Build green. Everyone profits. U.S. Green Building Council.

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Build green. Everyone profits.

U.S. Green Building Council

Why build green?

What is green building?

How will businesses profit?

Build Green

Economy

12.7% of gross domestic product, or $1.3 billion in annual

construction activity 10 million jobs

The US construction industry represents:

Economy

The average annualized costs per square feet are:

Energy – $2 Bricks & mortar – $20 Personnel – $200

US buildings cost:

Health

People spend 90% of their time indoors

Indoor pollutant levels may be 2 – 5 times higher than outdoor levels

In US buildings:

Health

EPA ranks poor IAQ in the top 5 health risks

Costs to Americans estimated at:

$1.5 billion in medical bills Tens of billions in lost

productivity & absenteeism

In the US:

Attack Asthma: Why America Needs a Public Health Defense System to Battle Environmental

Threats– Pew Environmental Health Commission

INCREASE IN ASTHMA 1980 – 1994 BY AGE GROUPS: 0 – 4 0 – 18 ALL AGES

number one reason for missed

school days

Environment

35% of greenhouse gas emissions

39% of landfilled waste, or

136 million tons annually, 95% of which is recyclable

US buildings generate:

Environment

39% of total energy use

70% of electricity consumption

US buildings account for:

Environment

12% of potable water withdrawal, or

15 trillion gallons / year 30% of all raw

materials, including

25% of timber harvests

US buildings use:

US Green Building Council

Nation's foremost coalition of industry leaders promoting buildings that are:

environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

4500 member

organizations

– 1000% growth in

4 years

US Green Building Council

Cascadia Region Green Building Council – USGBC chapter:

British Columbia Washington Oregon

LEED certified projects BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON OREGON

LEED®

Sets high-performance criteria for:

Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

consensus-based

committee-driven

Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation & Process

LEED® IS THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARD FOR GREEN BUILDING FROM THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL.

Green Building

Sustainable Sites

Stormwater management & erosion control

Location / site selection Alternative transportation Habitat Microclimate Light pollution

Fisher PavilionSeattle Center, Seattle, WAAssemblyLEED-NC Certified

58% STORMWATER RETAINED & INFILTRATED ON SITE

Green Building

Water Efficiency

Water efficient landscaping

Beneficial water reuse Water efficiency

Stephen Epler HallPortland State University, Portland, ORMixed-use ResidentialLEED-NC Silver anticipated

RAINWATER HARVESTED FOR IRRIGATION & TOILET FLUSHING

Green Building

Energy & Atmosphere

Performance measurement & verification

Energy efficiency Renewable energy Ozone depletion

Balfour Guthrie BuildingBalfour Guthrie LLC, Portland, ORCommercial OfficeLEED-NC Silver

ENERGY PERFORMANCE 24% BETTER THAN CODE

Green Building

Materials & Resources

Recycle Recycled-content Reuse Regionally

manufactured Rapidly renewable Certified wood

Kent Pullen Regional Emergency & Communications CenterKing County, Renton, WAPublic SafetyLEED-NC Certified anticipated

RECYCLED 86% OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE

Green Building

Indoor Environmental Quality

Construction management Source control Low-emitting materials Monitoring Ventilation Thermal comfort Daylight & views

Traugott TerraceCatholic Community Services & Archdiocesan Housing Authority, Seattle, WAResidential Low-Income HousingLEED-NC Silver

PROVIDING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY

Green Building

Innovation & Process

Innovation in design LEED Accredited

professional

EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING RECYCLING PROGRAM – 60% RECYCLING RATE

King Street CenterKing County, Seattle, WACommercial OfficeLEED-EB Gold, Pilot Project

LEED projects

108 certified 1,497 registered 168 million sq ft In all 50 states &

12 countries Nearly $38 billion in

capital investment ($225 / sq ft average construction cost)

2000 2002 2004

5% of the market in

4 years

LEED® in the MarketplaceLEED® in the Marketplace

LEED in Cascadia

20 certified projects 185 registered projects Approx. 23 million sq ft

Carkeek Park Environmental Learning CenterCity of Seattle, Seattle, WAInterpretive CenterLEED®-NC Gold

LEED® in the Marketplace

$5 billion in capital

investment$225 sq ft average cost

USES 50% LESS ENERGY PVs GENERATE 20% ENERGY

Owners of LEED projects

28% private corporations 24% local government 30% state & federal government 18% non-profit organizations

LEED certified projects

PRIVATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATE & FEDERAL NON-PROFIT

State & Federal

PrivateLocal

Government

Non-Profit

Types of LEED projects

23% Mixed-Use 16% Commercial Office 8% Higher Education 6% K-12 Education

LEED certified projects MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL HIGHER ED K-

Benefits

Higher ROI

0–2% investment results in 20% life-cycle savings

40% higher sales in stores with skylights compared to similar stores without skylights

PNC Firstside CenterPNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, PACommercial OfficeLEED-NC Silver

— October 2003 report to California’s Sustainable Building Task Force

— California Board of Energy Efficiency Third Party Program

MET ROI CRITERIA OF 2 YEARS OR LESS

Benefits

Higher NOI

30% more energy efficientGenerating a $0.50 / sq ft savings (EPA)

30% more water efficient 80% projects eliminate

potable water for irrigation

— October 2003 report to California’s Sustainable Building Task Force

Toyota Motor SalesSouth Campus Headquarters, Torrance, CACommercial Office RenovationLEED-NC Gold

60% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN TITLE 24

Benefits

Increased productivity

7% increase in productivity following move to daylit facility

Flexible design features cut employee relocation costs by 90%

RECOVERED COSTS FOR GREEN FEATURES IN 10 MONTHS

— Studies conducted by Judith Heerwagen, Heerwagen & Associates

Harvard School of Public HealthLandmark Building, Boston, MAOffice RenovationLEED-CI Pilot Project

Enhanced health

$43 – $235 billion in potential US annual savings or productivity gains from better indoor environments

J. Richard Carnall CenterPFPC and PNC Financial Services Group, Wilmington, DECommercial OfficeLEED-NC Gold

Benefits

— William Fisk, “Health and Productivity Gains from Better Indoor Environments,” Indoor Air

7(3), 1997: pp. 158-172

EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION IMPROVED

Demonstrated organizational values

Increased staff productivity Reduced watts/sq ft provides

owner with energy savings

LEED® Case Studies

U.S. Green Building Council1015 18th Street Building, Washington, DCOffice RenovationLEED-CI Pilot Project

Tenant: U.S. Green Building CouncilBuilding Owner: The Donohoe CompaniesArchitect: McAllister ArchitectsMechanical Engineer: Girard Engineering, P.C.Contractor: DPR Construction

showcases LEED-CI

and serves as a

learning space

OPEN FLOOR PLAN DAYLIGHTING

20% less water use 40% reduction in lighting

demand Savings in energy and

productivity gains resulted in 10-month payback for green features

Harvard School of Public HealthLandmark Building, Boston, MAOffice RenovationLEED-CI Pilot Project

NEW OFFICES RECEIVE HIGH MARKS FOR EFFICIENCY

Building Owner: Abbey GroupArchitect/Interior Design: Janovsky/Hurley ArchitectsMechanical Engineer: SEi CompaniesContractors: Bond Brothers & Office Environments of New England

LEED® Case Studies

living laboratory for

continuous improvement

Toyota Motor SalesSouth Campus Headquarters, Torrance, CACommercial Office RenovationLEED-NC Gold

Building Owner: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.Architect: LPA Inc.Mechanical Engineer: Glumac InternationalContractor: Turner ConstructionLEED Consultant: CTG Energetics

Outperforms ROI criteria 60% more energy efficient

than Title 24 94% reduction in potable

water demand Numerous awards, broad

media coverage

LEED® Case Studies

doesn’t look like a Prius,

but sure runs like one

10% RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH NO COST PREMIUM

Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLCBrewery Block 4, Portland, ORMixed-Use RedevelopmentLEED-CS Pilot Project

LISTENING TO MARKET DEMAND & COMMUNITY VALUES PAID OFF

Building Owner: Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLCArchitect: GBD Architects IncorporatedMechanical Engineer: Glumac InternationalContractor: Hoffman Construction Company

85% leased in 1 year at higher than market rates

21.5% energy savings - $58,700 annually

25% reduction in potable water, and 25% reduction in stormwater leaving the site

LEED® Case Studies

leased half-million sq. ft.

in soft market

Puget Sound EnergyCorporate Headquarters, Bellevue, WATenant ImprovementLEED-CI Pilot Project

COMMUNICATES CORE VALUES OF INNOVATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Building Owner: Bentall Capital Limited PartnershipArchitect: MithunMechanical Engineer: MacDonald MillerContractor: Lydig Construction

199,431 kWh or $10,000 annual energy savings

Improved employee satisfaction

Numerous awards, broad media coverage

LEED® Case Studies

walking the talk

– a model for energy

efficiency

EcotrustJean Vollum Natural Capital Center, Portland, ORCommercial Office & RetailLEED-NC Gold

100% leased in soft market 21% energy savings –

$13,000 annually – compared to ASHRAE 90.1-1999

Tenants report greater ability to attract & retain employees

LEED® Case Studies

Owner & Developer: Ecotrust & Heritage Consulting GroupArchitect: Holst ArchitectureMechanical Engineer: Interface Engineering, Inc.Contractor: Walsh Construction Company

could have rented 3x as much space

IT’S NOT A SOFT MARKET IF YOU BUILD GREEN

Local LEED Projects

Touchstone Corporation9th & Stewart Life Sciences Building, Seattle, WABiotechnology R&D, Office & RetailLEED-CS Silver anticipated

Owner & Developer: Touchstone CorporationArchitect: MBT ArchitectureMechanical Engineer: Holaday-ParksContractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis

27% energy savings for core & shell – $17,650 annual savings

45% less water – $5,500 annual savings

WA NAIOP’s 2004 Technology Building of the Year and Deal of the Year

creating long-term value

and appreciation

RESPONDING TO THE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING REAL ESTATE MAKRET

Local LEED Projects

Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc.Alcyone Apartments, Seattle, WAMixed-use ResidentialLEED-NC Silver anticipated

HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR A CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE

30% energy savings –$80,000 annually

Uses 22% less water Strengthened community

support for project

reflecting a core value of

the community

Owner & Developer: Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc.Architect: GGLO ArchitectsLandscape Architect: Hewitt ArchitectsCivil & Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic AssociatesContractor: Rushforth Construction

35% beyond the ASHRAE 90.1-1999 – $43,400 annual savings

Uses 23% less water Added income advances

business goals of tenants

Local LEED Projects

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, Harbor Properties, Vulcan307 Westlake, Seattle, WALaboratory, Office & RetailLEED-CS Silver anticipated

Owner & Developer: Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc.Architect: CollinsWoermanMechanical Engineer: McKinstry CompanyContractor: Lease Crutcher LewisLEED Consultant: O’Brien & Company

more funding can be applied

directly to research

ADVANCES SBRI’S LIFE-SAVING INFECTIONS DISEASE RESEARCH

GREEN BUILDINGS & COMMUNITIES FOR A HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS PLANET

Build green. Everyone profits. U.S. Green Building Council.

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