HomeMy WebLinkAboutSustainable Design and Construction PP_080508Sustainable Design and Construction 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… 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 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 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. 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 3. How sustainable do we want to be? Benefits of Certification Measured and nationally recognized commitment to sustainability Improved marketing
position of project 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. * *