LOTUS Small Buildings

 

LOTUS Small Buildings (LOTUS SB) assesses new constructions and major refurbishments of non-residential buildings with a GFA of less than 2,500 sqm.

LOTUS SB V1 Credits

Energy Credits

22 Points

E-1 Passive Design
5
E-2 Building Envelope
4
E-3 Building Cooling
6
E-4 Artificial Lighting
4
E-5 Energy Efficient Appliances
2
E-6 Energy Monitor
1

Water Credits

8 Points

W-1 Water Efficient Fixtures
5
W-2 Water Efficient Landscaping
2
W-3 Drinking Water
1

Materials Credits

14 Points

M-1 Building Structure Materials 3
M-2 Non-structural Walls
3
M-3 Windows and Doors
2
M-4 Flooring Materials
2
M-5 Roofing Materials
2
M-6 Furniture
2

Health & Comfort Credits

12 Points

H-1 Fresh Air Supply
2
H-2 Ventilation in Wet Areas
1
H-3 CO2 monitoring
1
H-4 Low-VOC Emissions
4
H-5 Daylighting
3
H-6 External Views
1

Local Environment Credits

16 Points

LE-1 Site Selection 5
LE-2 Site Design 2
LE-3 Vegetation
2
LE-4 Heat Island Effect
2
LE-5 Flood Risk Mitigation
1
LE-6 Stormwater Runoff
2
LE-7 Refrigerants
1
LE-8 Dedicated Recycling Storage Area
1

Community & Management Credits

8 Points

CM-1 Design Management 1
CM-2 Construction Management
3
CM-3 Construction Management
3
CM-4 Access for People with Disabilities
1

Innovation Credits

4 Points

Inn-1 Exceptional Performance Enhancement 4 bonus points
Inn-2 Innovative Techniques/Initiatives
4 bonus points