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SustainabilityGreen Building
ARCH 330
Fall 2008
5 of the worldrsquos population uses 25 of the worlds energy
ldquoSustainabilityrdquo has been defined by the Brundtland Commission 1987 as
ldquomeeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needsrdquo
In spite of our best efforts the US Economy as a whole is massively inefficient Only six percent of materials actually end up in products Total waste in the United States excluding wastewater now exceeds 50 trillion pounds per year
Impact of the built environment
bull 40 of the worldrsquos energy
bull 25 of the timber harvested
bull 16 of the fresh water used
bull 50 ozone depleting CFCrsquos
bull 30 of raw materials used
bull 35 of CO2 emissions
bull 40 of landfill waste
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
5 of the worldrsquos population uses 25 of the worlds energy
ldquoSustainabilityrdquo has been defined by the Brundtland Commission 1987 as
ldquomeeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needsrdquo
In spite of our best efforts the US Economy as a whole is massively inefficient Only six percent of materials actually end up in products Total waste in the United States excluding wastewater now exceeds 50 trillion pounds per year
Impact of the built environment
bull 40 of the worldrsquos energy
bull 25 of the timber harvested
bull 16 of the fresh water used
bull 50 ozone depleting CFCrsquos
bull 30 of raw materials used
bull 35 of CO2 emissions
bull 40 of landfill waste
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
ldquoSustainabilityrdquo has been defined by the Brundtland Commission 1987 as
ldquomeeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needsrdquo
In spite of our best efforts the US Economy as a whole is massively inefficient Only six percent of materials actually end up in products Total waste in the United States excluding wastewater now exceeds 50 trillion pounds per year
Impact of the built environment
bull 40 of the worldrsquos energy
bull 25 of the timber harvested
bull 16 of the fresh water used
bull 50 ozone depleting CFCrsquos
bull 30 of raw materials used
bull 35 of CO2 emissions
bull 40 of landfill waste
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
In spite of our best efforts the US Economy as a whole is massively inefficient Only six percent of materials actually end up in products Total waste in the United States excluding wastewater now exceeds 50 trillion pounds per year
Impact of the built environment
bull 40 of the worldrsquos energy
bull 25 of the timber harvested
bull 16 of the fresh water used
bull 50 ozone depleting CFCrsquos
bull 30 of raw materials used
bull 35 of CO2 emissions
bull 40 of landfill waste
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Impact of the built environment
bull 40 of the worldrsquos energy
bull 25 of the timber harvested
bull 16 of the fresh water used
bull 50 ozone depleting CFCrsquos
bull 30 of raw materials used
bull 35 of CO2 emissions
bull 40 of landfill waste
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Environmental Impact of Buildings
1048698 60 of total annual electricity consumption
1048698 30-40 of wood and materials use1048698 25 of water use1048698 20-30 of municipal solid waste stream1048698 25 of greenhouse gas emissions
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
In global markets US Companies can no longer assume that the US sets environmental standards Europe has become the leader passing tough laws for a wide range of products including chemicals automobiles electronics tools and cosmetics All automobiles and electronics either manufactured in or sold in Europe must be taken back by the manufacturer at their end of life
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
The old decision model is based on a balance between cost schedule and quality However designers also need to become equally familiar with the effect their decisions have on the environment and human health
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
The amount of material that is ldquometabolizedrdquo by buildings and their supportive infrastructure surpasses automobiles food and energy together In fact buildings are the largest users
of energy
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
What does that mean
It means making buildings and infrastructure that use land material energy and water resources efficiently that improve the health of ecosystems and that address health issues relating to the indoor environment
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Global Goals
bull Waste Nothingbull Adapt to Placebull Fit Form to Functionbull Use ldquoFreerdquo Resourcesbull Renewable energy local sourcebull Optimize Rather Than Maximizebull Reduce reliance on mechanical systemsbull Create a Livable Environment
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Shift in Perceptions
bull Did you knowhellip If every household in the United States replaced one 100-watt incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) it would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of one million cars from the road while providing savings of $30 in energy cost over the life of each CFL bulb
bull If each residence in America changed out five of their bulbs at their home they could save 20 power plants
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
To start a sustainable way of life we
need to stop consuming the Earthrsquos
non-renewable resources as if there
were no tomorrow
Because Tomorrow IS HERE
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Design Control- Can you be a little bit pregnant
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
What is a sustainable building
bull Uses key resources more efficiently ndash energy water materials and land
bull Reduces ecological loading ndash greenhouse gases ozone-depleting substances wastes
bull Creates healthier environments for people to live work and learn
bull Has lower overall lifecycle costs
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Green Building
ldquoAn integrated framework of design construction operations and demolition practices that encompass the environmental economic and social impacts of buildingsrdquo
ldquoBuilding practices recognizing the interdependence of the natural and built environment and seek to minimize the use of energy water and other natural resources while providing a healthy and productive indoor environmentrdquo
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
What Makes a Building Green
A green building also known as a sustainable building is a structure that is designed built renovated operated or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives such as protecting occupant health improving employee productivity using energy water and other resources more efficiently and reducing the overall impact to the environment
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Green building
is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources mdash energy water and materials mdash while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment through better siting design construction operation maintenance and removal mdash the complete building life cycle
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Why Be Green
bull 90 of our time is spent indoorsbull Worldwide buildings consume nearly 40 of
the worlds energy 25 of its wood and 15of its water
bull 40 of landfill debris is from building construction alonebull Humans use 95 tons of coal 40000 gallons of oil and 3
million cubic feet of natural gas every second of every day
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Green Building
bull Whole-house approach to viewing building systems and components to achieve human environmental and technical goals
bull Reduce energy usebull Improve indoor air qualitybull Responsible efficient use of landbull Reduce construction material wastebull Minimize water usage
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Green Building
bull Sustainable
bull DurableAdaptable
bull Building beyond the codes
bull Build for the occupant
bull Whole systems approach
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Barriers to Green
bull Codes
bull Education
bull Cost
bull Products not available
bull Breaking tradition
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Reasons to build green
ldquoBuilding to code means that if a building were designed any worse it would be against the lawrdquo
Randy Croxton Architect
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
What Makes a Product Green
bull Contains recycled or salvaged content
bull Preserves natural resources
bull Avoids toxic or other emissions
bull Reduces construction impact
bull Saves water or energy
bull Promotes healthy indoor environments
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
LEED has 6 categoriesndash Sustainable Sites erosion control site selection alternative
transportation and heat island effectndash Water Efficiency water efficient landscaping and indoor water
use reductionndash Energy amp Atmosphere commissioning energy performance
renewable energy ozone depletion measurement amp verificationndash Materials amp Resources recycled content construction waste
management and local materialsndash Indoor Environmental Quality indoor air quality low emitting
materials thermal comfort day-lighting and views and controllability of systems
ndash Innovation amp Design Process extra credit for innovative actions not covered in the rating system
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Life Cycle Costing
Economic assessment of alternatives that considers all of the significant costs of ownership over the useful life expressed in equivalent dollars
bull initial costsbull financing costsbull operational costs
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Overview
bull What is a sustainable or ldquogreenrdquo building
bull What is LEEDreg
bull Why build green
bull How much does it cost
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Areas to look atbull Improved insulation systemsbull Tight constructionbull Improved durabilitybull Penetrationsbull HI performance windowsbull Tight ductsbull Efficient water heatersbull Lighting efficiencybull Appliancesbull Water efficiencybull Materialsbull Renewable energybull Manage moisture
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact
Developing a shift in thinking
bull Is it really green
bull Are current habits
bull Immediate impact