scope:

Components and Outcomes

The components and outcomes described in the subsequent chapters of this standard are intended to guide sustainable infrastructure development through the entire life-cycle process. Leadership shall encourage transformative development of the infrastructure solution at the earliest stages; consider and analyze all reasonable alternatives; and consider natural, no-construction, and constructed project solutions. For constructed project solutions, the entire life cycle of the project shall be considered within the context of this standard.

Project Team Composition

The composition of the project team, as determined by the owner or owner agency, shall consist of owners or owner agencies, architects and engineers, support organizations, and contractors and subcontractors necessary to deliver the desired infrastructure solution.

Project Team Leaders

Project team leaders shall use Chapters 2 through 7 of this standard to identify the economic, environmental, and social impacts (positive and negative, quantifiable and nonquantifiable) of sustainable infrastructure solutions. In addition, leadership shall comply with life-cycle cost analysis requirements in Chapter 8 of this standard.

Standard Authority

This standard does not supersede regulatory requirements or codes/standards.

PURPOSE

To establish the minimum requirements for a sustainable infrastructure solution.