This document discusses engineered wood, sustainability, and green building practices. It provides an overview of green building programs and standards like LEED, NAHB, and Green Globes. It explains how engineered wood products can help projects earn points in categories like resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and environmental impact. Specifically, it outlines how engineered wood applications like wide flange I-joists used at wider spacings can increase opportunities for insulation and reduce thermal bridging in walls.
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.
Need to get an understanding of what really makes a product green? What are the criteria? What is Life Cycle Assessment? How do you understand the environmental footprint of a product? What are the materials requirements for a LEED project? Come to this workshop to get the answers to these questions.
This workshop will address the fundamentals of green materials and provide you with the knowledge to evaluate and utilize green building products to reduce your organizations environmental impacts. Topics include criteria for evaluating how green a material is, LEEDs materials requirements, how to spec for green materials and LEED, and where to find information on green products. In addition to product characteristics, methods for going from selling green, to being green will be addressed. This program is intended for architects, contractors and product manufactures, and the general public.
The presenter was Siobhan Steyn, Project Associate at The Green Roundtable.
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.
Need to get an understanding of what really makes a product green? What are the criteria? What is Life Cycle Assessment? How do you understand the environmental footprint of a product? What are the materials requirements for a LEED project? Come to this workshop to get the answers to these questions.
This workshop will address the fundamentals of green materials and provide you with the knowledge to evaluate and utilize green building products to reduce your organizations environmental impacts. Topics include criteria for evaluating how green a material is, LEEDs materials requirements, how to spec for green materials and LEED, and where to find information on green products. In addition to product characteristics, methods for going from selling green, to being green will be addressed. This program is intended for architects, contractors and product manufactures, and the general public.
The presenter was Siobhan Steyn, Project Associate at The Green Roundtable.
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The best English language presentation on the differences between the US Green Building Council's LEED system and the Chinese government's Ministry of Construction Three Star green building rating system. Also a great overview on how rating systems drive market transformation.
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Engineered Wood, Sustainability And Green Building Practices
1. Engineered Wood, SustainabilityEngineered Wood, Sustainability
and Green Building Practicesand Green Building Practices
Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
Course Number: INW06B
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Course Number: INW06B
Don Simon
999 Bosworthfield Rd Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-304-5801
Fax: 847-304-5258
E-mail: dsimon@nordicewp.com
Web: http://www.nordicewp.com/
Nordic Engineered WoodNordic Engineered Wood
2. Approved Promotional Statement:
InfoSpec, Inc. is a registered provider with The American Institute
Of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on
An American Institute of ArchitectsAn American Institute of Architects
(AIA) Continuing Education(AIA) Continuing Education
programprogram
Of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on
completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA
members. Certificates Of Completion for non-AIA members
available on request."
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional
education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or
construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA or InfoSpec, Inc.of
any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using,
distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to
specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the
conclusion of this presentation.
4. Course Format: This is a structured, Face to Face course.
Course Credit: 1 Health Safety & Welfare (HSW) learning unit
(LU)
An American Institute of Architects (AIA)An American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Continuing Education programContinuing Education program
An American Institute of ArchitectsAn American Institute of Architects
(AIA) Continuing Education program(AIA) Continuing Education program
(LU)
Completion Certificate: A copy is sent to you by email upon
request. When you fill out the Form B please indicate if you
need one. Also please make sure the information you provide
is legible. Send email request to carol@ronblank.com
Design professionals certificates of completion are
available upon request only.
5. Green Building Practices
Engineered Wood, SustainabilityEngineered Wood, Sustainability
and Green Building Practicesand Green Building Practices
Green Building Practices
for Wood Frame Construction
6. Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be equipped to:
Define and Discuss Sustainability Issues
Compare construction materials for “green”
compatibilitycompatibility
Identify and select various Green Rating Tools
Compare/contrast Green Building Programs
Evaluate various EWP products based on the
deconstruction/reconstruction principle
Discuss EWP framing systems recognized as
“green” by current Green Build programs.
7. Energy Facts
Energy doesn’t grow on trees
Decisions are now being made based onDecisions are now being made based on
energy costs and sustainability
10. Components of Green Building
Resource
Efficiency
Energy
Efficiency
Environmental
Impact
11. Renewable Resources?
Wood Concrete Steel
Insulating Value? Yes NO NO
Renewable? Yes NO NO
Low Energy Cost to
produce?
Yes NO NO
Purifies the air? Yes NO NO
Potentially
Unlimited Supply?
Yes NO NO
13. Wood is Good for the
environment
US Raw Material Production and Total Energy Used
Source: APA
14. A growing forest produces 1 ton of oxygen and
absorbs 1.4 tons of carbon for every ton of wood
Mature trees slow in their absorption rate of CO2
Nature is Air’s Purifier!
Harvesting insures that the carbon is locked in the
wood (Carbon Sequestration) .
Decaying trees release stored carbon back into the
atmosphere
New trees with rapid absorption rates can be
replanted to continue this air purification.
Source: APA
15. Benefits of Wood vs. Steel and
Concrete
high insulating and
acoustic properties
recycling and resource
recovery rates
low pollution rates in
harvesting and milling
www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thermal-conductivity-d_429.html
17. Comparison of Materials
5 times more
14 times 24 times
126 times5 times more
energy to
produce 1
ton of
cement
14 times
more energy
to produce 1
ton of glass.
24 times
more energy
to produce 1
ton of steel.
126 times
more energy
to produce 1
ton of
aluminum.
Source: APA
18. LCA Wood vs. Steel and Concrete
CORRIM Study Results:
Wood vs. Steel: 17% embodied energyWood vs. Steel: 17% embodied energy
savings with wood
Wood vs. Concrete: 16% embodied energy
savings with wood
www.CORRIM.org
19. Lifecycle Analysis:
the environmental proof of wood*
Sustainability Attribute
• Total Energy Use
• Greenhouse Gases
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
Wood
• Lowest
• Lowest
• Lowest
• Lowest
Steel
• + 140%
• +45%
• +42%
• +1900%
Concrete
• +70%
• +81%
• +67%
• +90%
Source: Athena Institute
* Sullivan and Horwitz-Bennett, Using wood for sustainable design & construction
• Water Pollution
• Solid Waste
• Ecological Resource Use
• Lowest
• Lowest
• Lowest
• +1900%
• +36%
• +16%
• +90%
• +96%
• +97%
20. LCA: Not all engineered products
are created “green”-equal
21. Green Building Programs
National Programs:
USGBC/LEED Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
NAHB/Green Building Program
Green Building Initiative/Green Globes
22. The purpose of the USGBC and LEED for Homes Rating
System is:
“The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and
accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building
USGBC and LEED™ for Homes
accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building
and development practices through the creation and
implementation of universally understood and accepted
tools and performance criteria.”
www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222
23. USGBC and LEED™ for Homes
Mission:
To promote sustainable building
Targeting the Top 25% of Homes with the best
Environmental FeaturesEnvironmental Features
To promote Green Residential Builders
To promote Green Commercial Building
Question:Question:
What about the other 75% of homes that LEED™ does not address?What about the other 75% of homes that LEED™ does not address?
www/usgbc.org/showfile.aspx?documentID=3638
26. Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
No points are specifically awarded for energy efficient use of wood
products in this section, but reducing framing materials by using
Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) and Advanced framing
techniques provides the opportunity for more insulation, thereby
allowing a builder to qualify for points in this section.
LEED™ for Homes Points with
Engineered Wood
allowing a builder to qualify for points in this section.
EA1: Optimize Energy Performance: maximum 34 points
EA 1.1- Prerequisite is to meet the performance of ENERGY STAR
for Homes
EA 1.2- Exceed the performance of ENERGY STAR for Homes.
Maximum 34 points depending on performance.
Synergies and Trade-Offs: pg 57. Reduced framing (MR1) can
allow for more insulation and fewer thermal breaks.
LEED for Homes Rating System January 2008
27. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Cont.
EA2: Insulation: maximum 2 points
EA 2.1 (Basic Insulation) and EA 2.2 (Enhanced Insulation) - Use
products in an OVE/Advanced Framing system to increase
insulation opportunities.
LEED™ for Homes Points with
Engineered Wood
Synergies and Trade-Offs: MR 1.2-1.5 addresses framing efficiency.
Efficient framing can create additional spacing in wall cavities,
reducing thermal breaks and insulation compaction.
Pg 60- ENERGY STAR Inspection checklist: “Minimize thermal
bridging (e.g. OVE framing, SIPS, ICF’s)” is mentioned here.
28. Materials and Resources (MR)
Green building standards today recommend higher strength
framing members at wider spacings to increase the opportunities
for insulation. Wider spacings require products with wider flanges
and surface areas to maintain proper performance. Engineered
Wood wide flange I joists with 3 ½” wide flanges and wide profile
LEED™ for Homes Points with
Engineered Wood
Wood wide flange I joists with 3 ½” wide flanges and wide profile
wall studs (1-3/4” face width instead of 1-1/2”) are ideally suited
to meet the standards outlined on the following slides, providing
greater support for sheathing and drywall to maintain straight, flat
floors, ceilings, roofs and walls.
29. MR 1: Material-Efficient Framing: Maximum 5 points
Utilize software to create detailed framing plans, size headers
for actual loads (Optimum Value Engineering), and to produce job
specific optimized cut lists, thereby minimizing on-site waste.
MR 1.1: Prerequisite is to limit waste factor to less than 10%.
MR 1.2: Detailed Framing Documents (1 point)
LEED™ for Homes Points with
Engineered Wood
MR 1.2: Detailed Framing Documents (1 point)
MR 1.3: Detailed Cut list and Lumber order (1 point)
MR 1.4: Framing Efficiencies (max 3 points total from any of the
following):
Precut framing packages (1 point)
Stud spacing greater than 16” oc (1 point)
Ceiling joist spacing greater than 16” oc (.5 point)
Floor joist spacing greater than 16” oc (.5 point)
Roof rafter spacing greater than 16” oc (.5 point)
Size headers for actual loads (Optimum Value Engineering)
e1
31. MR 2: Environmentally Preferred Products: Maximum 8 points
MR 2.2: Environmentally preferable Products: From Table 24 (.5 points each)
Exterior Wall Framing: FSC-certified or reclaimed or finger joint studs
Glue-lam studs are finger jointed and laminated.
Floor Framing: FSC certified or reclaimed.
Interior Wall Framing: FSC certified or reclaimed.
LEED™ for Homes Points with
Engineered Wood
Interior Wall Framing: FSC certified or reclaimed.
Roof Framing: FSC certified
MR 3: Waste Management
MR 3.2a: Construction Waste Reduction (maximum 3 points)
Generate 2.5 pounds or less of net waste per square foot of conditioned
floor area.
Synergies and Trade-Offs: Minimize waste by using a detailed floor plan,
advanced framing techniques or off-site fabrication.
32. USGBC and LEED™
How to Participate:
Join
Identify project team
Build the home
Certify
Sell
Repeat…
33. Forest Stewardship Council is an independent, non-
governmental, not for profit organization established to
promote the responsible management of the world’s
forests.
Products carrying the FSC label are independently
What is the FSC?
Products carrying the FSC label are independently
certified to assure consumers that they come from
forests that are managed to meet the social, economic
and ecological needs of present and future generations.
www.fsc.orgwww.fsc.org
34. Forests provide us with clean water, fresh air and
they even help combat global warming. They also
provide food, medicine and important natural
resources, such as timber and paper. If managed
responsibly, forests and plantations benefit forest
Why is the FSC Important?
responsibly, forests and plantations benefit forest
people and the global community. However, in
some countries as much as 80% of the timber is
harvested illegally. This often involves violation of
human rights and destruction of protected
forests.
www.fsc.orgwww.fsc.org
35. Only FSC
Prohibits conversion of natural forests or other habitat
around the world
Prohibits the use of highly hazardous pesticides around
the world
What Does the FSC Ensure?
the world
Prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified trees
(gmos)
Respects the right of indigenous peoples around the
world
Controls each certified operation at least once a year –
and if they are found not to comply, the certificate is
withdrawn www.fsc.orgwww.fsc.org
36. NAHB Green Building Program
HBA driven
Online scoring tool
Based on GB Guidelines document
Foundation for HBA programs
Residential ISO Standard -2008
37. NAHB Green Building Program
Lot Design,
Preparation,
Development
Resource
Efficiency
Energy
Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Indoor
Environmental
Quality
Operation,
Maintenance,
Homeowner
Education
Global Impact
39. Builder Participation:
Calculate your score
Forward to Green Verifier
NAHB Green Building Program
Forward to Green Verifier
Build and verify Green Status
Certify Home
Test and Inspect
Build again
www.nahbgreen.org
40. Green Building Initiative
Mission:
Accelerate best building practices
Green GlobesGreen Globes
ANSI Standard for assessment of
Commercial Buildings
Helped NAHB develop Residential GBS
Promotes NAHB program to HBA’s
www.thegbi.org
41. Program Similarities
Checklist based
3rd party verification required
Similar categories addressed:Similar categories addressed:
Energy efficiency
Resource efficiency
Framing recommendation similar:
Advanced Framing and O.V.E.
Designed to create marketing
opportunities
42. National Program Differences
NAHB program require environmental
management systems for manufacturer
and builder- ISO 14001
FSC the only forestry certification forFSC the only forestry certification for
LEED™ . NAHB/GBI/GBH recognize
multiple certifications
LEED/GBH are paper based, NAHB/Green
Globes have web-based programs
43. Regional Green Building Programs
Wisconsin Green Built Home
New construction, remodeling, multifamily,
waterfront programs
Wisconsin Energy Star or REScheck +15 levels
Based on points checklistBased on points checklist
Minimum 10% 3rd party verified
Minnesota Green Star
New construction and remodeling
Certified, Silver, Gold levels
Based on a points checklist
All 3rd party verified
44. The Big “3” for wood frame:
Summary Categories
Resource
Efficiency
Energy
Efficiency
Environmental
Impact
45. Finding a Fit for Fiber:
Determining Optimum Value is
Resource
Efficiency
Determining Optimum Value is
A Manufacturer’s Responsibility
49. Protect the environment
as you conduct your business
Environment
as you conduct your business
NAHB Program requirement: “the product
line, plant, or company must be ISO
14001 certified.”
50. EWP Applications meeting
Green Building Guidelines
Life Cycle Assessment Tool
Download EcoCalculator at:
http://www.athenasmi.org/index.htmlhttp://www.athenasmi.org/index.html
51. EWP Applications meeting
Green Building Guidelines
Resource Efficiency
Use OVE/Advanced Framing
4’ and 2 Modules
Wider o/c SpacingWider o/c Spacing
More Insulation
Single top plates
P.E.T.
Construction layouts
52. EWP Applications meeting
Green Building Guidelines
Resource Efficiency Applications- EWP
Wide Flange I Joists
24 oc performance
Panelize
P.E.T.
53. EWP Applications meeting
Green Building Guidelines
Energy Efficiency Requirements: Increase
R Value in the building envelope
Applications:
Remove wood, decrease thermal
bridging, increase insulation…..how?
Use wide flange, heavy duty I joists at
24 oc.
Stack roof framing over wall framing
over floor framing in a 24” oc module.
55. EWP Applications meeting
Green Building Guidelines
Environmental Impact
ISO 14001 Environmental ManagementISO 14001 Environmental Management
System
Objectively verifiable performance
analysis
56. Summary
Wood:
Clearly superior building material
EWP provides optimum performanceEWP provides optimum performance
opportunities
Not all Engineered Wood is created
equally GREEN.
57. Course Summary
By now you should be able to:
Define and Discuss Sustainability Issues
Compare construction materials for “green”
compatibilitycompatibility
Identify and select various Green Rating Tools
Compare/contrast Green Building Programs
Evaluate various EWP products based on the
deconstruction/reconstruction principle
Discuss EWP framing systems recognized as
“green” by current Green Build programs.
58. Questions?
This concludes the continuing education course.
The next 10 minutes will be focused on discussing the course material.
59. Credit for this course is 1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
Course Number: INW06B
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Engineered Wood, SustainabilityEngineered Wood, Sustainability
and Green Building Practicesand Green Building Practices
Course Number: INW06B
Don Simon
999 Bosworthfield Rd Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-304-5801
Fax: 847-304-5258
E-mail: dsimon@nordicewp.com
Web: http://www.nordicewp.com/
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