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Another example is when operations teams optimize HVAC performance (supporting EA credits) and implement adaptive occupant comfort strategies (supporting EQ credits) if is extreme heat is a concern.
Where possible, integrate resilience considerations into project planning, design, and construction to ensure the building is adaptable to changing climate conditions. Incorporating risk-informed strategies early in the process allows teams to design for long-term durability, occupant safety, and operational continuity. Identifying site-specific hazards and vulnerabilities enables the development of design solutions that mitigate natural hazards, enhance resilience, and minimize future disruptions. This approach supports building performance, occupant wellbeing, and lifecycle sustainability by embedding resilience measures into structural, mechanical, and site design strategies. Through proactive planning and design, teams can better sustain functionality, occupant well-being, and asset longevity and ensure resilience measures remain effective throughout the project’s lifespan. This process facilitates adaptation to evolving threats and preserves the building’s functionality and safety throughout its expected lifespan, contingent on effective strategy implementation.
DOCUMENTATION
| Project types | Options | Col3 | Paths | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | All | All | All | The project’s climate and natural hazard assessment (using the_USGBC_ Climate Resilience Assessment Template or equivalent) |
REFERENCED STANDARDS
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Working Group I, Sixth Assessment Report (interactive-atlas.ipcc.ch/)
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FEMA National Risk Index (hazards.fema.gov/nri/hazards.fema.gov/nri)
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NOAA Climate Explorer (crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org)
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