The document discusses the benefits of green building techniques for schools. It states that green schools provide better student and teacher performance, lower operational costs, and reduced environmental impact compared to conventionally built schools. Some benefits highlighted include improved test scores from more natural lighting, lower absenteeism from better ventilation, and cost savings from less energy and water usage. While green schools have a slightly higher initial construction cost, the long-term financial benefits are estimated to be 20 times larger due to factors like lower utility bills and healthcare costs. The document promotes an architecture firm that provides green school design, construction, and operational consulting services.
23. Executive Opinion on Green School Performance Compared with Conventional Schools Community Image 52% 35% Ability to attract/retain teachers 20% 54% Reduced student absenteeism 17% 55% Student Performance 24% 47% Much Better Somewhat better
31. FACTORS DISCOURAGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN BUILDINGS Percent of Executives Rating Factor as Very or Extremely Significant in Discouraging Green Construction Higher Construction Costs 68% Lack of Awareness of Benefits 64% Difficulty Quantifying Benefits 47%
36. Financial Benefits of Green Schools ($/Square foot) Energy $9 Emissions $1 Water and Wastewater $1 Increased Earnings $49 Asthma Reduction $3 Cold and Flu Reduction $5 Teacher Retention $4 Employment Impact $2 TOTAL $74 COST OF GREENING $3 NET FINANCIAL BENEFITS $71
43. 1. PLANNING, DESIGN AND BUDGETING 2. CONSTRUCTION 3. OPERATION & MAINTENENCE
44. 1. PLANNING, DESIGN AND BUDGETING A. ASSESMENT OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS B. ASSESMENT OF THE SITE CONDITIONS C. WORKING OUT THE GREEN STRATEGY BEST SUITED TO YOUR PROJECT D. SPECIFICATIONS OF MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES & ESTIMATES E. DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTATION
45. 2. CONSTRUCTION A. SCHEDULING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY B. SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION C. INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF VARIOUS SYSTEMS D. COMMISSIONING OF THE BUILDING
46. 3. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENENCE A. APPRAISAL OF VARIOUS SYSTEMS AND BUILDING AS A WHOLE B. STRATEGY FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENENCE C. UPGRADING SYSTEMS IN FUTURE
57. Our expertise lies in Creative interpretation of your needs Generating appropriate concept for your project Executing the concept through documentation
60. Our complete focus Systematic and detailed understanding of the problems and opportunities Unique concept for your project Thorough documentation to ensure project delivery exactly as desired Stage-wise consultation suited to your specific requirement