2. Overview
Why Sustainable / Green Building
10 Key Sustainable Building Categories
Sustainable / Green Building Standards
Case Study, Abercorn Common
Other Examples in Different Countries
Q/A Session
3. Why not?Why not?
Why Sustainable/Green Buildings?
Sustainable buildings cost less to heat, cool and light. That
means lower operating costs for the owner. Sustainable buildings
have shown improved comfort and performance for the
occupants. That translates into higher sales prices and rents for
the builder and developer.
Sustainable buildings produce less pollution because they use
less energy. They make wisely use natural resources in their
construction by lowering the consumption of building materials.
Most importantly, they are healthier spaces to live and work.
4. 10 Sustainable Building Categories
Indoor Environment Quality
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Stormwater Management
Building Materials
Transportation
Waste Management
Urban Ecology
Innovation
Construction and Building Management
5. Sustainable/Green Building Standards
• USGBC - LEED (US,)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Silver, Gold, and Platinum standards
• HKBEAM (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method
• BREEAM (UK)
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
CASBEE (Japan)
Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental
Efficiency
Green Star (Australia)
Buildings rated on 6 star scale, with 6 being highest
8. Abercorn Common Shopping Center, Savannah GA. – A Case Study
Vegetated Roof & White Roof Membrane to Reflect/Absorb Heat and Keep Center Building Cooler
Pervious pavement diverts storm water
Concrete paving reflects heat, keeping the center and parking lot cooler
Sustainable Features
9. Pervious Pavement (Porous Concrete)
• Almost 1 acre of pervious
pavement, which allows water
to infiltrate the ground
(runoff coefficient of .3 vs .95 for
traditional concrete)
• Decreases the need for
municipal stormwater treatment
• Helps remove sediment and
pollutants
• Decreases site runoff by 25%
10. The Cistern System
The Cistern harvests rainwater from rooftops, 5 million gallons annually
11. Other Features
• Low-flow toilets & Faucets and
waterless urinals – reduce water use
• Tighter envelope, better glazing &
high efficiency HVAC & lighting to
reduce energy consumption
12. Other Features (Cont’d)
Located ¼ mile from 3 bus stops, preferred
parking for hybrid vehicles; bike racks &
changing facilities – encourages use of
carpooling & alternate transportation
13. Indoor Environmental Quality
• Low-emitting paints, sealants and adhesives used
– Zero or low volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• No smoking (including restaurants) – before GA became non-
smoking
• Increased ventilation – 30% over ASHRAE 62
14. Waste Reduction
• Stringent construction waste management practices –
prevented 85% of construction waste from landfills
• Over 6,000 tons were recycled or reused
15. Material and Resources
• Over 70% of materials manufactured within a 500
mile radius
• Over 20% recycled materials by cost
16. Summary
is:
30% more energy efficient than code (ASHRAE 90.1)
55% more water efficient (than 1992 Energy Policy Act)
Healthier indoor air – less toxins and more fresh air
Has 30% Less stormwater runoff
Uses no potable water for irrigation
18. Cal/EPA Building Headquarters
• LEED – EB PLATINUM (2004)
• ~56 kWh of energy from solar PV
• Low flow fixtures
• Building design maximizes daylight penetration
• Recycled building materials used were cheaper than
new materials.
• Estimated operational savings of $1.00/sq ft/yr.
UNITED STATES
20. UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science &
Management
• LEED PLATINUM Certified
• Strict environmental protection (located near ocean)
• Reclaimed water used for gray-water operations
• 40 kW solar PV
• Natural ventilation
UNITED STATES
21. UCSB Bren School of Environmental
Science & Management, California
22. Manitoba Hydro Building
LEED GOLD Certified
Energy reduction of 60%
Geothermal heat system
Green roof
Natural air ventilated
Daylighting maximization
CANADA
24. Masdar City
Entire city designed to be powered by renewable
energies, primarily solar PV
Zero carbon, Zero waste ecology goals
6 square miles, strategically planned live/work space
Currently 60 MW of solar power planned, increasing to 130 MW
20 MW of wind farms outside of city
Planned hydrogen power plant
80% of water will be recycled and reused
ARAB EMIRATES
26. Namba Parks
Built IN former baseball stadium
Reduced construction materials and waste
Master planned community, live/work area
One of the most Green areas of Osaka, Japan
Ecological features include
Waterfalls
Trees
Lawns
ponds
JAPAN
28. BMW Welt
Solar rooftop, produces 824 kWp minimum
Steel panels on rooftop heat building via solar gain
Saves over 30% in energy costs
Natural ventilation system
GERMANY