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Department of Commerce

Housing Trust Fund

ESDS Version 2.2

Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard

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Acknowledgements The Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS) was developed in collaboration with

many agencies and organizations within the state of Washington. The following individuals

participated on the Advisory Committee for ESDS V.2, providing valuable guidance and

support.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Enterprise Community Partners for allowing the

use of Green Communities Criteria as the basis for the ESDS. The review, revision and

comment process was overseen by individuals noted above along with Commerce Staff who

provided valuable input.

Greg Black, WA Department of Commerce

Christina Bollo, SMR Architects

Rod Butler, Zeck Butler Architects

Lynda Carey, Housing Resources Group

John deChadenedes, King County Dept. of

Community &Human Services

David Epley, Green Communities Enterprise

Community Partners

Scott Falkin, Falkin Associates

Dena Harris, WA Department of Commerce

Matthew Horwitz, Common Ground

Betsy Hunter, Capitol Hill Housing

Alistair Jackson, OBrien & Company

Valerie Kendall, King County Dept. of

Community & Human Services

Jesse Lane, WA Growers League

Jeff Mauceri, Housing Authority of Grant

County

Sandra Mallory, Seattle Dept. Of Planning

and Development

Sheila Marie, Habitat for Humanity of

Washington State

Holly Martin, SNAP

Trisha Miller, Green Communities Enterprise

Community Partners

Chuck Murray, WA Department of Commerce

Tien Peng, Greenplum Street

John Probst, Catholic Charities Housing

Services

Joanne Quinn, City of Seattle Office of

Housing

Shawna Sherman, Enterprise Community

Partners

Scott Starr, SMR Architects

Jim Weddell, Common Ground

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. v

Quick Reference Guide .............................................................................................................. vi

Integrative Design ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Green Development Plan ...................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Universal Design ................................................................................................................... 3

Location & Neighborhood Fabric .............................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Site protection ....................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Connections to existing development & Infrastructure ......................................................... 6

2.3 Compact development ........................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Maximizing Density .............................................................................................................. 8

2.5 Access to services & Public Transportation .......................................................................... 8

2.6 Preservation of & Access to Open Space ............................................................................ 10

2.7a Walkable neighborhoods- Sidewalks & pathways ............................................................ 11

2.7b Walkable neighborhoods- connections to surrounding neighborhood .............................. 12

2.8 Smart Site Location: Passive Design .................................................................................. 13

2.9 Brownfield or Adaptive reuse site ....................................................................................... 15

2.10 Access to Fresh, Local Foods ............................................................................................ 16

Site Improvements ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.1 Environmental Remediation ................................................................................................ 19

3.2 Erosion & Sedimentation Control ....................................................................................... 19

3.3a Landscaping ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.3b Landscaping ...................................................................................................................... 21

3.3c Landscaping- Significant Trees ......................................................................................... 22

3.4 Efficient Irrigation ............................................................................................................... 23

3.5 Surface Water Management ................................................................................................ 24

3.6 Storm Drain Labels ............................................................................................................. 27

Water Conservation .................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.1 Water-Conserving Fixtures ................................................................................................. 29

4.2 Advanced Water-Conserving Fixtures ................................................................................ 30

4.3 Water Reuse ........................................................................................................................ 31

Energy Efficiency ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

5.1a Building Performance Standard ........................................................................................ 34

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5.1b Building Performance Standard ........................................................................................ 36

5.2a Additional Reduction in Energy Use ................................................................................. 37

5.2b Additional Reduction in Energy Use ................................................................................ 38

5.3 Sizing of Heating & Cooling equipment ............................................................................. 39

5.4 Energy Star Appliances ....................................................................................................... 40

5.5 Central Laundry................................................................................................................... 40

5.6 Efficient Lighting ................................................................................................................ 41

5.7a Electricity Meter ................................................................................................................ 42

5.7b Electricity Meter ................................................................................................................ 42

5.8a Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................. 43

5.8b Photovoltaic/Solar Hot Water Ready ................................................................................ 44

5.8c Solar Water Heating .......................................................................................................... 45

5.9 Domestic Water Heating ..................................................................................................... 46

5.10 Domestic Water Heating ................................................................................................... 47

5.11 Performance Tested Building Air Sealing ........................................................................ 48

5.12 Performance Tested Duct Sealing ..................................................................................... 50

5.13 Space heating & Cooling Equipment Replacement .......................................................... 51

Materials Beneficial to the Environment ................................................................................................................. 52

6.1 Low/No VOC Paints & Primers .......................................................................................... 53

6.2 Low/No VOC Adhesives & sealants ................................................................................... 54

6.3 Construction Waste Management ....................................................................................... 55

6.4 Environmentally Preferable Materials ................................................................................ 56

6.5 Water-Permeable Walkways ............................................................................................... 58