This document contains a presentation on building design and sustainability. It discusses the Living Building Challenge, which outlines prerequisites for sustainable site design, energy use, materials selection, water use, indoor environment, and other factors. Case studies are presented on projects that meet the Living Building Challenge, including the Oregon Sustainability Center. Key findings from a financial study of Living Building projects indicate that climate, energy costs, water costs, building use, and scale all significantly impact costs and payback periods. Incentives and policy support can help make high-performance green building more cost effective.
This document provides biographical information about Eric Corey Freed, an architect and leader in sustainable design. It lists his professional experience, including nearly 20 years in green building, being a LEED accredited professional, and authoring several books. It also lists his roles as founding chair of an architecture program, board member of an advocacy group, and columnist for various publications. He is the executive director of an organization called Urban Re:Vision.
Sophia Gordon Residence Hall is Tufts University's first "green" residence hall and first new building realized under the Campus Master Plan. It houses 126 upper-class students in single bedrooms within 4-6 person apartments. The building integrates stringent sustainable goals and received LEED Gold Certification, making it Tufts' first LEED Gold certified building. It creates a new link between the uphill and downhill campus through a monumental stairway and encourages community and social life through common areas and a ground floor theater/commons space.
Green 101: Understanding Industry StandardsCleanEdison
Interested in joining the new green economy? This is a high-level overview of the prevailing green standards. These slides are a portion of the CleanEdison Green 101 Course - if you're interested in viewing the entire 3-hour course, visit our website.
David J Carpenter has over 30 years of experience in project management, design, and construction administration for K-12 schools, universities, and other institutional projects. He has managed projects ranging from $870K to $74M in construction costs. Some of his most notable projects include Ford Elementary School, Heritage High School, and the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Lutron presented its EcoSystem lighting control system at NeoCon. EcoSystem uses sensors, wallstations, and ballasts to control lighting without interfaces or powerpacks. It allows for single fixtures or thousands to be controlled as one system. Over the life of a building, spaces can be easily changed or repurposed without costly rewiring. Lutron invited attendees to experience EcoSystem and see its booth at NeoCon.
The document describes a planned residential development called BCIL RedEarth in Bangalore, India that will have sustainable features like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and organic waste management to be energy and water independent. The development will consist of villas ranging from 2400-4200 square feet located near schools and within 30 minutes of the Bangalore International Airport. Residents will have autonomy over their energy, water, and waste systems without relying on municipal connections.
High performance green building marketing brochure 3 20-08crossbridgeinc
CrossBridge Builders specializes in constructing high-performance, energy-efficient buildings using integrated systems. Their approach focuses on creating an optimal "thermal envelope" using techniques like insulated concrete forms (ICF), structural insulated panels (SIP), and high-performance windows to significantly improve a building's energy efficiency. Their modular steel framing system allows for faster construction at up to 40% lower labor costs compared to traditional materials.
This document provides biographical information about Eric Corey Freed, an architect and leader in sustainable design. It lists his professional experience, including nearly 20 years in green building, being a LEED accredited professional, and authoring several books. It also lists his roles as founding chair of an architecture program, board member of an advocacy group, and columnist for various publications. He is the executive director of an organization called Urban Re:Vision.
Sophia Gordon Residence Hall is Tufts University's first "green" residence hall and first new building realized under the Campus Master Plan. It houses 126 upper-class students in single bedrooms within 4-6 person apartments. The building integrates stringent sustainable goals and received LEED Gold Certification, making it Tufts' first LEED Gold certified building. It creates a new link between the uphill and downhill campus through a monumental stairway and encourages community and social life through common areas and a ground floor theater/commons space.
Green 101: Understanding Industry StandardsCleanEdison
Interested in joining the new green economy? This is a high-level overview of the prevailing green standards. These slides are a portion of the CleanEdison Green 101 Course - if you're interested in viewing the entire 3-hour course, visit our website.
David J Carpenter has over 30 years of experience in project management, design, and construction administration for K-12 schools, universities, and other institutional projects. He has managed projects ranging from $870K to $74M in construction costs. Some of his most notable projects include Ford Elementary School, Heritage High School, and the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Lutron presented its EcoSystem lighting control system at NeoCon. EcoSystem uses sensors, wallstations, and ballasts to control lighting without interfaces or powerpacks. It allows for single fixtures or thousands to be controlled as one system. Over the life of a building, spaces can be easily changed or repurposed without costly rewiring. Lutron invited attendees to experience EcoSystem and see its booth at NeoCon.
The document describes a planned residential development called BCIL RedEarth in Bangalore, India that will have sustainable features like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and organic waste management to be energy and water independent. The development will consist of villas ranging from 2400-4200 square feet located near schools and within 30 minutes of the Bangalore International Airport. Residents will have autonomy over their energy, water, and waste systems without relying on municipal connections.
High performance green building marketing brochure 3 20-08crossbridgeinc
CrossBridge Builders specializes in constructing high-performance, energy-efficient buildings using integrated systems. Their approach focuses on creating an optimal "thermal envelope" using techniques like insulated concrete forms (ICF), structural insulated panels (SIP), and high-performance windows to significantly improve a building's energy efficiency. Their modular steel framing system allows for faster construction at up to 40% lower labor costs compared to traditional materials.
This document announces the winners of the 2010 Beautification Awards from the San Francisco Bay Area East Chapter. It lists the award winners in categories such as small residential installation, small design/build installation, small commercial maintenance, and others. It also thanks the judges, Mike Dempsey and Lisa Stratton, and concludes by congratulating all the 2010 award winners and wishing them good luck next year.
1. The document discusses 10 renovation and retrofit projects that transformed existing buildings into showcases for sustainable strategies. These projects incorporated energy and water efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and in some cases achieved LEED certification. They demonstrate how existing buildings can be renovated to significantly reduce their environmental impact.
The document discusses the installation of an AcoustiCrete sound wall system to reduce noise for nearby residences from a new retail development in Westborough, MA. The wall system attenuated sound from idling trucks and traffic for the residential area while meeting design goals. It is a lightweight precast concrete system that installs easily and is low maintenance and economical.
The document discusses the mission of ecoREHAB, which is to provide leadership in the ecologically sustainable rehabilitation of existing housing. It aims to acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing using sustainable strategies, and provide resources to help homeowners rehabilitate existing homes sustainably. The organization also seeks to promote economic, environmental and social goals for communities.
The document provides information on how existing homes can be made more energy efficient and sustainable through rehabilitation and retrofits. It emphasizes the importance of sealing air leaks before adding insulation, and discusses where air leaks commonly occur like attics and ductwork. Blower door tests are recommended to identify leak locations. The impacts of materials and system choices on sustainability are also addressed.
The document describes several buildings and projects developed by Aardex. It provides details on:
1) Signature Tower, a 17-floor, 360-degree view office building in Englewood, CO completed in 2012 that introduces latest "User Effective" applications.
2) St. Anthony Medical Office Buildings in Lakewood, CO consisting of two phases totaling 250,000 SF providing customized tenant space.
3) A 58,000 SF Hampton Inn & Suites in Rifle, CO completed in 2009 as Colorado's first LEED certified hotel in the brand.
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This document discusses sustainable design and its importance. It provides definitions of key concepts like sustainable design, natural capitalism, and carbon footprints. It outlines factors to consider in sustainable design like regionalism, solar income, end use, and appropriateness. Methods for quantifying design impacts like eQUEST and ECOTEST are presented. The document argues that sustainability must be at the core of business practices and outlines how companies can transform through their actions, decisions, products, and marketing to have long-lasting positive impacts.
A one day symposium on zero/low carbon sustainable homes took place at The University of Nottingham on the 24th October, 2012. The event offered professionals within the construction industry a unique opportunity to gain added and significant insight into the innovations, policies and legislation which are driving the construction of zero/low carbon energy efficient homes both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It explored solutions to sustainability issues “beyond” the zero carbon agenda. BZCH followed on from the successful ‘Towards Zero Carbon Housing’ symposium the University hosted in 2007. This event is part of the Europe Wide Ten Act10n project which is supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Europe.
RTL Design is an architectural lighting design firm established by Renée Thomas, RA, IESNA. The firm provides consulting services for lighting, daylighting, and sustainability design. RTL Design's methodology involves defining user tasks and exploring how to facilitate them with artificial and natural light, while reducing energy usage. Daylight harvesting is a primary method used to enhance lighting quality while reducing loads. Renée Thomas takes a holistic approach, examining context, building design, glazing, and strategies to create efficient designs. RTL Design uses software to model lighting and daylight to ensure quality and low power density.
D.Y.C. Engineering Services provides building and civil engineering contracting services including water supply installation, waste and sewerage management, interior design, carpeting, and external works. Located in Nairobi, the company has been operating since 2001 and offers quality construction services. It has completed projects such as perimeter walling, ablution blocks, and footbridges for government and private clients. D.Y.C. Engineering Services is committed to excellence in construction.
This document summarizes the construction of a near net zero energy home in Virginia that achieved a HERS index of 21, making it 79% more efficient than a standard home. Key aspects that contributed to its high efficiency include dense-packed cellulose insulation, air sealing to 0.06 ACH, a geothermal HVAC system, solar panels producing 30-40% of energy needs in winter, and passive solar design. The homeowners' average electric bill for the first 10 months was $58.21 per month, much lower than for a typical home, demonstrating the significant energy and cost savings of the design approaches used.
Matthew Snyder's portfolio includes the renovation of several historic brick buildings in Bend, Oregon along with the construction of new retail, restaurant, medical, and county government facilities. The projects showcase Matthew's expertise in design-build, renovating historic structures, and completing projects on time and under budget for a variety of owners. The portfolio demonstrates Matthew's strong experience across different building types and contracts.
Senior Partner with 3XN and Director of GXN, Kasper Guldager Jensen was one of the keynote speakers at Nordic Green Building Councils Conference 28th of April. See his full presentation.
This session will provide updates on new construction technologies, materials and passive solar systems. Adobe and straw bale construction continue to be affordable regional alternatives. Panelists will discuss new, proven, and affordable construction technologies, including manufactured housing alternatives in a new energy efficient and green environment.
Building sustainable communities the habitat for humanity of greater memphi...TNenergy
This document discusses high performance homes and their benefits. It defines a high performance home as one that significantly reduces heating, cooling and operational costs compared to standard homes, while maintaining indoor comfort. It notes that our current housing model is unsustainable as it relies heavily on fossil fuels without considering environmental impacts. High performance homes use improved building materials and techniques like enhanced insulation, air sealing and efficient appliances to reduce energy usage and costs. They can also generate their own renewable energy through solar panels. The document provides an example case study of a net zero energy home that has offset over 60,000 pounds of CO2 emissions through on-site solar power production, demonstrating the real-world effectiveness of high performance building strategies.
How the people of a small town on the cross road to the silk road in Persia used micro-climate and their local materials to create energy-efficient buildings.
- Assess how they have used sun, wind and water
- Passive solar design
- Landscape and thermal mass to transform a harsh natural environment into comfortable spaces
- Evaluate innovative uses of local material in their buildings
- Santa Fe architecture and similarities to Persian architecture
- Observe the use of these techniques in modern architecture
This case study describes the rehabilitation of a 1940 home in Petaluma, CA into a net zero energy live/work building. The owners purchased the home in 1997 and conducted extensive energy efficiency upgrades, reducing energy use by 75%. A second remodel phase in 2005 added photovoltaic panels, solar air heating, and a wind turbine to provide all electricity and ventilation. The home now produces more energy annually than it uses, meeting the Thousand Home Challenge goal of reducing energy use in existing homes.
Presentation by Andy Stanton, head of sustainable buildings, Transport for London - Group Property & Facilities at the CBI's property breakfast seminar. September 2009
Sustainable refurbishment at scale - By Stephen Passmore, Energy Saving TrustsustainableCoRE
This document discusses strategies for achieving wide-scale sustainable refurbishment of homes in the UK. It notes that home energy use accounts for over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and targets have been set to cut carbon emissions from homes by 29% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. To achieve these targets, all homes will need to reach a high energy performance rating. The document then outlines approaches to housing retrofit including whole-house projects and area-based approaches. It also describes the mission and aims of the National Refurbishment Centre partnership to support green refurbishment through demonstration projects.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable mobility and reducing vehicle miles traveled through developing livable centers near transit. It proposes concentrating growth into centers of varying sizes from neighborhood to urban core that are walkable and bikeable with access to transit. Developing these centers could reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% or more. The regional planning agency has funded planning and implementation of livable centers projects focused on areas like The Woodlands Town Center, Uptown Houston, and the East End Management District. Concentrating growth into centers preserves open space and aims to achieve the goals of the regional transportation plan in a sustainable manner.
This document provides tips and strategies for green marketing communications. It discusses the importance of authenticity, transparency and social responsibility in building trust with consumers. A survey found that 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from socially responsible companies. The document then offers advice on telling an organization's green story through concrete examples, credibility and emotional storytelling. It also provides public relations tips such as publishing a newsletter, building a show home, being an authority and pitching newsworthy stories to reporters through media releases and lunch meetings.
Big Dreams, Tight Budgets: UH Retro-Commissioning to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Authors: Sameer Kapileshwari, University of Houston Facilities and Cole Robison, Controls Unlimited
This document announces the winners of the 2010 Beautification Awards from the San Francisco Bay Area East Chapter. It lists the award winners in categories such as small residential installation, small design/build installation, small commercial maintenance, and others. It also thanks the judges, Mike Dempsey and Lisa Stratton, and concludes by congratulating all the 2010 award winners and wishing them good luck next year.
1. The document discusses 10 renovation and retrofit projects that transformed existing buildings into showcases for sustainable strategies. These projects incorporated energy and water efficiency upgrades, renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and in some cases achieved LEED certification. They demonstrate how existing buildings can be renovated to significantly reduce their environmental impact.
The document discusses the installation of an AcoustiCrete sound wall system to reduce noise for nearby residences from a new retail development in Westborough, MA. The wall system attenuated sound from idling trucks and traffic for the residential area while meeting design goals. It is a lightweight precast concrete system that installs easily and is low maintenance and economical.
The document discusses the mission of ecoREHAB, which is to provide leadership in the ecologically sustainable rehabilitation of existing housing. It aims to acquire and rehabilitate affordable housing using sustainable strategies, and provide resources to help homeowners rehabilitate existing homes sustainably. The organization also seeks to promote economic, environmental and social goals for communities.
The document provides information on how existing homes can be made more energy efficient and sustainable through rehabilitation and retrofits. It emphasizes the importance of sealing air leaks before adding insulation, and discusses where air leaks commonly occur like attics and ductwork. Blower door tests are recommended to identify leak locations. The impacts of materials and system choices on sustainability are also addressed.
The document describes several buildings and projects developed by Aardex. It provides details on:
1) Signature Tower, a 17-floor, 360-degree view office building in Englewood, CO completed in 2012 that introduces latest "User Effective" applications.
2) St. Anthony Medical Office Buildings in Lakewood, CO consisting of two phases totaling 250,000 SF providing customized tenant space.
3) A 58,000 SF Hampton Inn & Suites in Rifle, CO completed in 2009 as Colorado's first LEED certified hotel in the brand.
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This document discusses sustainable design and its importance. It provides definitions of key concepts like sustainable design, natural capitalism, and carbon footprints. It outlines factors to consider in sustainable design like regionalism, solar income, end use, and appropriateness. Methods for quantifying design impacts like eQUEST and ECOTEST are presented. The document argues that sustainability must be at the core of business practices and outlines how companies can transform through their actions, decisions, products, and marketing to have long-lasting positive impacts.
A one day symposium on zero/low carbon sustainable homes took place at The University of Nottingham on the 24th October, 2012. The event offered professionals within the construction industry a unique opportunity to gain added and significant insight into the innovations, policies and legislation which are driving the construction of zero/low carbon energy efficient homes both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It explored solutions to sustainability issues “beyond” the zero carbon agenda. BZCH followed on from the successful ‘Towards Zero Carbon Housing’ symposium the University hosted in 2007. This event is part of the Europe Wide Ten Act10n project which is supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Europe.
RTL Design is an architectural lighting design firm established by Renée Thomas, RA, IESNA. The firm provides consulting services for lighting, daylighting, and sustainability design. RTL Design's methodology involves defining user tasks and exploring how to facilitate them with artificial and natural light, while reducing energy usage. Daylight harvesting is a primary method used to enhance lighting quality while reducing loads. Renée Thomas takes a holistic approach, examining context, building design, glazing, and strategies to create efficient designs. RTL Design uses software to model lighting and daylight to ensure quality and low power density.
D.Y.C. Engineering Services provides building and civil engineering contracting services including water supply installation, waste and sewerage management, interior design, carpeting, and external works. Located in Nairobi, the company has been operating since 2001 and offers quality construction services. It has completed projects such as perimeter walling, ablution blocks, and footbridges for government and private clients. D.Y.C. Engineering Services is committed to excellence in construction.
This document summarizes the construction of a near net zero energy home in Virginia that achieved a HERS index of 21, making it 79% more efficient than a standard home. Key aspects that contributed to its high efficiency include dense-packed cellulose insulation, air sealing to 0.06 ACH, a geothermal HVAC system, solar panels producing 30-40% of energy needs in winter, and passive solar design. The homeowners' average electric bill for the first 10 months was $58.21 per month, much lower than for a typical home, demonstrating the significant energy and cost savings of the design approaches used.
Matthew Snyder's portfolio includes the renovation of several historic brick buildings in Bend, Oregon along with the construction of new retail, restaurant, medical, and county government facilities. The projects showcase Matthew's expertise in design-build, renovating historic structures, and completing projects on time and under budget for a variety of owners. The portfolio demonstrates Matthew's strong experience across different building types and contracts.
Senior Partner with 3XN and Director of GXN, Kasper Guldager Jensen was one of the keynote speakers at Nordic Green Building Councils Conference 28th of April. See his full presentation.
This session will provide updates on new construction technologies, materials and passive solar systems. Adobe and straw bale construction continue to be affordable regional alternatives. Panelists will discuss new, proven, and affordable construction technologies, including manufactured housing alternatives in a new energy efficient and green environment.
Building sustainable communities the habitat for humanity of greater memphi...TNenergy
This document discusses high performance homes and their benefits. It defines a high performance home as one that significantly reduces heating, cooling and operational costs compared to standard homes, while maintaining indoor comfort. It notes that our current housing model is unsustainable as it relies heavily on fossil fuels without considering environmental impacts. High performance homes use improved building materials and techniques like enhanced insulation, air sealing and efficient appliances to reduce energy usage and costs. They can also generate their own renewable energy through solar panels. The document provides an example case study of a net zero energy home that has offset over 60,000 pounds of CO2 emissions through on-site solar power production, demonstrating the real-world effectiveness of high performance building strategies.
How the people of a small town on the cross road to the silk road in Persia used micro-climate and their local materials to create energy-efficient buildings.
- Assess how they have used sun, wind and water
- Passive solar design
- Landscape and thermal mass to transform a harsh natural environment into comfortable spaces
- Evaluate innovative uses of local material in their buildings
- Santa Fe architecture and similarities to Persian architecture
- Observe the use of these techniques in modern architecture
This case study describes the rehabilitation of a 1940 home in Petaluma, CA into a net zero energy live/work building. The owners purchased the home in 1997 and conducted extensive energy efficiency upgrades, reducing energy use by 75%. A second remodel phase in 2005 added photovoltaic panels, solar air heating, and a wind turbine to provide all electricity and ventilation. The home now produces more energy annually than it uses, meeting the Thousand Home Challenge goal of reducing energy use in existing homes.
Presentation by Andy Stanton, head of sustainable buildings, Transport for London - Group Property & Facilities at the CBI's property breakfast seminar. September 2009
Sustainable refurbishment at scale - By Stephen Passmore, Energy Saving TrustsustainableCoRE
This document discusses strategies for achieving wide-scale sustainable refurbishment of homes in the UK. It notes that home energy use accounts for over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and targets have been set to cut carbon emissions from homes by 29% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. To achieve these targets, all homes will need to reach a high energy performance rating. The document then outlines approaches to housing retrofit including whole-house projects and area-based approaches. It also describes the mission and aims of the National Refurbishment Centre partnership to support green refurbishment through demonstration projects.
This document discusses strategies for sustainable mobility and reducing vehicle miles traveled through developing livable centers near transit. It proposes concentrating growth into centers of varying sizes from neighborhood to urban core that are walkable and bikeable with access to transit. Developing these centers could reduce single occupancy vehicle trips by 10% or more. The regional planning agency has funded planning and implementation of livable centers projects focused on areas like The Woodlands Town Center, Uptown Houston, and the East End Management District. Concentrating growth into centers preserves open space and aims to achieve the goals of the regional transportation plan in a sustainable manner.
This document provides tips and strategies for green marketing communications. It discusses the importance of authenticity, transparency and social responsibility in building trust with consumers. A survey found that 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from socially responsible companies. The document then offers advice on telling an organization's green story through concrete examples, credibility and emotional storytelling. It also provides public relations tips such as publishing a newsletter, building a show home, being an authority and pitching newsworthy stories to reporters through media releases and lunch meetings.
Big Dreams, Tight Budgets: UH Retro-Commissioning to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Authors: Sameer Kapileshwari, University of Houston Facilities and Cole Robison, Controls Unlimited
This document discusses the LEED ND rating system and how it can be applied to development projects. It provides an overview of the LEED ND prerequisites and credits across several categories. It also presents case studies of projects that received LEED ND certification and the challenges faced in the design and certification process. The document aims to demonstrate how public and private sector entities can integrate LEED ND guidelines into new development planning and design.
This document discusses the impact of large corporations and globalization on architecture. It states that large-scale projects today often prioritize economic optimization over cultural significance. The vast size and direct financing from insurance capital leads to standardization of designs and construction methods. This reduces architecture to just an aesthetic facade. Additionally, the growing power of multinational corporations values uniformity and profit over regional identity or societal welfare. Such large societal and economic shifts widely impact the practice of architecture.
This document is a website homepage for a sustainable home building company called The Phoenix Commotion located in Huntsville, Texas. The homepage provides contact information including the business name, location in Huntsville, Texas, and website URL.
The document discusses the Living Building Challenge, which is a green building certification program that aims for net-zero energy, water and emissions. It outlines the prerequisites and goals of the challenge across topics like energy, materials, water and indoor air quality. It also presents findings from a case study analyzing the financial impacts of achieving Living Building standards for different building types and locations. Key findings included that client type, energy and water costs, climate, building use and scale can impact the financial feasibility. Incentives and policies were also noted as important factors.
The Garden Company Ltd was awarded a Special Award at the BALI National Landscape Awards for a residential design-and-build project in Bedfordshire. The judges praised the transformation of the space from bland to a beautifully designed and constructed landscape. This is not the first time The Garden Company has won BALI awards, highlighting their exceptional skills and attention to detail. They were established in 1991 and are led by James Scott.
This document discusses protective coatings for concrete provided by Sika. It provides an overview of Sika's experience developing coating systems to protect concrete structures around the world for decades. The document discusses Sika's life cycle assessment approach, sustainable concrete protection options, proven long-term durability of Sika coatings based on past projects, key factors in selecting protective coatings, and case studies of award-winning projects.
The document discusses designing high-performance office buildings of the future. It covers regulatory impacts on building design from laws aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also covers topics like how different generations in the workforce prefer different work environments, how to target passive design and operations to reduce a building's energy footprint and carbon impact, and how green building certification can impact sales prices and occupant productivity/satisfaction. The overall goal is to provide an integrated, holistic design approach that capitalizes on changes in regulations, workforce demographics, and the business value of green building to create high-performing, sustainable office spaces.
The document discusses designing high-performance office buildings of the future. Regulatory impacts like carbon reduction laws will require more efficient building design and operation. Targeting passive design through building form, orientation, and operations can reduce a building's energy use the most cost-effectively. Up to 80% of a building's energy is consumed during use. Building green can also increase sales prices - Energy Star buildings in previous years had sale premiums ranging from around 6-10% higher than non-Energy Star buildings.
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, with buildings and their construction accounting for as much as 20% of New Zealand's emissions. Operational carbon emissions from buildings have been a focus, but we must also address embodied carbon emissions from construction materials and processes, often overlooked but equally impactful.
A.K. Engineering Works is a steel fabrication company with over 10 years of experience. They have the infrastructure, equipment, and experienced staff to handle large steel structure projects. Their core business is steel fabrication and they offer comprehensive fabrication services. Their technicians have in-depth knowledge of steel fabrication processes to provide quality solutions to clients. They maintain transparency in their operations by providing regular project updates to clients.
The document provides an update on the sustainability efforts of Walsh Bishop Architecture, including reducing their carbon footprint through offsetting travel emissions and implementing energy efficient practices in their office operations. It discusses their use of sustainable materials and green specifications in building projects. The firm is committed to educating staff and clients on sustainable design and advocacy for green building legislation.
This document provides an overview of AeroBarrier's product capabilities and history. It discusses how AeroBarrier uses an aerosolized sealant to seal building envelopes quickly and consistently in less than 3 hours. The document outlines AeroBarrier's three step process and provides examples of its use in both residential and commercial/industrial projects, achieving significant air leakage reductions. Testimonials praise AeroBarrier's cost effectiveness and ability to easily attain tight building envelopes for improved energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
Setty & Associates Net Zero Building AIA CourseJohn Schultz
Real world experience with the planning, approach, design and execution to accurately analyzing and then building one of the largest net zero buildings in the world. This presentation will not focus on theories or policies about net zero but how it can be done in a dense urban environment in Washington, DC. This presentation is about how to execute, be creative and most importantly stress the engineering power generation piece of the puzzle. The building will not sacrifice usage, will not buy “green power” to be successful and is located in a city that will see 100 degree hot humid days as well as sub zero snow filled months. The presentation will cover stakeholder issues, community participation in its success and the engineering behind the school’s M/E/P systems. Several features of this net zero building have not been done before in commercial buildings and in many cases, this building will break new ground for the best in M/E/P engineering systems. From the use of a massive solar array on the school to micro “ORC” power generators to bio-fuel energy extraction systems, the school will deploy sophisticated technology which has to be operated and maintained by the facilities staff.
Chris Piche, Integral Group
Driving the building industry towards a culture of accountability and using energy codes to get high performance buildings into the mainstream
Innovative timber buildings – including cross laminated timber and laminated ...FWPA
Innovative timber buildings – including cross laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber
Liam Dewar, Director - Eurban Limited UK
New design concepts using engineered timber products are promising to increase sustainability and construction efficiency. Cross laminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are appearing in multi-level building designs of 10 storeys and more.
Zero Carbon Pvt. Limited.- Company ProfileHannan Ahmad
Zero Carbon is Pakistan's first renewable energy solution dedicated to combat climate change through the provision of clean, reliable and resilient energy solutions. We aim to accelerate the transition of the country into a low carbon and energy independent state, with a much greener tomorrow for generations to come. Zero Carbon is a certified distributer of Canadian Solar with technologically advanced energy solutions. Our product range is customized for residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural use. Zero Carbon holds the highest category license, ARE-VI, issued by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB). We believe in a brighter and cleaner Pakistan.
https://zerocarbon.com.pk/
IES - RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge - Rising to the performance challenge: What...IES VE
IES presentation slides by Richard James, Ian Pyburn and Eric Roberts from from 'RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
Rising to the performance challenge: What it means for Architects & Designers' webinar on 24th March
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Gulf Coast Green PresentationM Gladden
Gulf Coast Green Symposium 2009
Reducing the Regions’ Footprint: options for reducing the region’s carbon and ecological footprints while we continue to grow and consume
The presentation by Steve Dumez, FAIA, Design Director for Eskew+Dumez+Ripple architects based in New Orleans, reviews the history and key issues of Sustainable Design within the building industry. In addition, the overall cost and environmental impact of LEED-certified building is broken down by rating and long term benefit.
This project was designed for a technical studio where NCARB criteria and requirements were used. In addition, this studio\'s conceptual approach was to select a material as a design methodology. The material I researched was Nomex Honeycomb, which was used as a modulating facade skin system.
CASE is manufacturing Cooling Towers more than two decades and there has not been a single industry in India where these Cooling Towers are not installed. CASE Cooling Towers come with the latest state of art rectangular shape FRP body with stainless steel anti corrosive interiors for life long & efficient performance.
http://www.casepl.com/LifelongCoolingTowers.html
Construction Specialties 2016 Architectural Wall Louvers- CS provides Architects, a selection of louvers that the aesthetics can be uniquely configured as a one off project Design Feature. Discover How CS can assist in the refinement of your louver design.
Phoenix Az Dept Of Commerce Rural Renewable PresentationsICF_HCD
This document provides best practices for implementing renewable energy systems in tribal communities. It discusses the importance of designing systems that are [1] safe, reliable, durable, and affordable and can withstand environmental conditions. National codes and standards like IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and the National Electric Code Article 690 provide minimum safety requirements for renewable energy equipment and installation. The document also discusses contractor licensing requirements in Arizona for solar installations and the benefits of net metering agreements between renewable energy system owners and utilities.
ADVANCED & ENERGY-EFFICIENT MINERAL UPLIFT/ MINERAL VERTICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMiQHub
This document describes Oil States Industries' newly developed Vertical Transport System for transporting minerals from deepsea mining operations. Key points include:
- OSI has developed a Vertical Transport System using proven piston diaphragm pumps and their award-winning Merlin riser system to lift minerals from the seafloor to the surface.
- The system uses positive displacement pumps located on the surface vessel and an automated riser handling system to efficiently transport mineral slurries from depths of up to 6,000 meters.
- OSI's Vertical Transport System leverages over 80 years of offshore experience and has the advantages of being field proven, highly energy efficient, safe, and fast compared to alternative technologies.
Gulf Coast Green 2012 Houston galveston area councilHayley Pallister
The document outlines a regional plan for sustainable development in the Gulf Coast region. It discusses conducting public engagement to understand priorities and common themes from the public. The engagement found protecting the environment and natural resources as the top priority goal, along with developing renewable energy and green jobs.
The document outlines the nine elements of a sustainable culture/campus: infrastructure, community, and learning. Infrastructure includes energy, food, and materials. Community includes governance, investment, and wellness. Learning includes curriculum, aesthetics, and interpretation. Each element is described in 1-2 paragraphs, outlining key aspects and questions to consider to make progress toward sustainability in that area. The overall goal is to train a new generation of sustainability leaders through experiential learning and leading by example with campus initiatives.
This document summarizes the work of the Healthy Building Network in promoting healthier building materials. It discusses past successes in phasing out toxic materials like chromated copper arsenic and current efforts to eliminate persistent, bioaccumulative toxins and endocrine disruptors. The Network is working to include stricter chemical avoidance policies in standards like LEED and develop new tools like Health Product Declarations to improve disclosure of product ingredients and hazards. The goal is to drive a generational change towards greener chemistry and materials that are safer for human health and the environment.
This document provides information on several websites related to green initiatives in Houston, Texas. The websites listed include www.greenhoustontx.gov, which is the city's main site for sustainability programs, www.codegreenhouston.org which focuses on green building codes, and www.houstongoc.org and www.houston.bcycle.com which promote green transportation options in the city. The document encourages following Houston's efforts to become a greener city and provides the URLs for additional details on programs and policies to reduce the city's environmental impact.
The document discusses water planning and conservation in Texas. It summarizes that regional water planning was established in the late 1990s in response to droughts to project water demands and supplies, identify shortages, and recommend strategies. It also discusses challenges in accurately quantifying water conservation savings and the most common top-down approaches used based on gallons per capita per day. Contact information is provided for more details on water planning and a related conservation study.
This document discusses the impact of air conditioning on society and the environment through 5 sections:
1. Energy and climate - Air conditioning usage has significantly increased energy consumption in the US and India. Average house sizes and temperatures have also increased.
2. Efficiency - While efficiency gains reduce energy usage, they can enable increased consumption by reducing the perceived need for conservation.
3. Culture - Air conditioning has transformed culture by enabling year-round indoor activities and reshaping urban and building design.
4. Productivity - Some argue air conditioning improves productivity by keeping indoor temperatures comfortable, while others say efficiency gains could enable shorter work hours with minimal impact.
5. Comfort and health - Surveys
Gulf Coast Green 2012 Tenna Florian & Hazem Rashed-AliHayley Pallister
The document summarizes the results of a post-occupancy evaluation of a high-performance home in Texas. Monitoring equipment was installed to track energy use, temperatures, and other metrics. Key findings include the home achieving an Energy Use Intensity of 2.8 kBTU/ft2/year, significantly lower than predicted. HVAC was the largest energy use. Issues identified through monitoring helped optimize performance, such as reducing unnecessary water heater use. Overall, monitoring provided valuable insights and helped verify the home met energy efficiency goals.
This document discusses the need for improved school facilities that provide enhanced learning experiences through thoughtful building and curriculum design. It promotes a new elementary school, Gloria Marshall ES, that was designed to be the most energy efficient in Houston through the use of geothermal energy, energy recovery systems, and other sustainable features. The school has achieved notable recognition and awards for its design and energy performance, using only 25,000 BTUs daily compared to the average of 75,000 BTUs for US schools. It has helped reduce energy costs while improving student performance and test scores.
The document discusses the benefits of green roofs, including reducing stormwater runoff, improving water quality, decreasing water use, reducing the urban heat island effect, and conserving energy. It provides details on five green roofs constructed in Houston totaling 1.4 acres. The green roofs are estimated to retain over 1 acre-foot of stormwater runoff annually. Evapotranspiration from the green roofs is estimated to offset cooling loads and save over $600-800 per year in energy costs.
This document contains a list of over 100 staff members, both current and former. It also includes quotes and phrases related to architecture, design, sustainability, and social justice. The key information is:
1) The document lists over 100 current and former staff members of an unnamed organization.
2) It includes several quotes and phrases about architecture, design, sustainability, and social justice.
3) The quotes and phrases touch on topics like elevating the ordinary, architecture as a political act, design justice, and sustainability.
Gulf Coast Green 2010, Alan Whitson, Model Green LeaseHayley Pallister
The document discusses a model green lease created by B. Alan Whitson and his advisory board. It aims to incentivize high-performance and sustainable office buildings through lease structures. The model green lease identifies ten essential elements, including establishing an environmental performance objective and implementing a rent structure such as a gross lease with an expense stop to reward landlords for efficient building operations. It also provides context on commercial real estate leases and how green clauses can be incorporated.
Gulf Coast Green 2010 Rives Taylor & Richard JohnsonHayley Pallister
Gulf Coast Green speakers, Rives Taylor & Richard Johnson, presented "Looking Long: Striving for Sustainable Texas Campus Communities" on 4/16/2010 in Houston, Texas
Gulf Coast Green speakers, Tim Duggan and Ritchie Katko, presented " Making it Right: A Progress Report on Recovery in New Orleans" on 4/15/2010 in Houston, Texas
MD Anderson Energy Initiatives, reduced annual energy costs by $1 million in 2009
Author: Timothy Peglow, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Patient Care and Prevention Facililties
The document discusses the fundamentals of energy recovery wheels, including how they work to transfer heat between airstreams using a rotating substrate, why they should be used to improve HVAC efficiency, and 17 rules to follow to properly apply energy recovery wheels and avoid common mistakes.
The document discusses strategies to promote combined heat and power (CHP), waste heat recovery (WHR), and district energy (DE) in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. It provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Gulf Coast Clean Energy Application Center which provides resources like technical analysis, project development expertise, and policy support to advance these clean energy technologies in the region. Specific CHP project examples and the energy and cost savings benefits of CHP are also summarized.
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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إضغ بين إيديكم من أقوى الملازم التي صممتها
ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
#فهم_ماكو_درخ
3- دقة الكتابة والصور عالية جداً جداً جداً
4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
واخيراً هذهِ الملزمة حلالٌ عليكم وإتمنى منكم إن تدعولي بالخير والصحة والعافية فقط
كل التوفيق زملائي وزميلاتي ، زميلكم محمد الذهبي 💊💊
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