This document provides an overview and summary of key topics from a course on sustainable design and building construction:
1. It introduces the course objectives of exploring sustainability in architectural design and construction through the lenses of ecology, economy, and social equity.
2. It covers background topics on the history and drivers of the green building movement, including key events, concepts, concerns, and terminology.
3. It discusses green building assessment systems like LEED, BREEAM, and Living Building Challenge that are used to evaluate and certify sustainable buildings.
4. It focuses on the LEED green building rating system developed by the USGBC, including its purpose, evolution, certification trends, and goals to transform
The document discusses the concepts of ecological design and how it has evolved from early pioneers. Ecological design aims to transform matter and energy using natural processes modeled on nature. Early leaders like Buckminster Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra incorporated nature into their designs. Publications in the early 1990s helped establish principles of sustainability and areas to consider in green building design. The concept has shifted from green to regenerative design, which aims to restore and revive nature through human participation in natural systems. Approaches include high-performance design, green design, sustainable design, and regenerative design.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
This document discusses sustainability in architecture and sustainable design. It defines sustainable architecture as architecture that minimizes environmental impact through efficient use of materials, energy, and space. Sustainable design aims to reduce negative impacts on the environment and human health over a building's lifecycle. Key aspects of sustainable architecture discussed include green building techniques, the need for sustainability due to population growth and resource depletion, and methods for achieving sustainability through resource conservation, lifecycle design, and humane design.
This document summarizes the key concepts of sustainable development and its relationship to civil engineering. It defines sustainability and sustainable development, noting their focus on meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. For civil engineers, sustainability means using natural resources to improve society's quality of life indefinitely. The document outlines 17 sustainable development goals and discusses civil engineers' role in achieving these through sustainable design, green buildings, and sustainable construction practices like reducing waste and using renewable building materials. It provides examples of sustainable buildings from around the world.
Sustainable architecture and green design (passive design)cagrihank
The document discusses sustainable architecture and green buildings. It defines sustainable architecture as using minimum energy and resources while minimizing environmental damage. It recommends considering land ecology, community consultation, health, materials, energy efficiency, and water efficiency in green building design. It also discusses passive design strategies and green building certification systems like LEED and BREEAM. Finally, it provides examples of green building case studies and their sustainable features.
Covers the fundamentals of residential green building. Topics include fundamentals of life-cycle analysis, energy conservation as the foundation of green building, energy & resource efficient design details, the fundamentals of building envelope design, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional building materials, water conservation and design for durability. The discussion will also cover the basics of project planning, green building economics, including rebate & incentive programs, and maintaining indoor air quality during the construction process. Time permitting, there will be a brief discussion of construction waste management and Universal Design. This program is intended for homeowners and professionals alike, and no prior construction experience is required.
Presentation is an attempt to briefly describe the context of Green Building- its role and importance in promoting sustainability and reducing global warming besides the design strategies which go into making of a Green Building. It also define the advantages and the rating system defined by IGBC for the Green Building.
The HDR Regenerative Design Framework is a new way of thinking that breaks existing design paradigms and creates net positive buildings through social and ecological systems thinking.
The document discusses the concepts of ecological design and how it has evolved from early pioneers. Ecological design aims to transform matter and energy using natural processes modeled on nature. Early leaders like Buckminster Fuller, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra incorporated nature into their designs. Publications in the early 1990s helped establish principles of sustainability and areas to consider in green building design. The concept has shifted from green to regenerative design, which aims to restore and revive nature through human participation in natural systems. Approaches include high-performance design, green design, sustainable design, and regenerative design.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
This document discusses sustainability in architecture and sustainable design. It defines sustainable architecture as architecture that minimizes environmental impact through efficient use of materials, energy, and space. Sustainable design aims to reduce negative impacts on the environment and human health over a building's lifecycle. Key aspects of sustainable architecture discussed include green building techniques, the need for sustainability due to population growth and resource depletion, and methods for achieving sustainability through resource conservation, lifecycle design, and humane design.
This document summarizes the key concepts of sustainable development and its relationship to civil engineering. It defines sustainability and sustainable development, noting their focus on meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. For civil engineers, sustainability means using natural resources to improve society's quality of life indefinitely. The document outlines 17 sustainable development goals and discusses civil engineers' role in achieving these through sustainable design, green buildings, and sustainable construction practices like reducing waste and using renewable building materials. It provides examples of sustainable buildings from around the world.
Sustainable architecture and green design (passive design)cagrihank
The document discusses sustainable architecture and green buildings. It defines sustainable architecture as using minimum energy and resources while minimizing environmental damage. It recommends considering land ecology, community consultation, health, materials, energy efficiency, and water efficiency in green building design. It also discusses passive design strategies and green building certification systems like LEED and BREEAM. Finally, it provides examples of green building case studies and their sustainable features.
Covers the fundamentals of residential green building. Topics include fundamentals of life-cycle analysis, energy conservation as the foundation of green building, energy & resource efficient design details, the fundamentals of building envelope design, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional building materials, water conservation and design for durability. The discussion will also cover the basics of project planning, green building economics, including rebate & incentive programs, and maintaining indoor air quality during the construction process. Time permitting, there will be a brief discussion of construction waste management and Universal Design. This program is intended for homeowners and professionals alike, and no prior construction experience is required.
Presentation is an attempt to briefly describe the context of Green Building- its role and importance in promoting sustainability and reducing global warming besides the design strategies which go into making of a Green Building. It also define the advantages and the rating system defined by IGBC for the Green Building.
The HDR Regenerative Design Framework is a new way of thinking that breaks existing design paradigms and creates net positive buildings through social and ecological systems thinking.
The document discusses the upcoming revisions to the LEED green building certification system in 2009. It provides an overview of the USGBC's mission to promote environmentally responsible building and outlines some of the key areas that will be revised, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, and materials. It also notes that the new approach will better consider regional environmental conditions and distribute credit points more uniformly.
The document discusses ecological building and sustainable architecture. It covers the environmental impacts of buildings, including resource depletion, pollution, and loss of green space. It then discusses sustainable built environments and how to reduce the input and output of materials and energy through the building life cycle. The goal is to design buildings that minimize their environmental impact through strategies like using local and low-embodied energy materials, renewable energy sources, and waste management.
Sustainability concepts in Civil Engineering - Module-3Abhilash B L
This Module deals with Sustainable Design which consists of following topics
*Basic concepts of sustainable habitat,
*Green buildings
*Green building certification GRIHA
*IGBC certification for buildings,
*Materials for building construction
*Material selection for sustainable buildings design,
*Energy-efficient building design,
*Passive solar design technique,
*Thermal storage strategies
*sustainable transport
This document discusses various aspects of sustainable development at the neighborhood level, including water, waste management, green space, food, and energy. It emphasizes meeting environmental, economic, and social goals simultaneously (the triple bottom line). Some key sustainable practices mentioned are rainwater harvesting, composting, farmers markets, green roofs, solar panels, recycled and local building materials, and forms of renewable energy like wind and solar.
This document provides an overview of the sustainable design principles utilized in the Village Homes residential development in Davis, California. It discusses how the developers designed the community to be centered around people rather than automobiles by narrowing streets, incorporating shared green spaces and agricultural land, and orienting homes to maximize passive solar gain. Specific sustainable features discussed include super insulated walls, passive solar water heating, and photovoltaic solar arrays. The document argues that rethinking conventional residential development approaches can improve quality of life while reducing environmental impacts and costs.
9/8 THUR 14:30| Green Elements and Sustainable Codes 1APA Florida
Henry Iler
Nationwide, local governments are struggling to incorporate green/sustainable practices into plans and codes. Climate Action Plans provide energy reduction targets, but can be light on how “to get there.” Comprehensive plans and LDCs have to be
modified in big ways to get real community-wide implementation. Learn about a Florida city going far beyond HB 697 by preparing a Green Element as the first element in its Comprehensive Plan,
and the model “Sustainable Community Development Code,”prepared by the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, with related
implementation case studies, plus the latest data on cost-savings associated with “going green.”
Green Spaces making cities happy, Healthy and SustainableJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Green spaces provide numerous benefits in urban areas by making cities healthier, happier, and more sustainable places to live. They improve air and water quality, reduce temperatures, promote physical and mental well-being, and increase social interaction and property values. Strategies for ensuring adequate green space include defining standards for open space at different levels, distributing spaces evenly throughout cities, protecting existing trees and vegetation, incentivizing private development of green areas, and educating the public about the importance of nature in urban environments.
Green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment.
The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.
Bill Jolly 3rd Annual Conference On Cost Effective SustainabilityBilljolly
This document discusses sustainability requirements and solutions for construction projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It outlines environmental targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and describes regulations in the UAE including LEED standards and Estidama requirements. Specific sustainability rules for Dubai include LEED certification, TECOM and Dubai Municipality guidelines. Abu Dhabi focuses on the Estidama Pearl Rating System. Typical sustainable solutions mentioned are solar collectors, wind turbines, photovoltaics, natural ventilation and greywater harvesting.
Sustainable Architecture is an effort to minimize the negative environmental impact of the buildings by using specific materials, energy and development space through strict moderation and efficiency
[CDA] Sustainable Architecture Presentation Leon Barnard
Sustainable architecture is part of our future, by taking the role of educating and showing our responsibilities as architects, planners, designers and land owners - the living buildings of tomorrow will be built today.
Public Agencies Meet Sustainable DesignRoss Johnson
The document discusses sustainability in planning and development. It provides an overview of key concepts like the APA's policy on sustainability. It outlines various indicators of unsustainability at global, lifestyle and community levels. It also summarizes the USGBC's LEED green building rating system and how it relates to planning issues. Finally, it discusses different policies and incentives that cities can implement to encourage more sustainable practices.
The document discusses sustainability and green building standards from the American Planning Association (APA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It outlines 13 policies to promote sustainability and summarizes the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and credits that relate to planning issues, including alternative transportation, brownfield redevelopment, habitat protection, stormwater management, and water efficiency. The APA, USGBC, and American Institute of Architects are working to implement sustainability benchmarks and tools.
This document discusses ecological footprint and renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and biomass energy. It defines ecological footprint as the environmental impact of a person, business, or community. It describes active and passive solar energy and how solar panels can convert sunlight to electricity. It also explains how wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity and how biomass energy can be derived from organic materials and plants to produce biogas.
This document introduces guidelines for creating greener cities with the objectives of improving human health and well-being. It discusses the importance of integrating green infrastructure like parks, trees, and rooftop gardens into urban planning and development. The guidelines are meant to encourage international discussion on techniques for more sustainable urban development.
Paul Roebuck, one of our London based ecologists, takes you through some basics on green infrastructure in the UK and highlights some really interesting projects we have worked on and exciting future developments.
The slides cover legislation, mitigation, habitat creation, ecology impact assessments and green roofs and walls.
Architectural Wonders - Sustainable Architecture for a Green FutureKenny Slaught
As nations around the world focus on the issue of sustainability, architects are increasingly searching for innovative ways to build greener buildings.
sustainable achitecture - introduction - design - need for it - elements - green roof , solar shingles , rain harvesting , cob houses - techniques - examples
This document discusses green buildings and their role in addressing climate change. It notes that buildings account for 40% of global energy emissions and that green buildings can help reduce this footprint through efficient design and construction. It then provides an overview of green building certification systems like LEED and BREEAM, and explains how these systems evaluate various sustainability factors. Finally, it outlines the financial and environmental benefits associated with green buildings.
The document discusses the upcoming revisions to the LEED green building certification system in 2009. It provides an overview of the USGBC's mission to promote environmentally responsible building and outlines some of the key areas that will be revised, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, and materials. It also notes that the new approach will better consider regional environmental conditions and distribute credit points more uniformly.
The document discusses ecological building and sustainable architecture. It covers the environmental impacts of buildings, including resource depletion, pollution, and loss of green space. It then discusses sustainable built environments and how to reduce the input and output of materials and energy through the building life cycle. The goal is to design buildings that minimize their environmental impact through strategies like using local and low-embodied energy materials, renewable energy sources, and waste management.
Sustainability concepts in Civil Engineering - Module-3Abhilash B L
This Module deals with Sustainable Design which consists of following topics
*Basic concepts of sustainable habitat,
*Green buildings
*Green building certification GRIHA
*IGBC certification for buildings,
*Materials for building construction
*Material selection for sustainable buildings design,
*Energy-efficient building design,
*Passive solar design technique,
*Thermal storage strategies
*sustainable transport
This document discusses various aspects of sustainable development at the neighborhood level, including water, waste management, green space, food, and energy. It emphasizes meeting environmental, economic, and social goals simultaneously (the triple bottom line). Some key sustainable practices mentioned are rainwater harvesting, composting, farmers markets, green roofs, solar panels, recycled and local building materials, and forms of renewable energy like wind and solar.
This document provides an overview of the sustainable design principles utilized in the Village Homes residential development in Davis, California. It discusses how the developers designed the community to be centered around people rather than automobiles by narrowing streets, incorporating shared green spaces and agricultural land, and orienting homes to maximize passive solar gain. Specific sustainable features discussed include super insulated walls, passive solar water heating, and photovoltaic solar arrays. The document argues that rethinking conventional residential development approaches can improve quality of life while reducing environmental impacts and costs.
9/8 THUR 14:30| Green Elements and Sustainable Codes 1APA Florida
Henry Iler
Nationwide, local governments are struggling to incorporate green/sustainable practices into plans and codes. Climate Action Plans provide energy reduction targets, but can be light on how “to get there.” Comprehensive plans and LDCs have to be
modified in big ways to get real community-wide implementation. Learn about a Florida city going far beyond HB 697 by preparing a Green Element as the first element in its Comprehensive Plan,
and the model “Sustainable Community Development Code,”prepared by the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, with related
implementation case studies, plus the latest data on cost-savings associated with “going green.”
Green Spaces making cities happy, Healthy and SustainableJIT KUMAR GUPTA
Green spaces provide numerous benefits in urban areas by making cities healthier, happier, and more sustainable places to live. They improve air and water quality, reduce temperatures, promote physical and mental well-being, and increase social interaction and property values. Strategies for ensuring adequate green space include defining standards for open space at different levels, distributing spaces evenly throughout cities, protecting existing trees and vegetation, incentivizing private development of green areas, and educating the public about the importance of nature in urban environments.
Green architecture, or green design, is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment.
The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.
Bill Jolly 3rd Annual Conference On Cost Effective SustainabilityBilljolly
This document discusses sustainability requirements and solutions for construction projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It outlines environmental targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and describes regulations in the UAE including LEED standards and Estidama requirements. Specific sustainability rules for Dubai include LEED certification, TECOM and Dubai Municipality guidelines. Abu Dhabi focuses on the Estidama Pearl Rating System. Typical sustainable solutions mentioned are solar collectors, wind turbines, photovoltaics, natural ventilation and greywater harvesting.
Sustainable Architecture is an effort to minimize the negative environmental impact of the buildings by using specific materials, energy and development space through strict moderation and efficiency
[CDA] Sustainable Architecture Presentation Leon Barnard
Sustainable architecture is part of our future, by taking the role of educating and showing our responsibilities as architects, planners, designers and land owners - the living buildings of tomorrow will be built today.
Public Agencies Meet Sustainable DesignRoss Johnson
The document discusses sustainability in planning and development. It provides an overview of key concepts like the APA's policy on sustainability. It outlines various indicators of unsustainability at global, lifestyle and community levels. It also summarizes the USGBC's LEED green building rating system and how it relates to planning issues. Finally, it discusses different policies and incentives that cities can implement to encourage more sustainable practices.
The document discusses sustainability and green building standards from the American Planning Association (APA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It outlines 13 policies to promote sustainability and summarizes the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and credits that relate to planning issues, including alternative transportation, brownfield redevelopment, habitat protection, stormwater management, and water efficiency. The APA, USGBC, and American Institute of Architects are working to implement sustainability benchmarks and tools.
This document discusses ecological footprint and renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and biomass energy. It defines ecological footprint as the environmental impact of a person, business, or community. It describes active and passive solar energy and how solar panels can convert sunlight to electricity. It also explains how wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity and how biomass energy can be derived from organic materials and plants to produce biogas.
This document introduces guidelines for creating greener cities with the objectives of improving human health and well-being. It discusses the importance of integrating green infrastructure like parks, trees, and rooftop gardens into urban planning and development. The guidelines are meant to encourage international discussion on techniques for more sustainable urban development.
Paul Roebuck, one of our London based ecologists, takes you through some basics on green infrastructure in the UK and highlights some really interesting projects we have worked on and exciting future developments.
The slides cover legislation, mitigation, habitat creation, ecology impact assessments and green roofs and walls.
Architectural Wonders - Sustainable Architecture for a Green FutureKenny Slaught
As nations around the world focus on the issue of sustainability, architects are increasingly searching for innovative ways to build greener buildings.
sustainable achitecture - introduction - design - need for it - elements - green roof , solar shingles , rain harvesting , cob houses - techniques - examples
This document discusses green buildings and their role in addressing climate change. It notes that buildings account for 40% of global energy emissions and that green buildings can help reduce this footprint through efficient design and construction. It then provides an overview of green building certification systems like LEED and BREEAM, and explains how these systems evaluate various sustainability factors. Finally, it outlines the financial and environmental benefits associated with green buildings.
The document discusses the principles of green or sustainable construction. It describes how green buildings aim to reduce environmental impact through principles like efficient energy and water use, indoor air quality, and use of sustainable materials. The key points are:
1) Green buildings aim to reduce environmental impacts across the entire building lifecycle from planning to demolition.
2) Standards like LEED provide frameworks to evaluate green buildings based on factors like energy use, emissions, and indoor environmental quality.
3) Green building principles include efficient design, renewable energy/water systems, non-toxic materials, and good indoor air quality to benefit both the environment and occupants.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on environmental and sustainable issues. It discusses topics like passive and active hybrid building designs, sustainable building materials, renewable energy technologies, green building codes and standards, and more. It also includes sections on specific sustainable building certification programs like LEED and SEED. Additional topics covered include bioclimatic principles, the economic benefits of green buildings, whether they are more expensive to build and operate, and case studies of sustainable building projects.
This document provides information about a continuing education course on green building best practices and innovations in sustainable housing. It includes details about the course content, which covers topics like a brief history of green building, green building certifications and ratings, elements of green building like siting, design, and construction techniques. It also discusses energy efficient systems for heating, cooling, water, and more. The document informs participants about receiving credits for the course and provides a course evaluation.
This document provides information about a continuing education course on green building best practices and innovations in sustainable housing. It includes details about the course content, which covers topics like a brief history of green building, green building certifications and ratings, elements of green building like siting, design, and construction techniques, as well as innovations like zero net energy homes. It instructs participants to complete a questionnaire before class begins and provides information on how continuing education credits will be issued upon course completion.
This document provides information about a continuing education course on green building best practices and innovations in sustainable housing. It includes details about the course content, which covers topics like a brief history of green building, green building certifications and ratings, elements of green building like siting, design, and construction techniques, and examples of innovative sustainable housing projects. It also provides instructions for participants on submitting their credits upon completion of the course.
This document provides an overview of a continuing education course on green building best practices and innovations in sustainable housing. It includes information on course credits, a brief history of green building, descriptions of various green building certifications like LEED and Energy Star, and elements of green building like siting, design, and construction considerations. The document encourages participants to complete a questionnaire before the class begins and explains how course completion certificates will be issued.
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The document discusses the history and future of green building rating systems such as LEED. It notes that LEED was created in 1993 by the US Green Building Council to address climate change and promote more efficient and sustainable buildings. Over the past 25 years, LEED has certified nearly 3 billion square feet of space globally. However, newer systems like Living Building Challenge and WELL focus more on materials and human health. Going forward, rating systems are predicted to place greater emphasis on renewable energy, reducing embodied carbon in materials, and ensuring occupant health and productivity in green buildings.
This document provides an introduction to green building and green building rating systems. It discusses fundamental concepts of green building design and sustainability such as optimizing energy efficiency, conserving natural resources, and providing healthier indoor spaces. It also describes various green building rating systems including LEED, GRIHA, IGBC, and their components and benefits. Key organizations that promote green building in India like TERI, BEE, USGBC and GBCI are explained. Finally, an assignment is given to students to conduct a case study on a LEED and GRIHA certified building with details on rating, location, design features, materials, water and waste management.
The Wabash Building is a LEED Platinum certified office building located in Chicago, Illinois. Some key sustainable features include a green roof, rainwater harvesting system, daylighting, and energy efficient HVAC and lighting systems. These features helped the building achieve a 50% reduction in water use and a 36% reduction in energy use compared to a typical office building. However, the upfront costs of the sustainable upgrades and technologies were significant at around $15 million. While operational savings have helped recoup some of these costs over time, the payback period is around 13-15 years. Overall the case study examines both the environmental
The document discusses green buildings and the LEED rating system. It defines a green building as one that reduces negative impacts on the environment through efficient energy and water use, renewable energy, pollution reduction, and use of sustainable materials. It describes features of green buildings and explains that any building type can be green. It then outlines the benefits of green buildings for the environment, economics, and social factors like health. The document concludes by describing the LEED rating system and its credit categories that evaluate location, sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, materials, indoor quality, innovation and process.
Green Buildings. GREEN BUILDING PROCESS AND ASSESSMENTReenaRanaGCET
A is a building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts, and can create positive impacts, on our climate and natural environment. Green buildings preserve precious natural resources and improve our quality of life.
There are a number of which can make a building ‘green’. These include:
• Efficient use of energy, water and other resources
• Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
• Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and recycling
• Good indoor environmental air quality
• Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable
• Consideration of the environment in design, construction and operation
• Consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design, construction and operation
• A design that enables adaptation to a changing environment
Conventional versus green building delivery systems
– Execution of green building process
– Integrated design process – Ecological design
– Merits and demerits
– Historical perspective
– Contemporary and future ecological designs
– LEED building assessment standard – LEED certification process
– International building assessment standards
– Building rating system and its future
– Case study of a green building.
The Green Building 101 Workshop is a full-day workshop providing a general introduction to green building concepts, techniques and materials, including the impact of various building certification systems on building contractor businesses, and the implications of various credentials for their employees.
The goal of the workshop is to provide a participant with the background necessary to make informed decisions about next steps for their business model and/or for training and credentialing. This workshop is designed for contractors interested in gaining the basics of green building. From knowledge to networking, this workshop is your ticket to entering the green economy.
Why should you attend this workshop?
* Gain a foundation in green building
* Learn from experts in the field
* Networking with potential employers
* Subsidized workshop fee
The workshop will be led by staff from The Green Roundtable / NEXUS, and assisted by guest speakers from leading institutions such as ICF and ABCD. All instructors have extensive experience in the field.
This is an equal opportunity program - auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This workshop is a project of Green Jobs Boston, the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services and the Boston Redevelopment Authority. A project of the Massachusetts State Energy Sector Partnership, funded in whole by a $6M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration.
The evolution of green buildings in nigeria amfacilities
This document discusses the evolution of green building in Nigeria. It begins by defining green buildings as those that increase energy and water efficiency while reducing environmental impacts. It then outlines the global trends in green building, noting increased adoption by real estate professionals and corporate clients. In Nigeria, factors inhibiting green building development include lack of policies, expertise, and awareness. The document discusses green building rating systems and certification processes, as well as sustainable facility management practices. It provides case studies of green buildings in Nigeria and concludes that the country needs to join the global initiative of green building through incentives and by addressing knowledge gaps.
Selecting appropriate sites, reducing environmental impacts, and improving
connectivity and accessibility.
2) Energy Efficiency (EE)
Purpose: Reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy.
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This document discusses green building design, construction, and worker safety issues associated with green technology. It begins with definitions of green building and discusses LEED green building design standards. It then covers the role of OSHA in ensuring worker safety and challenges in developing safety standards that keep pace with new technologies. Specific worker safety risks from green building technologies are discussed. The document argues that integrating worker safety into green design from the early planning stages can help address safety issues proactively.
The document discusses green buildings in the Indian context. It describes how green building concepts were pioneered in other countries and adopted in India through organizations like IGBC and CII. It explains various green building rating systems used in India like LEED, GRIHA and BEE ratings. It also outlines objectives of green buildings like reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. Finally, it discusses types of energy and strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution in buildings.
Green buildings aim to reduce environmental impact through sustainable design and construction practices. LEED certification is a point-based rating system that evaluates buildings in several categories like energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, and indoor air quality. While some think green buildings are more expensive, studies show the average premium is less than 2% of costs while savings from reduced electricity and water usage offset increased costs within the first year. Various LEED certification programs exist for new and existing buildings including schools, focusing on factors like sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
2. SBLT 101
An introduction to the theory and practice of sustainable design and building construction. This
course will explore the meaning of sustainability and how it is applied to architectural design
and building construction in the context of ecology, economy, and social equity.
3. Learning Outcomes
Identify the differences between conventional and sustainable construction and design.
Communicate effectively on the topics of sustainable design and construction.
Understand sustainable design precedents and history of the green building movement.
Identify and understand the structure of various green building rating systems.
Understand the sustainable design and construction process.
Understand the effects of sustainable design and construction both locally and globally.
Possess the foundation necessary to enhance your education in both sustainable design and
construction.
Successfully work in a team and small groups to complete assignments and projects.
4. Syllabus
Free Student Resources
Textbooks
Class Calendar
Academic Dishonesty
Attendance
Electronic Devices
Homework
Disability Services
Community Service
General Education Portfolio
My Contact Info:
◦ 304-553-4910 (cell)
◦ jill.watkins@bridgevalley.edu
5. About me
B.S. in Interior Design, 1993
NCIDQ Certified, 1997
LEED AP BD+C, 2003
Watkins Design Works, LLC
U.S. Green Building Council
◦ WV Chapter Chair
6. Introduction
Key indicators that the green building movement is here to stay, and not merely a fad:
◦ Green building now dominates the design and construction markets worldwide
◦ Broader awareness of climate change
◦ Green building concepts are imbedded in building codes
◦ Large projects by Google, Apple and others showcase green building
9. Rationale for green buildings
Sustainable construction provides an ethical and practical response to issues of environmental
impact and resource consumption.
Green buildings virtually always make economic sense on a life cycle cost basis, even though
they might be more expensive on a capital or first-cost basis.
Sustainable design acknowledges the potential effect of the building, including its operation, on
the health of its occupants.
10. State and local guidelines
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
New York City
Chicago
Boston
California
San Francisco
Ohio
11. Trends and barriers to green building
TRENDS
Growth of LEED and the USGBC
Strong federal leadership
Public and private incentives
Expansion of state and local guidelines
Industry professionals taking action to educate
members and integrate best practices
Business capitalizing on green building
benefits
Advances in green building technology
BARRIERS
Financial disincentives
◦ Lack of LCC analysis and use
◦ Real and perceived higher first costs
◦ Budget separation between capital and
operating costs
◦ Security and sustainability seen as trade-offs
◦ Inadequate funding for public school facilities
Insufficient research
◦ Inadequate research funding
◦ Insufficient research on productivity and health
14. May 9, 2013
CO2 levels reach 400 parts per million for the first time in human history
Last time was 800,000 years ago
Prior to 1760, CO2 levels averaged 280 ppm
By 1958, levels reached 310 ppm
Climate change is today’s dominant environmental issue
15. Driving forces
Destruction of Earth’s environment and ecosystems and enormous increases in population and
consumption.
Increasing demand for natural resources by both developed and underdeveloped countries.
Green building coincides with similar transformations in other industries like manufacturing,
tourism, agriculture, medicine, and the public sector.
16. Ethics and sustainability
Classic definition of sustainability: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Intergenerational justice
Distributional equity
The Precautionary Principle
The Reversibility Principle
Polluter Pays / Producer Responsibility
Protecting the vulnerable
Rights of the nonhuman world
Respect for nature / the land ethic
17. Basic concepts and vocabulary
Sustainable development
Biomimicry
Design for the environment
Carrying capacity
Ecological footprint
“Meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs.” – Our Common
Future, 1987
18. Basic concepts and vocabulary
Biophilia
Eco-efficiency
Life-cycle assessment
Life-cycle costing
Embodied Energy
19. Basic concepts and vocabulary
Biophilia
Eco-efficiency
Life-cycle assessment
Life-cycle costing
Embodied Energy
20. Basic concepts and vocabulary
Biophilia
Eco-efficiency
Life-cycle assessment
Life-cycle costing
Embodied Energy
Maintenance
Costs
Operating
Costs
Disposal
Costs
Initial
Cost
Service
Costs
21. Major environmental concerns
Climate change
Deforestation, desertification, soil erosion
Eutrophication, acidification
Loss of biodiversity
Toxic substances and endocrine disruptors
Depletion of metal stocks
22. History of the green building movement
Rachel Carsen’s
book, Silent
Spring,
published in
1962
U.S.
Environmental
Protection
Agency was
created and the
first Earth Day
celebrated in
1970
Oil embargo of
the early 1970’s
sparked
discussions of
energy efficiency,
solar technology,
etc.
Federal tax
credits and
government-
funded
development of
new
technologies in
mid 1970’s
New energy
standards and
building codes
late 1970’s
The Brundtland
Report, Our
Common
Future, 1987
UN World
Commission on
Environment
and
Development
American
Institute of
Architects
established
Committee on
the
Environment in
1989
UN Rio
Conference,
1992,
Conference on
Sustainable
Development
23. History of the green building movement
1985
William McDonough
designs office space
for the Environmental
Defense Fund in NYC
1989
Croxton Collaborative
designs office space
for the Natural
Resources Defense
Council in NYC
1992
Croxton Collaborative
renovates offices for
Audubon Society
1993 Greening of the White House, including
renovation of the Old Executive Office Building
•Saved about $300k / year in energy costs
•Reduced emissions by 845 tons of carbon / year
•Significant reductions in costs for water and solid waste
management
•Spurred other departments to analyze their own
sustainability issues:
•U.S. Postal Service General Services Administration
•Pentagon National Parks Service
•Dept. of Energy U.S. Navy
1993
U.S. Green Building
Council was formed
25. Assessing green buildings
High performance green buildings are defined by the assessment systems that rank and certify
them. Buildings are scored by how well they meet the approach required by each assessment
system.
BREEAM was the first assessment system for buildings, developed in 1990 in the UK
LEED 1.0 launched in 1998
Green Globes and the Living Building Challenge in the U.S.
Other countries’ assessment systems include:
◦ CASBEE in Japan
◦ Green Star in Australia
◦ DGNB/BNB in Germany
◦ …among others (see page 131)
26. Purpose
Building assessment systems score or rate the environmental, resource, and health impacts of a
building’s design, construction, and operation against criteria established by the rating system.
Why go through the process?
Publicly promote high performance buildings, increase market demand, increase a building’s
market value, and improve occupants’ health and productivity.
27. 4. LEED Green Building
Rating System
KIBERT CHAPTER 5 SBLT 101 FALL 2016
28. U.S. Green Building Council
Formed in 1993 by David Gottfried, Rick Fedrizzi and Mike Italiano to promote sustainability
within the built environment.
Mission: To transform the way buidings and communities are designed, built, and operated,
enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous envrionmrnt that
improves quality of life.
Vision: Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life
within a generation.
29. U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC is a committee-based, membership organization, and focuses on developing consensus
among its members and committees.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system formally
launched in 2000.
In 2008, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) was formed to manage the building
certification process and professional credentialing.
30. U.S. Green Building Council
The USGBC is committed to a prosperous, healthy, and sustainable future through cost-efficient
and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation
through:
◦ LEED Green Building Certification System
◦ A nationwide network of chapters and affiliates
◦ The annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
◦ Advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities
33. LEED green building rating system
A checklist covering all aspects of building
design and construction in 7 categories:
◦ Location and Transportation
◦ Sustainable Sites
◦ Water Efficiency
◦ Energy and Atmosphere
◦ Materials and Resources
◦ Indoor Environmental Quality
◦ Innovation
4 Levels of certification:
◦ Certified = 40-49 points
◦ Silver = 50-59 points
◦ Gold = 60-79 points
◦ Platinum = 80-110 points