HomeMy WebLinkAboutSustainable Design and Construction PP_071708So We Say We Want to Be Sustainable? Do we want to measure our commitment? If so, how? - (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (USGBC) - Green Globes (GBI) - Independent
system 3. How sustainable do we want to be? Potential Drawbacks to Certificaiotn Initial Cost Paying for recognition rather than for green measures Time Registration Documentation
Commissioning Benefits of Certification Measured and nationally recognized commitment to sustainability! Town of Vail as a leader! * * What is green building? Design and construction
practices that meet specified standards, resolving much of the negative impact of buildings on their occupants and on the environment. So what is a green building anyway? Design and
construction practices that meet specified standards, resolving much of the negative impact of building on their occupants and on the environment. * * The U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry. Industry-led and consensus-driven, the Council is as diverse as the marketplace it serves.
Membership includes building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building
system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofits. Leaders from within each of these sectors participate in the development of the LEED Rating Systems and the direction of the
Council through volunteer service on USGBC’s open committees. * * Sustainable Design and Construction Sustainability Defined Sustainability: “Meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency What’s at Stake? Environment Economy Society The “Triple Bottom
Line” Chamonix Site Planning Goal Chamonix Site Master Plan Goal No. 4: “Energy-efficient and sustainable design and construction techniques are important. Certification by a particular
program (LEED, Green Globes) is to be investigated, although not mandatory.” What is Sustainable Design and Construction? Whole systems approach to design, construction and operation
of buildings. Efficient resource use. Integrated Design Process (IDP). Team Approach. Green Building… Why not conventional design and construction? Buildings represent 70% of U.S.
energy consumption. Source: 2003 U.S. DOE Buildings Energy Data Book Buildings consume 60% + of the electricity used in the U.S. 5 billion gallons of potable water are used for toilets
each day in the U.S. Source: USGBC Web Site Why Sustainable Design and Construction? Sustainable Buildings: Lower operating costs and increased asset value. Reduce waste sent to
landfills. Conserve energy and water. Healthier and safer for occupants. Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives
in hundreds of cities. Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Source: USGBC Web Site Statistics Operating costs decrease 8-9% Building
value increases 7.5% Return on investment improves 6.6% Source: McGraw Hill Construction, Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket Report, 2007 More Stats… Green buildings consume
30-50% less energy than conventional buildings Green buildings save, on average, 40% of drinkable/potable water Green buildings reduce CO2 emissions by 39% Green buildings have a 70%
savings on waste output Source: McGraw Hill Construction Key Trends January 2008 Report Another Reason for Green? Town of Vail Community Values! Natural Environment: “Vail values
the environment as a source of health, beauty, recreation and economic strength that makes Vail a special place to live, work and play. As stewards of the environment, Vail is committed
to promoting sustainable environmental practices in every aspect of the community.” Source: Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan Vail 20/20 Goal #2: Energy Management in Buildings and Transportation
Reduce the town’s 2007 baseline green house gas emissions. Encourage or require building certifications that promote material efficiency through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) certification and/or other green building programs. Encourage adoption of green building strategies and practices. Source: Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan So We Say We Want to
Be Sustainable? Do we want to measure our commitment? If so, how? - (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (USGBC) - Green Globes (GBI) - Independent system Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable
green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. Source: USGBC Web Site What
is LEED? A third-party certification program. Online rating system. Four levels assessed on a 69 point scale in multiple categories: Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy and
Atmosphere Materials and Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation and Design Process Source: USGBC Web Site Who Uses LEED? Design professionals Real estate professionals
Facility managers Construction managers Lenders and government officials State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings.
Source: USGBC Web Site Green Globes Green Building Initiative GBI Mission: The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to accelerate the
adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for
residential and commercial construction. Source: The GBI Web Site Green Globes A third-party certification program. Online rating system and automated reports. Four Levels assessed
on a 1,000 point scale in multiple categories: Energy, Indoor Environment Site Impact Water Resources Emissions Project/Environmental Management. Source: Green Globes Web Site Who
Uses Green Globes? Design professionals Construction managers Source: GBI Web Site Cost Factors Factors Affecting Costs: Building Type Project Location Local Climate Site Conditions
Project Team Source: PREA Quarterly, Summer 2007 – What Does Green Really Cost? Dollars and Cents of Sustainable Design And Construction The cost per square foot for buildings seeking
LEED Certification falls into the existing range of costs for buildings not seeking LEED Certification. Source: 2004 study done by the cost consultants David Langdon, “Costing Green”
An upfront investment of 2% in green building design, on average, results in life cycle savings of 20% of the total construction costs – more than ten times the initial investment.
Source: The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings: A Report to California's Sustainable Building Task Force, October 2003 Tenants can save about 50 cents per square foot
each year through strategies that cut energy use by 30%. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Benefits of Sustainable Design and Construction Lower operating costs and increased
asset value. Reduce waste sent to landfills. Conserve energy and water. Healthier and safer for occupants. Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. * * What is green building? Design
and construction practices that meet specified standards, resolving much of the negative impact of buildings on their occupants and on the environment. So what is a green building anyway?
Design and construction practices that meet specified standards, resolving much of the negative impact of building on their occupants and on the environment. * * The U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry. Industry-led and consensus-driven, the Council is as diverse as the marketplace it
serves. Membership includes building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and
building system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofits. Leaders from within each of these sectors participate in the development of the LEED Rating Systems and the direction
of the Council through volunteer service on USGBC’s open committees. * *