requirements set out in the BOMA BEST Assessment. If building managers/owners have invested in innovative processes or technologies that go beyond these standards, innovation points can be earned under this Question

Requirements

    1. Provide details of the technology or process applied at the building
    2. Indicate when the technology or process was implemented and the steps that are in place to ensure the technology or process’ ongoing success
    3. [If “Other” is selected] Explain how the technology or process has improved the building’s resilience and site management practices for it to be considered innovative

Documentation

    • Narrative of innovative technology or process and its impact

Adapted BB3 Question

New in BOMA BEST 4.0

Suggested Lead

In-house, with third-party support

References

None

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None

Scoring

1 Point per option, up to 4 Max Points

Verification