Recommendations for LOTUS SI

LOTUS SI

1. Energy recommendations

Select air-conditioning equipment with a CSPF value (named energy efficiency value on the VNEEP label) as high as possible
Select lighting fixtures such as fluorescent T5 or LED with a luminous efficacy (lm/W) as high as possible
Select equipment with at least 4 or 5 stars under VNEEP labelling program
Install energy control solutions (light occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, plug load controls, etc.)

2. Water recommendations

Select WCs with dual flush and flush rates lower than (or equal to) 3 / 4.5 litres per flush
Select urinals with flush rates lower than (or equal to) 3 liters per flush
Select shower heads with flowrate lower than (or equal to) 0.14 litres per second
Select bathroom and kitchen taps with flowrate lower than (or equal to) 0.12 litres per second
Install a drinking water filtration system containing filters that can remove at a minimum: dust, particles, rust, heavy metals, chlorine and bacteria.

3. Materials recommendations

For materials and furniture products, maximize the use of:
- Reused materials
- Materials with recycled content
- Products made from rapidly renewable materials (natural building materials planted and harvested within a 10-year cycle, such as: bamboo, cork, coconut, etc.)
- Products that are locally extracted, harvested and manufactured
If using timber, select timber from sustainable sources, preferably accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council in Vietnam (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Malaysia Tiber Certification Council (MTCC) or other.
For non-structural walls, use non-baked materials such as:
- Concrete bricks
- Gypsum panels
- Pre-cast concrete panels
- Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC)

4. Waste & Pollution recommendations

5. Health & Comfort recommendations

If possible, install openable windows in all the occupied rooms to provide fresh Else, install a mechanical ventilation system with fresh air supply.
Use products with low-VOC content among the following:
- Paints and coatings
- Adhesives and sealants
- Flooring systems
- Ceilings, partitions and insulation
Use composite wood products with low-formaldehyde content.
Install a maximum of interior plants throughout the project space
Use Environmentally friendly cleaning products
Maximize daylight (natural light) and external views in the space thanks to open plan design, optimized layout, use of light shelves, glazed internal partitions,
Provide thermal comfort for occupants
Install a CO₂ monitoring system
Perform a flush-out procedure and/or ensure that all the air supply ductworks have been cleaned prior to occupancy

6. Location & Transportation recommendations

Select a base building with green building certification or select a base building with green attributes
Sign a long-term lease (at least 6 years) or a green lease with the landlord
Provide occupants with occupants have access to covered and secured bicycle parking spaces, shower facilities and lockers/personal storage space
Implement incentives to encourage occupants to use a green mode of transport
Provide an access to facilities/amenities (e.g. sleeping/rest room, fitness room, medical room with first-aid-kit, garden with seats, fully equipped pantries, etc.) for the project occupants

Engage a LOTUS AP in the project team
Improve the construction practices:
- Implement adequate mitigation measures to reduce indoor air quality impacts
- Hire a contractor with valid ISO14001 accreditation
- Implement adequate mitigation measures to limit construction noise
- Implement measures to reduce noise level arising from fit-out activities
Perform commissioning of the systems installed
Provide an Operation & Maintenance Manual
Produce a Preventative Maintenance Plan
Improve Green Awareness and Behavior of occupants by:
- Producing a User guide
- Develop a training program
- Implement a permanent green-awareness campaign