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“社區服務” 建築業百家講壇
2016 Seminar Series on Remodeling, Addition, New
Construction, and Commercial Property Development
2016灣區房屋裝修、加建、改建、新建、
及商業地產開發系列講座
“社區服務” 建築業百家講壇

綠色建築趨勢怎樣影響我們的生活
Presented by Allen Chen
http://www.nccaba.org 1-844-565-9688

Topics of the Day
 什麼是 CALGreen? 什麼是 Title 24? 什麼是 Green point
rated?
 設計師、承包商應該注意哪些事項?
 屋主應考慮哪些方面?
 各个城市City的法規有何不同？ 各个城市City的法規有何不同？
 誰有資格做 professional rater?
 綠色認證的要求和過程?
 綠色建築有什麼 Benefits?
 屋主新建加建申請 permit 時如何填寫 check list mandatory
items(必要規定)？
 我家的房子需不需要安裝太陽能？太陽能熱水器？使用一次
付款還是分期攤還？
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Climate Change
U.S. Energy Consumption by Sector
Building:48%, Transportation: 27%, Industrial: 25%

The Built Environment
In the United States, Buildings:
 1. Consume 65% of electricity
 2. Create 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions
 3. Create 136 million tons of C&D waste each year 3. Create 136 million tons of C&D waste each year
 4. Consume 10% of potable water
 5. Use 40% of raw material globally

Environmental Impacts of
Traditional Buildings
 83 million buildings in the US as of 2013
 Continue to be used for many years
 Lots of land, energy, water, material….
 Lots of land, energy, water, material….
 Lots GHG & harmful air pollutant
 >40% world energy and 25% of CO2
 75% account for electricity (EPA 2008)
 Energy 2025 19%↑. 2X Germany, 3X Japan

Quality of life
 15% of homeowners in the U.S. may be allergic to
elements in their own homes
 40% of children born today will develop some
form of respiratory diseaseform of respiratory disease
 Of all the chemicals that the EPA monitors, only 2
(ozone & sluphur dioxide ) are more prevalent
outdoors than indoors

什麼是 CALGreen
 CALGreen is California Green Building Standards Code
 The purpose of CALGreen is to improve public health, safety
and general welfare by enhancing the design and construction
of buildings through the use of building concepts having a
reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and
encouraging sustainable construction practices in the followingencouraging sustainable construction practices in the following
categories:
 Planning and design
 Energy efficiency
 Water efficiency and conservation
 Material conservation and resource efficiency
 Environmental quality

什麼是 Title 24?
 Local energy ordinances
 Thermal mass
 Cool roof, window & skylight
 Radiant barrier & Vapor barrier Radiant barrier & Vapor barrier
 Insulation and lighting
 Water heater & HVAC
Must be 15% beyond original T24.

什麼是 Green point rated?
 LEED 加州縮影
 有LEED 精神, 但簡單便宜
 to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient
buildings in California.

2013 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards
 The 2013 Standards improve upon the 2008 Standards
 The 2013 Standards went into effect July 1, 2014.
 http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/ http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/

Environmental Categories
 Community Design
 Energy Efficiency
 Water Efficiency Water Efficiency
 Resource Conservation
 Indoor Environmental Quality

CA Green History
 1995 USGBC established
 2006 GPR & LEEDH Pilot launched
 2006 ~2011 70 LGO adapted, 38 M/Req
 2009 CALGreen finalized
 2011 CALGreen goes into effect
 2013 Building code goes into effect

CA Policy Trends & Decisions
 AB32 – Reduce GHG by 2020 to 1990
 CPUC Strategic Plan
 New Homes – NZE by 2020
 Existing Homes – 40% ↑by 2020 Existing Homes – 40% ↑by 2020
 GB ordinances - ↑100 cities adapted
 Incentive, Rebate & Stimulation programs

設計師 Architect 應該注意哪些事項?
 Passive solar orientation (more windows on south side)
 Designed and installed HVAC system via ACCA manual
J/heat load, D/ ducts, S/equip
 Fan on living/family/dining room or ventilation for nature
cooling (low/in high/out)cooling (low/in high/out)
 Overhang & landscape shading
 Pre-plumb for grey water and rain water harvesting
 Pre-wiring for solar PV system
 Crawlspaces, free of moisture and air tight

 Advanced framing or OVE (optimal value engineering)
 Smart design (2x6 instead 2x4, 16 on center or 24 on
center ?)
 Headers are sized for load (4x6 instead 4x12 ?)
 Use only cripple & jack studs where needed (save
 Use only cripple & jack studs where needed (save
material)
 2-3 stud corners & T-walls (with clips and/or blocking)
 Insulated exterior
 Engineered lumber Use SIPS, OSB (panels) ICFs, AAC
(concrete) FSC wood or steel

 Radiant barrier on attic, Vapor barrier on craw space.
 Whole house fan (solar powered) on top of roof or attic
 Hot water insulation up to faucet
 Energy star ceiling fan
 Sealed combustion direct vent or power vented gas furnace
& water heater (on-demand circulation pump) Or tank less
water heater
 Blow door test to get minimum leakage ACH
 Heat Recover Ventilation system

承包商應該注意哪些事項?
 Material selection
 System performance
System performance
 Decreasing construction waste
 Improving indoor air quality

屋主應考慮哪些方面?
 如何能用最理想的投入達到州政府的要求並為
屋主獲得更大的回報？
 為順利取得建築許可(permit)，屋主應該注意哪 為順利取得建築許可(permit)，屋主應該注意哪
些事項?
 屋主怎樣與設計師，承包商溝通，達成協議並順
利開工?

誰有資格做 professional rater?
 A Green Rater is a specific type of Home
Energy Rater, qualified to conduct home
energy ratings on residential and small
commercial buildings.
commercial buildings.
 Leadership for Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) for Homes Program.
Launched by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC)

綠色認證的要求和過程(1)
 HIRE A RATER.
Find a list of Raters through BIG online
Certified Professionals Directory.Certified Professionals Directory.
 IDENTIFY MEASURES.
Review the checklist and create a customized list
of design features and construction practices for
your project.

 SUBMIT INITIAL APPLICATION.
The Rater submits a project planning score sheet
to the City.
to the City.
 VERIFY MEASURES.
Coordinates with the construction team to provide
documentation and site verification of measures
and construction practices achieved.

 APPLY FOR FINAL CERTIFICATION.
The Rater calculates scores, and submits all
necessary documentation to the City or Build It
Green for certification review processing.
Green for certification review processing.
 GET YOUR CERTIFICATE!
City will issue a final completion permit

綠色建築有什麼 Benefits?
 Saves energy & water
 More durable, less maintenance
 Quality construction
 Healthier living Healthier living
 Improved resale value
 It’s the right thing to do

Green Point Basic Points
 Community --- 3/28 points
 Energy --- 26/133 points
 IAQ/Health --- 7/56 points
 Resources --- 7/85 points Resources --- 7/85 points
 Water --- 7/50 points 50/352
*** Less than 50 points, no permit ***

各個城市City的法規有何不同？
Every city has different requirement, some cities require to have
minimum of 50 points(Campbell, Cupertino…) , while some need
to have 70 points (Mountain View) or 80 points(Sunnyvale…).
However, most cities in Bay Area adapt 2013 CALGREEN
RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST MANDATORY ITEMS which is
CALGREEN RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURESCALGREEN RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES
Effective January 1, 2014 all residential buildings undergoing
permit alteration, additions or improvements shall replace
noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving plumbing
fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to
issuance of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final
permit approval by the local building department.

屋主新建加建申請permit，如何填寫
check list mandatory items(必要規定)（1）
2013 CALGREEN RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST MANDATORY
ITEMS - Version 8.16.16 COMMUNITY
The 2013 CALGreen Code applies to all newly constructed hotels, motels, lodging
houses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums, shelters, congregate residences,
employee housing, factory-built housing and other types of dwellings with
sleeping accommodations and new accessory buildings associated with such uses.
This section also applies to additions and alterations where there is an increase in
conditioned space and specifies that these requirements only apply to the specific
area of the addition or alteration. Existing site and landscaping improvements that
are not otherwise disturbed are not subject to the requirements of CALgreen.
**If your project totals 300 sq. ft. or less of addition and/or structural remodeled
area combined you will NOT be required to obtain a third-party rater. You
will still be responsible to follow all Residential Mandatory Measures as
applicable to your project. Please incorporate all pages of this checklist except the
CALGreen Signature Declaration page into your plans**.

1. The owner or owner’s agent shall employ a licensed qualified
green-point rater (www.builditgreen.org) experienced with the 2013
California Green Building Standards Codes to verify and assure that all
required work described herein is properly planned and implemented in
the project.
2. The green-point rater, in collaboration with the owner and the design
2. The green-point rater, in collaboration with the owner and the design
professional shall review Column 2 of this checklist, and initial all
applicable measures, sign and date
3. Section 1 –Design Verification at the end of this checklist., prior to
submittal. Applicant to include these pages into the construction plans
as well as provide (2) separate 8-1/2” x 11” signed copies. .
4. PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT,
the green-point rater shall complete Column 3 and sign and Date
Section 2 – Implementation Verification at the end of this checklist and
submit the completed form to the Building Department.

Project Name: _______________________________________________________________
Project Address: _____________________________________________________________
Project Description: __________________________________________________________
Instructions (for projects of 300 sq. ft. or more):
1. The owner or owner’s agent shall employ a licensed qualified green-point rater
1. The owner or owner’s agent shall employ a licensed qualified green-point rater
(www.builditgreen.org) experienced with the 2013 California Green Building
Standards Codes to verify and assure that all required work described herein is
properly planned and implemented in the project.
2. The green-point rater, in collaboration with the owner and the design professional
shall review Column 2 of this checklist, and initial all applicable measures, sign
and date
Section 1 –Design Verification at the end of this checklist., prior to submittal.
Applicant to include these pages into the construction plans as well as provide
(2) separate 8-1/2” x 11” signed copies. .

PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, the green-
point rater shall complete Column 3 and sign and Date Section 2 –
Implementation Verification at the end of this checklist and submit the completed
form to the Building Department.
MANDATORY FEATURE OR MEASURE
COLUMN 2 :Project Requirements Rater to initial applicable measures prior to
submitting forms
submitting forms
COLUMN 3 :Verification Rater to verify during construction as applicable to project
Planning and Design Site Development
4.106.2 A plan is developed and implemented to manage storm water drainage
during construction.
4.106.3 Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a drainage system will
manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering buildings.
4.106.4 Provide capability for electric vehicle charging in one- and two-family
dwellings and in townhouses with attached private garages; and 3 percent of
total parking spaces, as specified, for multifamily dwellings.

Energy Efficiency General
4.201.1 Building meets or exceeds the requirements of the California
Building Energy Efficiency Standards3 .
Water Efficiency and Conservation Indoor Water Use
4.303.1. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings
4.303.1. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings
(faucets and showerheads) installed in residential buildings shall
comply with the prescriptive requirements of Sections , 4.303.1.1
through 4.303.1.4.4.
4.303.2 Plumbing fixtures and fittings required in Section 4.303.1 shall be
installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall
meet the applicable referenced standards.

Outdoor Water Use
4.304.1 After December 1, 2015, new residential developments with an
aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet shall
comply with one of the following options: 1. A local water efficient
landscape ordinance or the current California Department of Water
Resources’ Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO),
whichever is more stringent; or 2. Projects with aggregate landscape
areas less than 2,500 square feet may comply with the MWELO’s
Appendix D Prescriptive Compliance Option.
Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency
Enhanced Durability and Reduced Maintenance
4.406.1 Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other
openings in plates at exterior walls shall be protected against the
passage of rodents by closing such openings with cement mortar,
concrete masonry or similar method acceptable to the enforcing agency.

Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling
4.408.1 Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50 percent of the
nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with one of the
following: 1. Comply with a more stringent local construction and demolition waste
management ordinance; or 2. A construction waste management plan per Section
4.408.2; or 3. A waste management company per Section 4.408.3; or 4. The
waste stream reduction alternative per Section 4.408.4.
Building Maintenance and Operation
4.410.1 An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided to the building
occupant or owner.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Fireplaces
4.503.1 Any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct-vent sealed combustion type.
Any installed woodstove or pellet stove shall comply with US EPA Phase II
emission limits where applicable. Woodstoves, pellet stoves, fireplaces shall also
comply with applicable local ordinances.

Pollutant Control
4.504.1 Duct openings and other related air distribution component openings shall
be covered during construction.
4.504.2.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall be compliant with VOC and other
toxic compound limits.
4.504.2.2 Paints, stains and other coatings shall be compliant with VOC limits.
4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings shall be compliant with product weighted MIR
4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings shall be compliant with product weighted MIR
limits for ROC and other toxic compounds.
4.504.2.4 Documentation shall be provided to verify that compliant VOC limit finish
materials have been used.
4.504.3 Carpet and carpet systems shall be compliant with VOC limits.
4.504.4 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply with
specified VOC criteria.
4.504.5 Particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and hardwood plywood
used in interior finish systems shall comply with low formaldehyde emission
standards.

Interior Moisture Control
4.505.2 Vapor retarder and capillary break is installed at slab on grade
foundations.
4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials used in wall and floor
framing is checked before enclosure.
Environmental Comfort
4.507.2 Duct systems are sized, designed, and equipment is selected
using the following methods:
1. Establish heat loss and heat gain values according to ANSI/ACCA 2
Manual J-2004 or equivalent.
2. Size duct systems according to ANSI/ACCA 1Manual D-2009 or
equivalent.
3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3
Manual S-2004 or equivalent.

Installer and Special Inspector Qualifications
702.1 HVAC system installers are trained and certified in the proper installation of
HVAC systems.
702.2 Special inspectors employed by the enforcing agency must be qualified and
able to demonstrate competence in the discipline they are inspecting.
Verifications
Verifications
703.1 Verification of compliance with this code may include construction documents,
plans, specifications builder or installer certification, inspection reports, or other
methods acceptable to the enforcing agency which show substantial
conformance
1. Green building measures listed in this table may be mandatory if adopted by a
city, county, or city and county as specified in Section 101.7
2. Required prerequisite for this Tier.
3. These measures are currently required elsewhere in statute or in regulation
CALGREEN SIGNATURE DECLARATIONS

DECLARATIONS
Project Name: _____________________________________________
Project Address: ___________________________________________
Project Description: _____________________________________________
SECTION 1 – DESIGN VERIFICATION Complete all lines of Section 1 – “Design
SECTION 1 – DESIGN VERIFICATION Complete all lines of Section 1 – “Design
Verification” and SUBMIT THE ENTIRE CHECKLIST (COLUMNS 2 AND 3)
WITH THE PLANS AND BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT. The owner and design professional responsible for compliance
with CalGreen Standards have reviewed the plans and certify that the items
checked above are hereby incorporated into the project plans and will be
implemented into the project in accordance with the requirements set forth in the
2013 California Green Building Standards Code as adopted by the City of
________(any city)

Owner’s Signature Date __________________________________________
Owner’s Name (Please Print) ______________________________________
Design Professional’s Signature Date _______________________________
Design Professional’s Name (Please Print) ___________________________
Signature of Green Point Rater Date ________________________________
Name of Green Point Rater (Please Print) Phone No. ___________________
Email Address for Green Point Rater License No. _____________________
SECTION 2 – IMPLEMENTATION VERIFICATION
Complete, sign and submit the completed checklist, including column 3, together with all original
signatures on Section 2 to the Building Department PRIOR TO BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FINAL INSPECTION.
I have inspected the work and have received sufficient documentation to verify and certify that
the project identified above was constructed in accordance with this Green Building
Checklist and in accordance with the requirements of the 2013 California Green Building
Standards Code as adopted by the City of (any city)
Signature of Licensed Green Point Rater Date _________________________________
Name of Licensed Green Point Rater (Please Print) Phone No. ____________________
Email address for Licensed Green Point Rate___________________________________

我家的房子需不需要安裝太陽能？使
用一次付款還是分期攤還？

安裝太陽能注意事項
 South-facing orientation 朝南方向
 Minimal Shading 陰影越小越好
 Minimal Obstructions & Surface Area 盡量不要有
 Minimal Obstructions & Surface Area 盡量不要有
受到阻礙的東西
 Life of roof material 屋頂材料的壽命
 Minimum of utility bill 電費能夠降到最低

What Makes Buildings Green ?
 ↑ Efficient use of Energy
 ↓GHG emissions & indoor air pollution
 ↓Building water use
 ↓Land use, C & D material

Illustration of a Green Building

City Green Building

Country Green Building

Typical N Euro Green Building

Business Opportunities
 Suitable for all kinds of engineering
 Passive house design
 Solar Thermal retrofit Solar Thermal retrofit
 DC lighting and appliances
 Organic waste turns to energy
 Grey water on site treatment
 Battery & Solar booming ?

Conclusion
LSA and 3R
Reduce
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle

See You Next Time!
Thank You !!!
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