Breeam CWC Report 091215 Rev A

BREEAM
BREEAM Courts 2006
Design and Procurement Draft Assessment Report for:
City of Westminster Courts
16.12.09
Status: Preliminary Report
STATUS/REVISION: D7
Project reference: 04/05254

BRE Project reference:
Report produced by: Ben Barker
Hoare Lea Consulting Engineers

Royal Exchange
Cross Street
Manchester
M2 7FL
Tel: 0161 834 4754
Fax: 0161 834 4762
e-mail: benbarker@hoarelea.com
web: www.hoarelea.com
Issue Status
Rev. Description Prepared By Reviewed By Date

D1 Initial Draft BB GB 01.06.09
D2 Revised Score BB GB 28.08.09
D3 Updated HW section BB CD 16.09.09
D4 Updated Evidence BB CD 30.09.09
D5 Updated Evidence BB GB 05.11.09
Disclaimer
Hoare Lea shall not be liable whether in contract or in tort or otherwise for any loss or
damage sustained as a result of using or relying on the information given in this report
and on the final certificate.
This report is intended to provide an initial overview of the BREEAM Courts credits
scheme. This report does not in anyway constitute a full BREEAM assessment and
should be read accordingly.
Copyright
Copyright exists on the BREEAM logo and this may not be used or reproduced for any
purpose without the prior written consent of the BRE.
The BREEAM name and logo are registered trademarks of the Building Research
Establishment Limited.
Alterations
The BRE hold the right to update or alter the scheme at any time. Hoare Lea as their
agents will implement these changes to any assessment being undertaken.
CONTENTS
1. PROJECT DETAILS
2. PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS KEY
3. CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
5. SCORING AND RATING
6. BUILDING PERFORMANCE
7. CREDIT SUMMARY
8. CREDIT ASSESSMENT
9. APPENDICES
Page 4 CITY OF WESTMINSTER COURTS
SUMMARY
1. PROJECT DETAILS
PROJECT / BUILDING: CITY OF WESTMINSTER COURTS
CLIENT / TENANT: HMCS
ARCHITECT: Hurd Rolland Partnership (TAT)
BUILDING SERVICES CONSULTANT: Hoare Lea (TAT)

Graham Powell Consultants
CONTRACTOR: Laing O'Rourke
M&E CONTRACTOR:
BREEAM ASSESSOR: Hoare Lea BREEAM
BUILDING DESCRIPTION:
BUILDING SERVICES DESCRIPTION:
City of Westminster Courts are being assessed by Hoare Lea using the COURTS 2006 Credits issued
by the BRE.
This Report is a summary of the credits to date achieved to gain an EXCELLENT rating for a Design
Stage Assessment. It covers a range of aspects relating to the design and management of a building
during the design stage of the construction process.
2. PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS KEY

HL HOARE LEA
HLB HOARE LEA BREEAM
HRP HURD ROLLAND
GPC GRAHAM POWELL CONSULTANTS
LOR LAING O'ROURKE
CHT Crown House Technologies
SUMMARY
3. CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
Certificate Request Form

Assessment Details:
BRE reference number (provided on
HL-COU-RM03-3
registration)*
Assessment Type* BREEAM Courts
BREEAM Version* 2006
Assessment Stage* Design & Procurement
Date of Accompanying Report* 16.12.09
Net Floor Area Assessed

Assessment Details required to appear on the certificate.
(Please recreate this box for every certificate required and add extra rows for any additional
parties/stakeholders)
Building Name* CITY OF WESTMINSTER COURTS
Building Address (must include the number and postcode)
BREEAM Rating* 61.45%
BREEAM Percentage* Very Good
Assessor Name* Ben Barker
Hoare Lea, Royal Exchange, Cross Street,

Assessor Organisation*
Manchester, M2 7FL
Client/Developer HMCS
Client Address
Architect
Building Services Consultant
Contractor Laing O'Rourke
* Mandatory information to be provided to BRE for a certificate to be issued.

SUMMARY
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The BRE Environmental Assessement Method [BREEAM] provides a method of assessing the
environmental impact of a building in terms of a wide variety of categories whilst also promoting design
which creates a healthy and comfortable indoor and outdoor environment.
The BREEAM 2006 assessment is carried out in two stages, as follows;

- Design Stage - Carried out based on evidence provided during the design stage of the project, prior to
construction leading to the award of an Interim BREEAM Certificate.
- Post Construction - Carried out following final completion, gathering evidence throughout the
construction process and leading the the award of a Final BREEAM Certificate. This assessment should
confirm the rating achieved at the design stage.
There are a wide range of issues assessed under nine main category titles:
- Management
- Health & Wellbeing
- Energy
- Transport
- Water
- Materials
- Waste
- Land Use & Ecology
- Pollution
An independent assessor will assess the overall environmental performance of the building.
SUMMARY
5. SCORING & RATING

The BREEAM rating is based on the number of environmental credits achieved under each category
multiplied by a weighting factor. The BREEAM rating is given as Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent,
Outstanding.
The weighting factors are applied in order to account for the relative significance that each category has
on the environmental impact of the building.
The BREEAM rating awarded is dependant on the score achieved as follows;
PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
SUMMARY
6. BUILDING PERFORMANCE
CWC is currently achiving a Design Stage score of 61.45% against the BREEAM COURTS 2006
criteria. This translates to a Design Stage rating of GOOD.
CURRENT SCORE 61.45%

CURRENT RATING Very Good
UNCLASSIFIED PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
POTENTIAL SCORE 70.81%
POTENTIAL RATING Excellent
UNCLASSIFIED PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
SUMMARY
7. CREDIT SUMMARY
Credit Credits Targeted Achieved Credit

Category Assessment Criteria
Ref Available Credits Credits Ownershi
Commissioning M1 2 2 1 LOR
Management
Considerate Constructors M4 2 2 2
Construction Site Impacts M5 4 4 4
Consultation M8 2 2 2
Building User Guide M12 1 1 1
Whole Life Costing M21 2 0
Post Construction Testing - Acoustics M24 1 1 1
Day lighting HW1 1 0

View Out HW2 1 1 1
Health and Wellbeing
Glare Control HW3 1 1 1

High Frequency Lighting HW4 1 1 1
Internal & External Lighting Levels HW5 1 1 1
Lighting Zones HW6 1 1 1
Ventilation Rates HW11 1 1 1
Thermal Comfort HW14 1 1 1
Thermal Zoning HW15 1 1 1
Microbial Contamination HW16 1 1 1
Acoustic Performance HW17 2 2 2
Reduction of CO2 Emissions E1 15 8 8

Energ
Sub-metering E2 1 1 1
y
External Lighting Efficiency E4 1 1 1
Provision of Public Transport T1 5 4 4

Transport CO2 T2 5 4 4
Transport
Proximity to key Amenities T3 1 1 1

Proximity to other amenities T4 1 1 1
Cyclist facilities T5 2 0
pedestrian and cyclist activity T6 1 0
Travel Plan T8 1 1 1
Travel Info space T10 1 1 1
NO evidence yet provided

PARTIAL evidence provided
FULL evidence provided
Credit cannot be achieved
NOT TARGETED
SUMMARY
Credit Credits Targeted Achieved Credit

Category Assessment Criteria
Ref Available Credits Credits Ownershi
Water Consumption W1 3 2 CHT / GPC

Water Meter W2 1 1 1
Water
Major Leak Detection W3 1 1 1

Sanitary Supply Shut Off W4 1 1 1
Water Recycling W5 1 0
Irrigation System W6 1 1 1
Materials Spec - Major Building

Elements MW1 7 4 LOR
Materials & WASTE
Hard Landscaping & Boundary

Protection MW2 1 1 1
Reuse of Building Façade MW5 1 0
Reuse of Building Structure MW6 1 0
Recycled Aggregate MW7 1 1
Responsible Sourcing of Material MW8 3 1 LOR
Design for Robustness MW10 1 1 LOR
Storage of Recyclable Waste MW12 1 1 1
Reuse of Land LE1 1 1 1

Land Use &
Contaminated Land LE2 1 0

Ecology
Ecological Value of Land LE3 1 1 1

Mitigating Ecological Impact LE4 2 2 2
Enhancing Site Ecology LE5 3 2 2
Long Term Impact on Biodiversity LE6 2 2 2
Refrigerant GWP - Build Services P1 1 0

Preventing Refrigerant Leaks P2 2 1 LOR
Insulant GWP P4 1 1 1
Pollution
N0x Emissions of heat Source P6 3 1 LOR

Minimising flood risk P7 3 2 2
Minimising Watercourse Pollution P8 1 1 1
Renewable & low em energy P11 3 3 3
Reduction of Night time Light Poll P12 1 1 1
Noise Attenuation P13 1 1 1
NO evidence yet provided

PARTIAL evidence provided
FULL evidence provided
Credit cannot be achieved
NOT TARGETED
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - MANAGEMENT
8. CREDIT ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT
Commissioning
Man 1 Credits Achieved 1 of 2 Credit Ownership LOR
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where design team members are expressly appointed to monitor commissioning on
behalf of the client.
1 CREDIT where evidence provided demonstrates that seasonal commissioning will be carried
out during the first year of occupation, post construction (or post fit out).
Validation Statement
07071.GPC.SP.0002 Section Y51 & W60 confirm that the commissioning will be carried out in line with
BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines.
Appointment Documents for Commissioning Management Services states that Quantum

Commissioning Consultancy have been appointed as commissioning services management.
Quantum will be responsible for the "supervising, managing, and validating the setting to work,
commissioning, performance, integration, and environmental testing of the works undertaken by the sub-
contractors"
"The method statments shall take full account of the requirments of the various British and local
standards, CIBSE or BISRA codes, detailed in this specification and the relevenat sub-contractors
specification, as well as good engineering practice. "
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 27.11.09 re: Seasonal Commissioning
states [from the credit criteria]:
"Complex Systems – Specialist Agent
a. Testing of all building services under full load conditions, i.e. heating equipment in mid
winter, cooling/ventilation equipment in mid summer, and under part load conditions
(spring/autumn).
b. Where applicable, testing should also be carried out during periods of extreme (high or
low) occupancy.
c. Interviews with building occupants (where they are affected by the complex services)
to identify problems or concerns regarding the effectiveness of the systems.
d. Re-commissioning of systems (following any work needed to serve revised loads), and
incorporating any revisions in operating procedures into the O&M manuals
Simple Systems (naturally ventilated) – External Consultant/Building Manager
a. Review thermal comfort, ventilation, and lighting, at 3, 6 and 9 month intervals after
initial occupation, either by measurement or occupant feedback."
Please confirm: Specialist's repsonsibilities include the above responsibilities over a

minimum 12 month period, once the building becomes occupied.
Further Information required:

Seasonal Commissioning: Evidence to confirm the intention to continue commissioning at least
12 months after occupancy is taken up. [GPC Spec Clause 7500 - Environmental Tests does not
cover this]
Please reword the first senatce of the letter dated 27.11.09 to iclude the seasonal commisioning
over a minimum 12 month period, once the building becomes occupied.
Schedule of Evidence
07071.GPC.SP.0002 Section Y51
07071.GPC.SP.0001 Section W60
GPC Spec Clause 7500 - Environmental Tests [n/a]
Appointment Documents for Commissioning Management Services
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 27.11.09 re: Seasonal Commissioning
Considerate Constructors
Man 4 Credits Achieved 2 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where contractor commits to comply with best practice site management,
1 ADDITIONAL credit for going beyond best practice
Monitors Site Report No.2 dated 22 Sept 2009 shows a current CCS score of 37.5, achieving no less
than 4 on each section. Summary states " professional presentation and thorough approach to CCS
issues maintained, site entrance area creates an excellent impression, which is maintained throughout
all areas. Good work also being done with neighbours and local school."
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker dated: 17.11.09 demonstrates LORs commitment to
achieveing a score over 32 in the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Two credits can be awarded.
Consideate Constructors - Monitors Site Report - No.2 dated: 22 Sept 2009 - Ref: ID:32986
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker dated: 17.11.09 Subject:Re Considerate Contractors
Scheme
Construction Site Impacts

Man 5 Credits Achieved 4 of 4 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Up to 4 CREDITS where evidence can be provided showing that the construction site is
managed in an environmentally sound manner in terms of resource use, storage, waste
management, pollution and good neighbourliness.
1.[a] - LOR Letter of Appointment dated 02.09.09 confirms that LOR have appointed Mary O'Connell
as the Environmental Coordinator.
- Energy monitoring from site activites - shows a breakdown of site emissions by month in
categories of energy souce and considered against the Construction South benchmark
- CO2 emissions on site - Construction South Project Benchmark shows the benchmark CO2
emissions of LOR based on a 20% improvement on the average emissions of previous projects
undertaken up to feb 09.
- CO2 emissions by month gives a breakdown of the CO2 emissions produced from gas, diesel,
electricity powered activities on site.
2. [b] - Summary of CO2 from Transport to and from site , this includes an extensive signed log of
deliveries.
3. [c] - Water Consumption Monitoring & Targets - sets a benchmark of 8.2 m3/£100k spend [taken
from Constructing Excellence data for 2007 projects] Actual readings/usage are being compared with
Industry best practice figures. Currentl site water usage is significantly lower than the industry best
practice usage figures.
4. [h] - LOR Environmental Policy - company EMS and ISO:140001 last reviewed jan 09
5. [e] - Sort and Recycle Construction Waste - waste to be monitored, sorted and recycled in the following categories, and
miscellaneous - Bywaters, Liquids & Oils - Hazsafe, Metals - EMR, Inert - Erith, Ceramics - Hill Demolition. SWMP has been
6. [f] - Adopt best practice policies in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from the
site - "The following techniques were employed druing demolition and will be utilised through the remaining works were requ
i] the use of debris netting to the adjoining boundaries
ii] debris skips are covered with netting [where applicable]
iii]dampening down dust generated at the source
iv] all excavated material leaving site is covered with covers
v] also in consulattion with our adjoining property carried out a contract clean of the adjacent building"
7. [g] - Adopt best practice policies in respect of water (ground and surface)
pollution occurring on the site - PPG1 / PPG5 and PPG 6 have been adopted as guidelines, the following guidelines have
- obtaining a discharge licesnse for the acquifer borehole and any groundwater pumping required
- marking manhole covers by colour coding, red for foul, blue for surface water. Site drainage plans are easily available from
-Further
collection and recycling
credit: of liquids
Sustainable Timberand oils.
Letter from LOR to Ben Barker dated: 27.10.09 states "LOR are committed to sourcing in excess of
80% of timber during construction, including formwork, site hoardings and other temporary site timber
used for the purposes of facilitating construction from sustainably manages sources, independently
certified to FSC compliant standards."
1. [a]
LOR Letter of Appointment dated 02.09.09
Energy monitoring from site activites
CO2 emissions on site - Construction South Project Benchmark
CO2 emissions by moth [from gad, diesel, electric]
2. [b] - Summary of CO2 from Transport to and from site [including an extensive log of deliveries]
3. [c] - water Consumption Monitoring & Targets
4. [h] - LOR Environmental Policy
Letter from LOR to Ben Barker dated: 27.10.09
5. [e / f / g] - Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 02.12.09 re: Environmental
Responsibilities
Consultation
Man 8 Credits Achieved 2
Credit
2
Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT for undertaking a consultation process with proposed building users, local residents and
interest groups, such as architectural bodies. 1 CREDIT for demonstrating changes to the design
resulting from the consultation.
Consultation has been undertaken with future building users, the planning/conservation officers
A consultation has been undertaken with the planning/conservation officer and the client, in regards to the
a. The appearance of the project
b. Functional and design requirements
c. Occupant satisfaction/productivity
d. Management and operational implications
e. Maintenance resources/burdens
f. Potential transport impacts
g. Facilities/infrastructure the project could offer to the community
The site is clasified as of local architectural or historic interest referred to in a local authority development plan and
with distinguishing local architectural characteristics. Counsultaion with Local Authorites and CABE to ensure the
building is suited to the site.
Feedback has been given
Future building users have been consulted these include:

Her Majesty's Courts Service - Security Officer Head of Security and Safety
Her Majesty's Courts Service - Security
Ministry of Justice - National Offender Management Service
Consultation on appearance:
Use of a CABE design enabler throughout the project to provide advice
Consideration of the design and appearance of the proposals at CABE design review
Consideration of the design and appearance of the proposals by English Heritage
Consideration of the design and appearance of the proposals by WCC planning officers and conservation and design officers.
Input and overview from MoJ's design champion (John Wolsgrove)
Consultation on designations:
English Heritage that the buildings were not listed
DCMS certificate of immunity from listing
WCC that site within a designated conservation area
WCC that the buildings were 'Buildings of Townscape Merit'
English Heritage (GLAAS) in respect of archaeological importance – site not scheduled but within an archaeological priority area
Desk based assessment of archaeological potential and subsequent site investigation/excavation by Gifford Archaeology/Museum of Londo
Minutes of meetings show that consultation with interested stakeholders from HMCS and the actions
taken. Stake holders represented
Evidence supplied
PECS Minutes of meeting 2.12.08
Custody Minutes of meeting 29.06.06
FSD Key Meeting C HMCS Comment Minutes of meeting 30.01.07
FSD Key Meeting C HMCS TAT responses 30.01.07
Design Coordination meeting Minutes of meeting 26.7.06
Building User Guide

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT for providing a non technical user guide relevant to the occupants and non-technical building
manager.
LOR CWC Building Use Guide Contents List conforms with the BREEAM requirements. The list
contains the following headings;
1. Building Services Information
2. Emergency Information
3. Energy & Environmental Strategy
4. Water Use
5. Transport Facilities
6. Materials & Waste Policy
7. Re-fit/Re-arrangement Considerations
8. Reporting Provision
9. Training
10. Links & References
11. General
LOR CWC Building Use Guide Contents List
Whole Life Costing

Man 21 Credits Achieved - Credit Ownership LOR
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that an assessment of Whole Life Costing
has been, or will be, undertaken on the building design at a
. Strategic level. 1 CREDIT
b. Component level 1 CREDIT
Credit Not Targeted / No information received
Post Construction Testing - Acoustics

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT is available where evidence can be provided to demonstrate that post-construction acoustic
testing will be carried out.
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 02.12.09 re: Post Construction
Testing Acoustics states that post construction testing will be carries out in accordance with BREEAM
HW17 and M24 following the recommendations of John Philips from GPC:
"1. Post construction testing is/will be carried out to ensure that the indoor ambient noise
levels and reverberation times are in accordance with the requirements of credit HW17.
2. The specification requirements for issues such as speech intelligibility, sound insulation
etc. should be met."
"
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 02.12.09 re: Post Construction Testing
Acoustics
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - HEALTH & WELLBEING
HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Daylighting
HW 1 Credits Achieved
Credit
Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where at least 80% of the occupied floor area is adequately daylight.
Credit Not Targeted
View Out
HW 2 Credits Achieved 1
Credit
1
Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where all desks are within a 7m radius of a window, and a ll public areas have a view out and
are within a 10m radius of a window.
The Judges Chamber and Retiring rooms have a view out. The assessor has checked and validated Hurd Rolland
drawings that all desks in Judges Chamber and Retiring rooms are within 7m of a window. The rooms overlook
either a green room or the car parking area to the exterior of the building located on the first floor or higher.
Drawing:
Proposed Basement Plan - 1-20 L(20)39
Proposed Ground Floor Plan - 1-20 L(20)40
Proposed First Floor Plan - 1-20 L(20)41
Proposed Second Floor Plan - 1-20 L(20)42
Proposed Third Floor Plan - 1-20 L(20)43
Proposed Fourth Floor Plan - 1-20 L(20)44
Glare Control
HW 3 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership 1
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that an occupant-controlled shading system (e.g. Internal or external
blinds) is fitted in relevant building areas.
Hurd Rolland have provided information confirming the extent of the internal occupant controlled glare devices and
a marked up architectural drawings and specification. Roller blinds are to be specified to all windows. Their
locations are highlighted on drawings 1-20 L(20)40 to 1-20 L(20)44.
Drawing - D(78)01 A - Blind Fixing Detail
Proposed Ground Floor Plan Blinds - 1-20 L(20)40
V Screen Specification
Performance Specification - Blinds
Email from G Jones [Hurd Rolland] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 01.04.09 re: CWC - Blind Spec
High Frequency Lighting

Credit Criteria
1CREDIT for specifying high frequency ballasts in all occupied area's
section 721 of V21 performance lighting specification states that all fluorescent luminares with warm
start high frequency electronic ballasts of DALI type.
Luminaire Schedule 07071 Rev T02 prepared by GPC
BREEAM HW4 07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V21
Internal & External Lighting Levels

Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that all internal & external lighting, where relevant, is specified
in accordance with the appropriate maintained illuminance levels (in lux) recommended by CIBSE.
Specification V21 Section 201 - Standards - states that all lighting will be designed in compliance with CIBSE Code
for Lighting. GPC have confirmed that the lighting is in compliance with CIBSE LG7 for areas where computer
screens are used and that the external lighting complies with CIBSE LG6.
GPC have confirmed that the design will provide luminance levels to CIBSE requirements and the Court Services
Design Guide.
Calculations confirm the illumination levels for each space have been provided which meet compliance
requirements to CIBSE requirements and the Court Services Design Guide.
GPC prepared Specification V21 - General Lighting - Section 201 - Standards. (BREEAM HW5
07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V21)
Luminaire_Power_Consumption_Ground_Floor_Updated
Luminaire_Power_Consumption
Luminaire Schedule - Dec 08 - T02
Fifth_Floor Lighting Calculations
Fourth_Floor Lighting Calculations
Third_Floor Lighting Calculations
Second_Floor Lighting Calculations
First_Floor Lighting Calculations
Ground_Floor_ Lighting Calculation
Basement Lighting Calculations
GPC COMMENTS ON BREEAM REPORT REVISION D1 dated 8th July 2009
Lighting Zones
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where lighting levels in both offices and court rooms are split into sub zones.
Email confirms that:
The lighting is provided with a fully addressable lighting management control system. This allows each
fitting to be witched or dimmed individually or as a part of a group or zone.
The lighting zones are switched by local switching and local PIR and daylight sensors.
Within the office areas the system is arranged so that separate zones are provided for:
a) Office and circulation areas
b) Four or less workspaces in office areas
c) Separately for workstations adjacent to windows, atria and other areas.
For Court rooms separate zones are provided for

a) Magistrates bench
b) Defendant’s area
c) Court area
d) Public seating
Lighting Control Wiring layouts demonstrate that the lighting complies with the credit requirements.
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Fourth Floor Sheet 1
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Third Floor Sheet 2
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Third Floor Sheet 1
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Second Floor Sheet 2
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Second Floor Sheet 1
Lighting Control Wiring Layout First Floor Sheet 2
Lighting Control Wiring Layout First Floor Sheet 1
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Ground Floor Sheet 2
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Ground Floor Sheet 1
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Basement Sheet 2
Lighting Control Wiring Layout Basement Sheet 1
ELECTRONIC SYMBOLS SHEET - 07071.GPC.E.1000 & 1001
GPC COMMENTS ON BREEAM REPORT Rev01 8th July 2009
Email - To:Ben Barker From:John Philips Date:09/09/09 Ref:07071 Westminister Magistrates Courts -
BREEAM HW credits
Lighting Controls
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where lighting controls allow commonly required lighting settings to be made quickly and
easily by building occupants.
07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V21 clause 403 states that there will be a "general on/off control for
cleaning and maintenance shall also be provided via conventional lighting switches located adjacent to
the witness entrance. Lighting scenes shall be arranged to cater for general day-to-day court use, video
conferencing and also manual adjustment from the clerks desk controller."
Potential for Natural Ventilation

HW 8 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT if building is primarily naturally ventilated. 2 CREDITS if building is entirely naturally

ventilated.
Credit Not Targeted
Internal Air Pollution

HW 9 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where air intakes serving occupied areas avoid major sources of external pollution and recirculation of
exhaust air.
Credit Not Targeted
Ventilation Rates
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that each space within the development achieves
recommended minimum fresh air rates.
07071.GPC.SP.0001 Section U10 clause 200 - design parameters confirms that the scheme has been
designed in line with CIBSE Guide B2 and the HMCS Court Design Guide. It confirms that the following
air flow rates;
- Court rooms, offices, DJ and magistrate retiring rooms, and consultation rooms - 16l/s/person
- Meeting rooms, and witness waiting areas - 12l/s/person
- custody areas - 6ac/h
BREEAM HW11 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Section U10
Thermal Comfort
Credit Criteria
ONE CREDIT Where thermal comfort levels are assessed at design stage,
The design team have confirmed that thermal modelling has been undertaken. The modelling
influenced the design layout and glazing of the building. Also influenced, daylight solar gains and
overheating risk. The modelling has been undertaken using IES software which is compliant with
CIBSE AM11. Thermal comfort levels have been designed to meet CIBSE requirements.
Email dated 09/09/09 confirms that the air conditioning systems have been designed and sized to
maintain thermal comfort conditions in accordance with CIBSE Guide A.
The comfort criteria recommended in CIBSE Guide A section 1.3 will be met.
Hoare Lea Report - ITPD Part L & Sustainability Statement rev D
BREEAM HW credits
Thermal Zoning
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that local occupant control is available for temperature
adjustment in each occupied space to reflect differing user demands.
Confirmation of the types of controls stipulated on the drawings is required. Legend is provided on
07071.GPC.M.2001
BREEAM HW15 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Section W60 confirms the following:
1. The heating/cooling system is designed to allow independent occupant thermal control, in all
separate rooms/areas (including floors) within the building.
Control sensor layouts show occupant controllers in all occupied spaces.
2. Zoning allows separate occupant control to be made of each perimeter area (i.e. within 7m of each
external wall) and the central zone (i.e. over 7m from the external walls).
3. Where long-lag systems are specified these are designed to service the base load only and
responsive secondary heating is provided which is zoned as above.
BREEAM HW15 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Section W60
Fourth Floor Control Sensor Layout
Third Floor Control Sensor Layout
Second Floor Control Sensor Layout
First Floor Control Sensor Layout
Ground Floor Control Sensor Layout
07071.GPC.M.2001 - Mechanical Services legend and symbols sheet
BREEAM HW credits
Microbial Contamination
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that the risk of waterborne and airborne Legionella
contamination has been minimised.
07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S10 states compliance with HSE AC0P L8
07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S11 states compliance with HSE ACoP L8 and TM13.
S11 - Hot water - Clause 100 - Performance objectives confirms the following;
"To control the risks of Legionellae by generating water at 60'C and distributing it at not less than 60'C
for primary distribution. Also, by ensuring that the minimum temperature anywhere within the circulation
system does not fall below 50'C under prolonged maximum draw off conditions."
BREEAM HW16 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S10
BREEAM HW16 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S11
Acoustic Performance
Credit Criteria
2 CREDITS for achieving indoor ambient noise levels and reverberation times inline with BS8233 1999
table 8.
Accoustic report Executive summary states that the accoustic design complies with HW17.
Acoustic Report Reverberation Time Part 1 page 5 confirms compliance with BS8233 table 8. All
reverabration times are with acceptable litmts as specified within BS 8233
Design levels are set within Court Services Design Guide 2007 which form the Employers
requirements. Calculations and reports have been submitted to demonstrate compliance.
Acoustic Report Summary
Acoustic Report Plant Room Noise
Acoustic Report Reverberation Time Part 1
Acoustic Report Reverberation Time Part 2
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - ENERGY
ENERGY
Reduction of CO2 Emissions
Ene 1 Credits Achieved 8 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Up to 15 credits are available where the building demonstrates a percentage improvement above the
requirement for CO2 emissions as set out in the building regulations approved document part L2 2006.
Output of SBEM software states that the Notional Building Emission is 49.31 kg/CO2/m2, The Target
Emission Rate is 35.71kg/CO2/m2 and the Building Emission Rate is 28.17 kg/CO2/m2. This is a
15.29% improvement over building regs. 8 Credits can be awarded.
Part L Compliance report - BRUKL Output Document - Westminster Magistrate
Part L - Building Ratings
BREEAM 2006 - Assessment Calculators
Sub-metering of Substantial Energy Uses

Credit Criteria
First Credit: Where evidence provided demonstrates the provision of direct sub-metering of energy
uses within the building.
Second Credit: Where, in addition to the above, evidence provided demonstrates that sub meters are
connected to a BMS or other type of automated control device.
07071.GPC.SP.0001 Clause W60.471 states "sub-metering of every motor and item of plant that is
electrically served from the respective MCC to achieve compliance with Part L2."
GPC Comments on BREEAM Report D1 [08.07.09] and W60 confirms:

Space heating Plant - boiler plant gas supply is submetered. DHWS gas supply is submetered. Heat
pump electrical suppply is submetered.
There is no humidification plant.
Cooling Plant - chiller electrical supplies are submetered. heat pump electrical supplies are
submetered.
Fans (major) - fan electrical supplies are submetered
LV Schematic - 07071.GPC.E.1051 shows that heat pumps, chillers and mechanical control panels
are mains fed from the main panel and afe submetered.
"Ensure that each meter is supplied complete with pulsed outputs for connection onto the BMS
system."
BREEAM E2 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Clause W60.471
GPC Comments on BREEAM Report D1 [08.07.09]
LV Schematic - 07071.GPC.E.1051
Mechanical Spec V20.624 - Metering
External Lighting Efficiency

Credit Criteria
Where energy-efficient external lighting is specified and all light fittings are controlled for the presence
of daylight.
Engineering specification V41 Street/Area/Flood Lighting states clause 300 states that external the
external lighting to the parking bays and landscaped areas will be controled by an automatic lighting
control system. Teh system comprises of an external photocell and solar dial time
switch and contactor located adjacent to the supplying distribution board.
Clause 400 states that Luminaires are controlled by miniature circuit breakers located in the distribution
boards and controls as detailed on the drawings. Lighting is controlled by photo cell, time clock and
manual operation.
Luminaire Schedule 07071 Rev T02 confims External Lighting types specified [P1, P2, Q1 and Q2] as
LED and Metal Hallide based.
BREEAM E4 07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V41
BREEAM E4 07071.GPC.SH.1002
Luminaire Schedule 07071 Rev T02
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT
Provision of Public Transport
Tra 1 Credits Achieved 4 Credit Ownership 4
Credit Criteria
Up to 5 credits depending upon the proximity to, and frequency of local public transport
Central Westminster Court is located in Central London. The Bus stop for the Number 18 and 27 are
located within 160m and 181m of the building location respectively. The number 18 has a frequency of
at least every 5 mins between 8:00am and 7:00pm and the 27 has a frequency of at least every 6-10
mins between 8:00am and 7:00pm. This gives an anver frequency of <mins withing a proximity <250m
of the site
London Underground - Buses from Edgware Road
London Underground - Day Busses from Baker Street and Marylebone
Bus Time Table - Route 18
Bus Time Table - Route 27
Transport CO2
Tra 2 Credits Achieved 4 Credit Ownership 4
Credit Criteria
Up to 5 CREDITS depending upon the associated annual CO2 emissions due to staff commuting.
Based upon the drawings provided :
Staff occupied area - 8780m2 (please confirm this information is correct)
no. of parking spaces - 10 (please confirm this information is correct)
4 credits can be awarded based on the T2 emissions calculator.
T2: Transport CO2 - Emissions calculator

Proximity to key amenities

Tra 3 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that the building is located within 500m of accessible local
amenities appropriate to the building type and its users.
The table of data provided by LOR both the post box and grocery shop are both within 500m of the site
entrance.
Post box located on Seymour Place 165m from the proposed development.
Grocery shop located on onsite [0m] AND at Harecourt St Café 190m from the proposed development
Table of Data from LOR, distances from post box and grocery confirmed.
Maps highlighting the locations of both post box and grocery shop
Proximity to Other Amenities

Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that the building is located within 500m of accessible local
amenities appropriate to the building type and its users.
All key amenities listed a-j in the credit requirements are within the necessary 1000m
Postal facility - 280m
grocery shop - 328m
bank/cash point - 343m
pharmacy - 745m
doctors surgery - 345m
leisure centre - 294m
open access public space - 912m
place of worship - 100m
public house - 190m
Table of Data from LOR, distances from post box and grocery confirmed.
Maps highlighting the locations of both post box and grocery shop
Cyclist Facilities
Tra 5 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
2 CREDITS where the design team provide secure and well lit cycle racks along with washing a
changing facilities
Credit Not Targeted
Pedestrian & Cyclist Activity

Tra 6 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where evidence is provided to demonstrate that a travel plan has been developed and tailored to the
specific needs of the building users.
Credit Not Targeted
Travel Plan
Credit Criteria
Where evidence is provided to demonstrate that a travel plan has been developed and tailored to the
specific needs of the building users.
The Travel Plan was developed during the feasibility and design stages of the development by
Gifford's.
The plan is structured to meet the specific needs of the site and covers Current local environment for
walkers and Cyclists, Transport links serving the site and current cycle facilities.
The plan aims to help minimise additional traffic to the site.
The Central London location of the site has lead to the restriction of parking on the site to key
personnel and a reduction of the available parking spaces on site.
The travel plan has addressed the following types of travel: commuter travel, Business travel, Visitors,
and deliveries.
The travel plan considers the following with recommendations - Walking, Cycling, Public transport, Use
of private car, motorbike, Reduction of need to travel, visitors, and deliveries.
Technical Advisory Team Meeting Number 3 advisees that the travel plan helped inform the number of
required parking spaces
City Of Westminster Courts - Transport Assessment December 2006
Minutes Technical Advisory Team Meeting Number 3 - 3rd Feb 2006
Travel Information Space

Credit Criteria
1 credit where evidence is provided to demonstrate that there is a dedicated space within the
development for the provision of up-to-date public transport and local taxi information.
Provision of Public Transport Statement - Ref T10 states: "A transparent, lockable, wall mounted
notice board providing public transport information will be located in the ground floor main entrance
area, next to the Information Point desk as shown.." [on Drawing A7025-CTG-GA-0112 REVC1] ..." the
notice board will be signed at its point of use and throughout publicly accessible areas of the courts at
way finding signage."
Provision of Public Transport Statement - Ref T10
Drawing A7025-CTG-GA-0112 REVC1 - Ground Floor Plan
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - WATER
WATER
Water Consumption
Wat 1 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
CTG /
GPC
Credit Criteria
Up to 3 CREDITS are awarded based on predicted water consumption for sanitary use within
the building
Two Credits Targeted
BREEAM W1 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S10 & S11 states in section 410 that PIR activated
cistern-misers shall be provided at all urinal cisterns and that are flow limiters to all wash hand basins.
Armitage Shanks - flush plate data sheet highlights the "flush plates to be provided for dual flush
cisterns, larger button for main flush, smaller button for reduced flush"
BREEAM Credit ref W01, water Consumption, Third Credit - dated: 20.10.09 point 2. "CTG confirm
that no more than 2 urinals are provided in any toilet area. Refrerence may be made to CTG partition
layout darwings A-7025-CTG-0111 to 1116 which show sanitary appliances in all toilet areas."
N13 Spec - Sanitary appliances and fittings confirms WC reduced dual flush st 6/4 litres.
Please confirm the following in order to be awarded the second credit:

a. All taps are one, or a combination of, the following types; timed turn off push taps,
electronic sensor taps, spray taps, aerating taps.
b. All showers, where specified, have a nominal flow rate the same as or less than 9 litres
per minute at 1.5 bar pressure.
c. All urinals are either: infra-red proximity detection with controls on each individual
urinal (so the urinal only flushes after its use) or waterless
Further evidence required:

- Architect's Sanitary Specification N13 is required to confirm that all WCs have a dual flush cistern with Six litre main flushing
- Instructions on the approperate operation of flushing devise provided on the main cistern, or for a nearby group of cisterns.
BREEAM W1 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Sections S10 & S11
BREEAM Credit ref W01, water Consumption, First Credit - dated: 21.10.09
Armitage Shanks - flush plate data sheet.
N14 General Signage Spec dated: 27.01.09 - N/A
BREEAM Credit ref W01, water Consumption, Third Credit - dated: 20.10.09
N13 Spec - Sanitary appliances and fittings.
Water Meter
Wat 2 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where information provided demonstrates that a water meter with a pulsed output will be installed on
the mains supply to each building.
Drawing 07071-GMC-M-2074 shows submeter for incoming mains cold water feed. GPC Spec W60 Clause 471
states that a pulsed output will provided to the BMS from:
- the clients water and gas sub meters
- ground water abstraction and recharge
GPC Spec W60 Clause 471 - Metering
Drawing 07071-GMC-M-2074
Major Leak Detection

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where evidence provided demonstrates that leak detection system is specified or installed.
GPC Spec S10 Clause 420 states "a leak detection system on the incoming mains cold water service
to identify major leaks both inside and outside the building. The leak detection system shall include an
audible alarm when activated, and be activated when a continuous flow of water passes through the
meter at a flow rate above a pres-set minimum for a pre-set period of time. the system shall have the
facility to identify different leak rate and be programmable to suit the occupiers requirements. The
system shall be designed so as to avoid false alarms."
GPC Spec S10 Clause 420 - Water Leak Detection Systems
Sanitary Supply Shut-off

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where evidence provided demonstrates that proximity detection shut off is provided to the
water supply to all urinals and WC’s
GPC Spec S10 Clause 410 states that solenoid valves will be installed on "the mains cold water feed to WCs and
urinal cisterns. The solenoid valve shall be fail-open type with PIR sensors in the respective toilet area[s]."
GPC Spec S10 Clause 410 - Water Starvation Devices
Water Recycling
Wat 5 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where evidence providing systems to recycle either grey water or rainwater.
Credit Not Targeted
Irrigation Systems
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates that low-water irrigation systems are specified/installed, or
where planting and landscaping is irrigated via rainwater or reclaimed water.
External landscaping Irrigation Statement includes information on the types of green roofs specified as
external landscaping. The Drawing 120 - L(02)46 confirms that there is no other external landscaping
proposed for the development. There is no irrigation system to be installed thus achieving this credit by
default.
External landscaping Irrigation Statement from CWC for W6
Drawing 120 - L(02)46 Proposed Roof Plan
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - MATERIALS
MATERIALS
Materials Specification (Major Building Elements)
Mat 1 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership LOR
Credit Criteria
Up to 7 CREDITS available where major building elements have a relatively low environmental impact
as a result of their specification.
Further Information required
1. A summary, Green guide rating and reference for each element.
2. The area for each element
The following elements are considered;

a. External walls
b. Windows
c. Roof
d. Upper floor slabs (All floor slabs except ground floor)
e. Internal walls
f. Floor finishes/coverings
Element type Area Element number [green guide] Rating

external wall material type [1]
external wall material type [2]
Window material[s] ….
Roof material[s]…….
Upper floor slab material[s]…
Internal wall material[s]…..
Floor finish[es]….
Total
email: subject FW:City of Westminster Courts - BREEAM Rating Materials, From: James Terry, To: Ben
Barker, Date 23/6/2009
Hard Landscaping & Boundary Protection

Mat 2 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where at least 80% of the combined area of external hard landscaping and boundary protection
specifications achieve an A or A+ rating, as defined by the Green Guide to Specification.
Sketch Drawing - Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection shows the locations of tarmacadam,
concrete flag paving and concrete block paving, aswell as fence and gate boundary protection.
Email ref: A7025/A dated: 24.10.09 [and attached plan] - Hard Landscaping and Boundary
Protection provides locations, areas, green guide ratings and element numbers.
Data Sheet: Charcon - EcoPave Block Paving
Element Number
AREA [m] % RATING
tarmac/ asphalt 373.5 48 A 830120001
concrete flag paving 144.7 19 A+ 830120026
concrete block paving 213 27 A 822120037
steel fence and gate 45.9 6 unknown
777.1
The above table shows that 94% (more than 80%) of the external landscaping treatment is rated A/A+ meaning that
this credit can be awarded.
Statement - Clifford Tee + Gale ref: A7025/A dated: 24.10.09 - Westminster Magistrates Courts, BREEAM credit
reference Mat 2, Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
Data Sheet: Charcon - EcoPave Block Paving
Sketch Drawing - CTG 091027 - Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
Re-use of building materials

Mat 5 Credits Achieved
Credit
Ownership
Credit Criteria
One credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that at least 50% of the total façade (by
area) is reused and at least 80% of the reused façade (by mass) comprises in-situ reused material.
Credit Not Targeted
Re-use of Building Structure

Mat 6 Credits Achieved
Credit
Ownership
Credit Criteria
One credit is awarded where evidence provided demonstrates that a design reuses at least 80% of an
existing primary structure and for part refurbishment and part new build, the volume of the reused
structure comprises at least 50% of the final structure’s volume.
Credit Not Targeted
Recycled Aggregate
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where recycled aggregate is specified for 'high grade' uses such as building structure/ground slabs etc.
No information received
FURTHER EVIDENCE REQUIRED:
1. Details of the specified uses and required weight of all aggregates and recycled aggregates;
2. Any commitment to use recycled aggregates must be supported by:

a. Details of where the materials will be sourced; and
b. Confirmation that the amount and quality required can be sourced as claimed.
Responsible Sourcing of Materials

Credit Criteria
Up to 3 credits are available where evidence provided demonstrates that 80% of the assessed materials in the
following building elements are responsibly sourced:
a. Structural Frame
b. Ground floor
c. Upper floors (including separating floors)
d. Roof
e. External walls
f. Internal walls
g. Foundation/substructure
h. Staircase
Additionally 100% of any timber must be legally sourced.
Designing for Robustness

Credit Criteria
Where protection is given to vulnerable parts of the building such as areas exposed to high pedestrian
traffic, vehicular and trolley movements.
Further Information required:
Marked up drawings and/or specifications giving details and locations of:
a. Vulnerable areas of the buildings as described in the compliance requirements..
b. The durability measures specified in the vulnerable areas.
Storage of Recyclable Waste

Mat 12 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT for providing a central storage space for the storage and sorting of recyclable waste.
Waste/recycling Store Location drawing shows the dedicated storage space centrally located on the
ground floor [G.12] adjacent [less than 20m] to Stair 3 which serves all floors and easily accessible.
BREEAM Credit ref Mat12, Storage of Recyclable waste dated: 23.10.09 states "it is in a good
location to facilitate collections in that the refuse collection point at the gates of the rear yard is
accessible via corridor G30." The room G.12 is 11.8m2 thus larger in size than the required 10m2 for
buildings over 5000m2 in area. The recycling space will be clearlly labeled with door signage within that
room for te purpose or recycling waste, and not used for any other purpose.
Drawing - Waste/recycling Store Location - Crown House Technoligies
Statement - Cifford Tee+ Gale - A7025-A-FNT-SBK-SBK-BREEAM Mat 1 Revision A1 - BREEAM
Credit ref Mat12, Storage of Recyclable waste - Dated: 17.11.09
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - LAND USE & ECOLOGY
Land Use & Ecology

Reuse of Land
LE 1 Credits Achieved 1
Credit
1
Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the majority of the footprint of the proposed
development falls within the boundary of previously developed land.
1-20 L(01)01 C Existing Site Layout demonstrates that the site prior to development was building and
hard landscaping. The drawing shows the existing buildings and the hard landscaping (car park) on site.
The drawing shows that 100% of the site falls upon previously developed land.
1-20 L(01)01 C Existing Site Layout
1-20 L(02)32 D Site Plan as Proposed
Contaminated Land
LE 2 Credits Achieved
Credit
Ownership
Credit Criteria
One credit is awarded where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the land used for the new
development has, prior to development, been defined as contaminated and where adequate remedial
steps have been taken to decontaminate the site prior to construction.
Credit Not Targeted
Ecological Value of Land

Credit
1
Ownership
Credit Criteria
Where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the construction zone is defined as land of low
ecological value and all existing features of ecological value will be fully protected from damage during
site preparation and construction works.
Page 9 of the BREEAM Ecological Assessment states that there is one tree with a Tree Preservation
Order but due to the overall lack of vegetation and opportunities for fauna the "ecological value of the
site is considered to be low."
Report No. 13084/ECO/01 - BREEAM Ecological Assessment
1-20 L(01)01 C Existing Site Layout
1-20 L(02)32 D Site Plan as Proposed
Mitigating Ecological Impact

Credit
2
Ownership
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT is available where evidence is provided to demonstrate that the change in ecological value of
the site is less than zero and equal to or less than -9 species. 2 CREDITS if the impact is equal to or
greater than 0 species.
The site prior to development consisted of building and hard landscaping. After the development is
completed it is propose that there is a section of green roof. The green roof has an ecological value of
10 as per the Central London courts Marylebone - BREEAM ecological assessment. This gives the site
an ecological value prior to development of 0 and after development 0.81.
Ecology Calculator 2
Enhancing Site Ecology

LE 5 Credits Achieved 2 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
First Credit: Where the design team (or client) has appointed a suitably qualified ecologist to advise
and report on enhancing and protecting the ecological value of the site; and implemented the
professional’s recommendations for general enhancement and protection of the site ecology.
Second Credit: Where evidence is provided to demonstrate a positive increase in the ecological value
of the site of up to 6 species.
Third Credit: Where evidence is provided to demonstrate a positive increase in the ecological value of
the site of 6 species or greater.
Report No. 13084/ECO/01 - BREEAM Ecological Assessment makes a number of recommendations for the
development of the site for the design team. The report was written by Andrew Russell and involved a full IEEM
member. A number of recommendations have been made for the development.
Calculation for LE 4 has identified a change in ecological value after development 0.81 as calculated using ecology
calculator 2, greater than 6 new species.
Landuse and Ecology - Report no.16433-EN001 dated: October 09 confirms that the points in 9.3.3 advised by
the ecologist have been carried out; a bat survey and incorporating green roofs into the scheme. The bat survey
concluded that there is limited roosting potential in the roof vopids - see appendix C.
Landuse and Ecology - Report no.16433-EN001 dated: October 09
Ecology Calculator 2
Long Term Impact on Biodiversity

LE 6 Credits Achieved 2 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
First Credit: The client has committed to achieving the mandatory requirements listed below and at
least two of the additional requirements.
Second Credit: The client has committed to achieving the mandatory requirements listed below and at
least four of the additional requirements.
Report No. 13084/ECO/01 - BREEAM Ecological Assessment confirms that [page 9] "Andrew
Russell [MIEEM CEnv was appointed to advise on all ecological elements of the project." These
qualifications are sufficient for a SQE [suitably qualified ecologist].
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Report No. 13084/ECO/01 - BREEAM Ecological Assessment states that "all UK and EU
Legislation relating to protection and enhancement of ecology has been complied with during the design
and construction process to date on this project."
2. Report No. 13084/ECO/01 - BREEAM Ecological Assessment [page 9] also confirms that;
"There are no protected feautres on the site" and that "the only features on this site that require
management for ecological purposes will be the green roofs."
See Appendix D for the Landscape and Management Plan for green roof maintenace. As a result no
site level Biodeiversity action plan is necessary however the provision of the green roof areas
"contribute directly to the aims of the City of Westminster Biodiversity Action Plan
Additional Requirements:
1.An Environmental Coordinator, Mary O’Connell, has been appointed for the project. The role of the
Environmental Coordinator is to take the responsibility for implementing the requirements of the
environmental processes outlined for the project, and to have overall responsibility for coordinating with
all the project activities associated with the achievement of the required environmental standards.
Evidence of this appointment is provided in Appendix E.
2.Laing O’Rourke have in place a series of tool box talks that are given to site operatives to educate
staff on site environmental management. Several of these tool box talks focus on protected species and
habitats and outline methods of work to avoid harm or damage to protected species or important
habitats. Appropriate tool box talks have been provided to staff on this site specifically in relation to bats.
Appendix F contains an example of the information provided to site operatives.
3. The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for recording environmental non-compliances,

accidents and incidents on the site in the site Environment and Heath and Safety File. This includes
breaches to actions set out in Gifford Report No. 13084/ECO/01 and any environmental incidents such
as spillages of oils or fuels. The Environmental Coordinator will also record any environmental
constraints that may be identified during the works, such as breeding birds, and will put in place suitable
control methods to ensure that biodiversity is protected for the duration of the works. The records will be
made available upon request.
4 / 5 / 6. Two types of green roof are being used in the development. The first comprises a border of
stone ballast and timber sleepers with an extensive area of shallow sedum mat (40mm) containing 4 - 8
species of sedum. This type of green roof provides limited ecological value in early years but it is likely
that overtime wildflowers and grasses will colonise the sedum mat as the substrate matures. The
second type of green roof being installed comprises a border of stone ballast and timber sleepers, again
with a sedum mat but this time varying in depth from between 50mm to 150mm, the sedum mat will then
be seeded/planted with a mix of grasses, wild flowers, annuals and perennial plants. The technical
specification for the green roof does not include a detailed list of the species.
It is recommended that the roof areas include stones, boulders and logs to provide structural diversity to
improve invertebrate habitat.The provision of the green roof areas contributes directly to the aims of the
City of Westminster Biodiversity Action Plan, specifically for the Built Environment Action Plan and the
Parks and Green Spaces Action Plan.
Landuse and Ecology - Report no.16433-EN001 dated: October 09
CREDIT ASSESSMENT - POLLUTION
Pollution
Refrigerant GWP - Building Services
Pol 1 Credits Achieved
Credit
Ownersh
Credit Criteria
Where evidence provided demonstrates the use of refrigerants with a global warming potential
(GWP) of less than 5 or where there are no refrigerants specified for use in building services.
Credit Not Targeted
Preventing Refrigerant Leaks

Pol 2 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership
Credit Criteria
Up to TWO CREDITS for providing provision to detect refrigerant leaks, and providing provision for
automatic refrigerant pump down.
Graham Powell Chiller Schedule states that Refrigerant Leak Detection is to be specified in line with
BREEAM P2.
Data sheets confirm that refrigerant sensors and detectors are specified with audible alarms.
Airedale Ultima Freecool Technical manual: free-cooling Chiller 200-750kW states the Leak Detection
Kit is "A factory calibrated and fitted leak detection kit, will raise an alarm when refrigerant gas is detected."
Please confirm that :

Where an automatic permanent refrigerant leak detection system is specified, which is NOT based on the
principle of detecting or measuring the concentration of refrigerant in air.
Details of the leak detection - 'Airedale Ultima Freecool catalogue' does not specify type of
detection system.
BREEAM P2 07071.Chillers
Gas Detection in Chiller Applications info sheet
Data sheet: Murco GD and MurcoGS
Airedale Ultima Freecool Technical manual: free-cooling Chiller 200-750kW
Insulant GWP
Pol 4 Credits Achieved 1 Credit Ownership LOR
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where evidence provided demonstrates that the specification of insulating materials avoids the
use of substances with a global warming potential (GWP) of 5 or more in either manufacture or composition
Credit Criteria
GPC Spec Section U10 Clause 800 states clearly that " All insulation shall have a global warming potential
of less than 5."
GPC Spec Section T61 Clause 5300 states clearly that "Thermal Insulation shall not use ozone depleting
substances, and shall have a GWP of less than 5. This applies to both manufacture and composition."
Further clarification is required confirming is required that all products in ht e building in the following
areas have a GWP <5.
- Building fabric
- Internal Sound proofing
GPC Spec Section U10 Clause 800 - Thermal Insulation
GPC Spec Section T61 Clause 5300 - Thermal Insulation and Identification
BREEAM P4 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Clause T31.5020

BREEAM P4 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Clause S11.520
BREEAM P4 07071.GPC.SP.0001 Clause S10.630
N0x Emissions of heat Source

Pol 6 Credits Achieved Credit Ownership LOR
Credit Criteria
Up to three credits are available depending upon the Knox output of the specified boilers.
At this stage the following demonstrates compliance;
1. Where manufacturers details demonstrate that the space heating has maximum dry NOx
emission levels as defined in the Credit Criteria. The emissions should be estimated under
normal operating conditions (not standby).
2. Where the heating load for a super insulated/exemplar environmental building is 7% of the
heat load for a Building Regulations compliant building of the same size and type, 1 credit can
be awarded regardless of the primary fuel used. Figures used for calculations of the percentage
of total heat demand are based on the output from a Building Regulations compliant energy
model.
3. Where electricity for the heat pumps is provided from a local zero emission renewable source
such as PV's, wind etc., there are no resulting emissions. This source of heating can therefore
be counted as having zero NOx emissions.
EVIDENCE REQUIRED:
1. Specification clauses confirming the heating system specified.
2. Manufacturer’s details for the type(s) of boiler specified and its dry NOx emission rate in
mg/kWh.
3. Where the design achieves item 2 of the compliance requirements, a copy of the report produced by the Building R
a. The predicted total heat demand of the building as designed.
b. The predicted total heat demand of a building of the same form, size and type that is Building Regulations complian
c. Confirmation of the expertise and experience of the individual carrying out the modelling.
No evidence received
Flood Risk
Pol 7 Credits Achieved 2 Credit Ownership 2
Credit Criteria
2 CREDITS available if the site is in an area designated as being of low flood risk or 1 CREDIT is available
if the site is defined as medium flood risk where the ground level of the building, car parking and access is
above the design flood level for the sites location. 1 further CREDIT for specifying a sustainable urban
drainage system (SUDS)
Gifford's have confirmed that the site is located within a Flood Zone 1 and has a probability of fluvial and
tidal flooding of greater than 1 in 1000 year and is classified as an area of low risk in accordance with PPS
25:Flood risk development. This was based upon Environment agency indicative flood map.
Email dated 13.11.08 from Giffords

Minimising Watercourse Pollution

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT available for minimising water course pollution
A Full retention separator (FRS1) is provided to serve the undercroft surface water drainage
system and a bypass separator (LLS1) to serve the surface water drainage for the access
road/car parking area off Shillibeer Place.
Section 781 and 782 of the Below Ground Drainage Specification specify light liquid seperators
(car park area) specify full retention separator (undercroft area):
Drawing 0537-WCL-GA-0002[2 shows the locationof the seperators.
Email - From: Barry Cumming; To: James Terry; Subject: 10537 091123 BMC -JT Provision of
Seperators for BREEAM; Date:23/11/09
Westminister Court, Below Ground Drainage Specification, November 2008
Drawing - 10537-WCL-GA-0002[2] FRS1 and LLS1 Marked Up
Renewable & low em energy

Credit Criteria
1 Credit - Where evidence provided demonstrates that a feasibility study considering renewable
and low emission energy has been carried out and the results implemented.
2 Credits - Where evidence provided demonstrates that the first credit has been achieved and
10% of total energy demand for the building/development is supplied from local renewable, or
low emission energy, sources.
3 Credits - Where evidence provided demonstrates that the first credit has been achieved and
15% of total energy demand for the building/development is supplied from local renewable, or
low emission energy, sources.
The feasibility study considered Payback, Land Use, Local planning requirements, Noise,
Whole, life costing, Grants, All technologies appropriate to the site, and reason for the exclusion
of other technologies.
The report found that the most appropriate technology for the city centre site is aquifer coupling
(open loop) with a small contribution from solar hot water .the report was initially undertaken at
RIBA stage C and has been updated though out the scheme design to reflect a more detailed
design and thermal modelling.
Specification clauses confirm that Aquifer coupling has been specified. Loop master have
confirmed extraction rates which have been used to calculate potential flow rates.
The report states that the Annual CWC energy use would be 606Kwh. The input from GSHP and
Solar thermal would be 105.6 WWh. delivering 17.4% of the total energy demand for the building
form local low emission energy sources
City of Westminster magistrates court development - ITPD Part L2(A) Sustainability/
Renewables Report
Reduction of Night time Light Pollution

Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where evidence provided demonstrates that the external lighting design is in
compliance with the guidance in the institution of Lighting Engineers ILE Guidance notes for the
reduction of obtrusive light, 2005
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT where evidence provided demonstrates that the external lighting design is in
compliance with the guidance in the institution of Lighting Engineers ILE Guidance notes for the
reduction of obtrusive light, 2005
07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V41 301 states that an automatic lighting control system
comprising of an external photocell and solar dial time switch and contactor located adjacent to
the supplying distribution board. Section 400 states that lighting is controlled by photo cell, time
clock and manual operation.
GPC COMMENTS ON BREEAM REPORT states that the external lighting is in compliance with
table 1 of the ILE guidance notes for the reduction of obtrusive light 2005. The solar dial time
sensors will be ajustable to allow for all external lighting to be automatically switched off between
2300-0700
BREEAM P12 07071.GPC.SP.0003 Section V41
BREEAM P12 07071.GPC.SH.1002
Noise Attenuation
Credit Criteria
1 CREDIT Where evidence provided demonstrates that sources of noise from the development
do not give rise to the likelihood of complaints from existing noise sensitive premises and
amenity or wildlife areas that are within the locality of the site.
Letter from Hoare Lea Acoustics to City of Westminster Environmental Science Team states that
the proposed external noise levels should not exceed the levels listed below to meet the councils
criteria for a 10db reduction. This exceed the 5db criteria for the credit.
Rating level (dB(A))
West Side of the site South of the site
Location boundary boundary
Day M&E plant noise limits from nearest 41 38
existing residential façade
M&E plant noise limits from nearest
Night 41 32
existing residential façade
GPC Acoustic Report - Plant room Noise identifies the nearest noise sensitive dwellings and
courtrooms. Map 2.1 shows the location of near by residential buildings and table 2.1 shows the
distances from the proposed building. The report then states the predicated noise levels for the
plant rooms. Table 3.4.1 states that the nearest noise sensitive buildings are within the 10db and
hence the 5 db requirement credit requirement.
GPC COMMENTS ON BREEAM REPORT confirms that the noise assessment was carried out
Letter - From: Sophie Maluski To: Philip Dinn Dated: 18th Dec 2006
GPC Acoustic Report - Plant room Noise
Letter from Eamon Taylor [LOR] to Ben Barker [HL] dated: 02.12.09 re: Post Construction
Testing Acoustics

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BREEAM

BREEAM Courts 2006

Design and Procurement Draft Assessment Report for:

City of Westminster Courts

Status: Preliminary Report

Project reference: 04/05254

Hoare Lea Consulting Engineers

Rev. Description Prepared By Reviewed By Date

2. PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS KEY

5. SCORING AND RATING

CLIENT / TENANT: HMCS

ARCHITECT: Hurd Rolland Partnership (TAT)

BUILDING SERVICES CONSULTANT: Hoare Lea (TAT)

CONTRACTOR: Laing O'Rourke

BREEAM ASSESSOR: Hoare Lea BREEAM

BUILDING SERVICES DESCRIPTION:

2. PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS KEY

Certificate Request Form

Assessment Type* BREEAM Courts

BREEAM Version* 2006

Assessment Stage* Design & Procurement

Date of Accompanying Report* 16.12.09

Net Floor Area Assessed

Building Address (must include the number and postcode)

BREEAM Rating* 61.45%

BREEAM Percentage* Very Good

Assessor Name* Ben Barker

Hoare Lea, Royal Exchange, Cross Street,

Building Services Consultant

Contractor Laing O'Rourke

* Mandatory information to be provided to BRE for a certificate to be issued.

The BREEAM 2006 assessment is carried out in two stages, as follows;

5. SCORING & RATING

The BREEAM rating awarded is dependant on the score achieved as follows;

PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT

CURRENT SCORE 61.45%

UNCLASSIFIED PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT

POTENTIAL SCORE 70.81%

POTENTIAL RATING Excellent

UNCLASSIFIED PASS GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT

Credit Credits Targeted Achieved Credit

Day lighting HW1 1 0

Glare Control HW3 1 1 1

Reduction of CO2 Emissions E1 15 8 8

External Lighting Efficiency E4 1 1 1

Provision of Public Transport T1 5 4 4

Proximity to key Amenities T3 1 1 1

NO evidence yet provided

Credit Credits Targeted Achieved Credit

Water Consumption W1 3 2 CHT / GPC

Major Leak Detection W3 1 1 1

Materials Spec - Major Building

Hard Landscaping & Boundary

Reuse of Land LE1 1 1 1

Contaminated Land LE2 1 0

Ecological Value of Land LE3 1 1 1

Refrigerant GWP - Build Services P1 1 0

N0x Emissions of heat Source P6 3 1 LOR

NO evidence yet provided

Appointment Documents for Commissioning Management Services states that Quantum

Please confirm: Specialist's repsonsibilities include the above responsibilities over a

Further Information required:

Construction Site Impacts