Green Buildings

GREEN BUILDINGS

Ramiro Aznar Ballarin November 2009 University of Reading

GREEN BUILDINGS INDEX I. Introduction II. Definition of Green Building III. Why Build Green? IV. LEED V. Examples VI. References

Ramiro Aznar Ballarin November 2009 University of Reading

GREEN BUILDINGS I. Introduction Sustanaible Development & Climate Change Mitigation

Landscape Management & Biodiversity Conservation

Urban Sustainability Green Buildings

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IIa. Definition of Green Building Green Building is the practice of creating structures and using process that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s lifecycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.

GREEN BUILDINGS, ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS, AND OCCUPANT PRODUCTIVITY

IIb. Definition of Green Building + Comfort + -

Environment

Health + -

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IIIa. Why Build Green? i.

Building green saves money

ii. Green buildings consume less energy and fewer resources iii. Green building occupants are more productive iv. Green building occupants are healthier

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IIIb. Why Build Green? Benefits of Green Building Environmental Benefits

Economic Benefits

Health and Commnunity Benefits

Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity

Reduce operating costs

Improve air, thermal, and acoustic environments

Improve air and water quality

Enhance asset value and profits

Enhance occupant comfort and health

Reduce solid waste

Improve employee productivity and satisfaction

Minimize strain on local infrastructure

Conserve natural resources

Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Contribute to overall quality of life

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IV. LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

GREEN BUILDINGS V. Examples i.

Comcast Center (Philadelphia, US)

ii. PPL Center (Allentown, US)

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Comcast Center (Philadelphia, US)

PPL Center (Allentown, US)

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VI. References •

James & James, 1999. A GREEN VITRUVIUS. Principles and practice of sustanaible architectural design. ACE, ERG, SAFA & SOFTECH, London. 152 pp.

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Heerwagen, 2000. Green Buildings, Organizational Success, and Occupant Productivity. Building Research and Information 28(5): 353-367.

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Environmental Protection Agency (US): www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

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US Green Building Council: www.usgbc.org

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Philadelphia Business Journal: http://philadelphia.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/

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Energy Priorities Magazine: http://energypriorities.com/

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THANK YOU

Ramiro Aznar Ballarin November 2009 University of Reading