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1. Green Building
PRESENTED BY
AGLAIA

2. What is Green Building?
• EPA definition: “Green or sustainable building is the
practice of creating healthier and more resource-
efficient models of construction, renovation,
operation, maintenance, and demolition.”
• More than just installing solar panels on your roof

3. Why is Green Building Important?
• 8000lbs of waste are typically thrown into a landfill during the
construction of a 2000sqft home
• The buildings in the US consume more than twice as much energy as
all the cars in the US
• Buildings account for 68% of total electricity consumption in the US
• Buildings use 80% of total drinking water consumption in the US
• Indoor levels of pollution are commonly 2 to 5 times higher than
outdoor pollution levels

4. How does green building work?
It starts with a community…
• Consensus about a desire to shift prevailing conditions
in a market – a foundation of common goals and values
• Coordinated action to identify and codify best practices
• Processes to provide third-party review and verification
of actions
• Rewards for high performing projects.

5. New Project Planning
• Construction – Reduce the amount of waste generated
at a construction site
• Design – Building design details will help to reduce
construction materials, and energy/water requirements
when completed
• Material Selection – Careful selection of construction
materials will leave less of an environmental impact

6. Construction
• Construction waste accounts for 10 to as much as 30% of
municipal waste stream
• Goal: Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
• Building design based on standard sizes of materials
• Buy higher quality to reduce rejects
• Recycle (use scraps)
• Train crew
• Renovate an existing building

7. Building Design
Goal: To design the building so that it requires less
energy/water and is healthier for inhabitants when it is
complete and in use
• Air ducts for an efficient and healthy air flow
• Insulation
• Windows designed for maximum daylight
• Passive Solar Control
• Solar Cells
• Heat Exchanger for climate control system
• Location

8. Materials
Goal: Choose materials that have low environmental costs
and do not contribute to indoor air pollution
• Engineered Lumber (recycled and reclaimed material)
• Doors and Windows (energy and placement)
• Floor Coverings (recycled with no off-gassing)
• Roof Materials (Reflective and light)
• Energy Efficient Appliances

9. Obstacles
• 93% of consumers worry about their home’s
environmental performance. However, only 18%
are willing to pay more to reduce the impact.
• There are higher initial costs for Green Building
• Customers are concerned they would be
sacrificing comfort

10. Benefits of Green Building
Environmental Benefits:
• Reduce wastage of water
• Conserve natural resources
• Improve air and water quality
• Protect biodiversity and ecosystems

11. Economic Benefits
• Reduce operating costs
• Improve occupant productivity
• Create market for green product and services

12. Social Benefits
• Improve quality of life
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Improve occupant health and comfort

13. Advantages of Green Building
1- Cost
2- Efficiency
3- Preserving infrastructure
4- High ROI rates

14. Disadvantages of Green Building
1- Location
2- Availability
3- No air cooling features

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