SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Water

Topic

Innovation

Question #

W6.2 — Innovation in Water Management

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:

    • Whole-building water use is benchmarked in RealPac’s NWUI Tool
    • >50% of toilets installed in tenant-managed spaces are 4.8L/6L dual-flush or less
    • Sub-metering installed on 2 or more of the largest water end-uses
    • Strict “No Single Use Water Bottle” policy applies to entire building management team
    • Potable water testing program is in place
    • Alternatively sourced water makes up at least 5% of the building’s total water consumption
    • [ESC, Univ, LI, OAR, MURB] Sub-metered water use data is available, anytime between 2017 – 2021
    • [ESC, Univ, LI, OAR, MURB] Joint landlord/tenant water initiatives implemented
    • 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 water efficiency for it to be considered innovative

Documentation

    • Narrative of innovative technology or process and its impact

Adapted BB3 Question

Question 02.05.04 — Is an innovative process or technology (approved by BOMA Canada) in place at the building that goes beyond the Requirements outlined in this section?

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