The document discusses the importance and benefits of sustainable and green buildings, highlighting their cost efficiency, improved occupant comfort, and reduced environmental impact. It outlines ten key categories of sustainable building practices, various sustainability certifications, and provides case studies from different countries showcasing successful green projects. Notable examples include the Abercorn Common shopping center in Georgia, the EPA headquarters in California, and Masdar City in the UAE, each emphasizing energy efficiency, water conservation, and innovative building materials.

1. Building Sustainability
and
Renewable Energy
Masoud Fayeq
Masoudfayeq@gmail.com

2. Overview
 Why Sustainable / Green Building
 10 Key Sustainable Building Categories
 Sustainable / Green Building Standards
 Case Study, Abercorn Common
 Other Examples in Different Countries
 Q/A Session

3. Why not?Why not?
Why Sustainable/Green Buildings?
Sustainable buildings cost less to heat, cool and light. That
means lower operating costs for the owner. Sustainable buildings
have shown improved comfort and performance for the
occupants. That translates into higher sales prices and rents for
the builder and developer.
Sustainable buildings produce less pollution because they use
less energy. They make wisely use natural resources in their
construction by lowering the consumption of building materials.
Most importantly, they are healthier spaces to live and work.

4. 10 Sustainable Building Categories
 Indoor Environment Quality
 Energy Efficiency
 Water Efficiency
 Stormwater Management
 Building Materials
 Transportation
 Waste Management
 Urban Ecology
 Innovation
 Construction and Building Management

5. Sustainable/Green Building Standards
• USGBC - LEED (US,)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Silver, Gold, and Platinum standards
• HKBEAM (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method
• BREEAM (UK)
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
CASBEE (Japan)
Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental
Efficiency
Green Star (Australia)
Buildings rated on 6 star scale, with 6 being highest

6. LEED Certificates

7. Case Study (example)
Abercorn Common
Savannah, Georgia
UNITED STATES
Abercorn 1980 Abercorn Now

8. Abercorn Common Shopping Center, Savannah GA. – A Case Study
Vegetated Roof & White Roof Membrane to Reflect/Absorb Heat and Keep Center Building Cooler
Pervious pavement diverts storm water
Concrete paving reflects heat, keeping the center and parking lot cooler
Sustainable Features

9. Pervious Pavement (Porous Concrete)
• Almost 1 acre of pervious
pavement, which allows water
to infiltrate the ground
(runoff coefficient of .3 vs .95 for
traditional concrete)
• Decreases the need for
municipal stormwater treatment
• Helps remove sediment and
pollutants
• Decreases site runoff by 25%

10. The Cistern System
The Cistern harvests rainwater from rooftops, 5 million gallons annually

11. Other Features
• Low-flow toilets & Faucets and
waterless urinals – reduce water use
• Tighter envelope, better glazing &
high efficiency HVAC & lighting to
reduce energy consumption

12. Other Features (Cont’d)
Located ¼ mile from 3 bus stops, preferred
parking for hybrid vehicles; bike racks &
changing facilities – encourages use of
carpooling & alternate transportation

13. Indoor Environmental Quality
• Low-emitting paints, sealants and adhesives used
– Zero or low volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• No smoking (including restaurants) – before GA became non-
smoking
• Increased ventilation – 30% over ASHRAE 62

14. Waste Reduction
• Stringent construction waste management practices –
prevented 85% of construction waste from landfills
• Over 6,000 tons were recycled or reused

15. Material and Resources
• Over 70% of materials manufactured within a 500
mile radius
• Over 20% recycled materials by cost

16. Summary
is:
 30% more energy efficient than code (ASHRAE 90.1)
 55% more water efficient (than 1992 Energy Policy Act)
 Healthier indoor air – less toxins and more fresh air
 Has 30% Less stormwater runoff
 Uses no potable water for irrigation

17. Sustainable / Green Buildings
Other Examples in different
Countries!

18. Cal/EPA Building Headquarters
• LEED – EB PLATINUM (2004)
• ~56 kWh of energy from solar PV
• Low flow fixtures
• Building design maximizes daylight penetration
• Recycled building materials used were cheaper than
new materials.
• Estimated operational savings of $1.00/sq ft/yr.
UNITED STATES

19. EPA HQ, California

20. UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science &
Management
• LEED PLATINUM Certified
• Strict environmental protection (located near ocean)
• Reclaimed water used for gray-water operations
• 40 kW solar PV
• Natural ventilation
UNITED STATES

21. UCSB Bren School of Environmental
Science & Management, California

22. Manitoba Hydro Building
 LEED GOLD Certified
 Energy reduction of 60%
 Geothermal heat system
 Green roof
 Natural air ventilated
 Daylighting maximization
CANADA

23. Manitoba Hydro Building, Manitoba

24. Masdar City
 Entire city designed to be powered by renewable
energies, primarily solar PV
 Zero carbon, Zero waste ecology goals
 6 square miles, strategically planned live/work space
 Currently 60 MW of solar power planned, increasing to 130 MW
 20 MW of wind farms outside of city
 Planned hydrogen power plant
 80% of water will be recycled and reused
ARAB EMIRATES

25. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi

26. Namba Parks
 Built IN former baseball stadium
 Reduced construction materials and waste
 Master planned community, live/work area
 One of the most Green areas of Osaka, Japan
 Ecological features include
 Waterfalls
 Trees
 Lawns
 ponds
JAPAN

27. NAMBA PARKS, OSAKA

28. BMW Welt
 Solar rooftop, produces 824 kWp minimum
 Steel panels on rooftop heat building via solar gain
 Saves over 30% in energy costs
 Natural ventilation system
GERMANY

29. BMW Welt, Munich