Pearl Building Rating System - Estidama

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� Predicted impact in relation to the four pillars of Estidama: The final design
solution should be contextualized in terms of tangible impacts against one or more
of the four pillars;
� Feasibility studies: This must address documented design evolution decisions
toward the final design solution and address any and all considerations that lead to
the final solution;
� Cost Benefit Analysis: A detailed cost benefit analysis of the design measure(s)
including, at a minimum, capital cost, operational and maintenance cost, cost as a
percentage of total project cost and revenue where appropriate. The benefit
analysis must include performance targets / levels attained or anticipated to be
attained as a direct result of the measures;
� Risk: The risk analysis must detail the framework within which the design solution
is intended to work and highlight any and all weaknesses that would impede
performance. The analysis must anticipate the impact of such weaknesses on the
performance of the design solution;
� Integration and Implementation: This section must clearly demonstrate how the
design solution has been integrated with any and all related elements associated
with the development as well as a detailed plan of how the design solution is
implemented;
� Measurability: This section must address how the performance of the design
solution will be measured in-use and include all metrics and associated
technologies relied upon; and
� Maintainability and Durability: This section must address all maintenance and
durability aspects related to the design solution.
Awarding innovative credit points are subject to Estidama approval.
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