Green Building ProgramGreen Building Program

Green BuildingGreen Building

Drought Tolerant gLandscaping

Low Impact Development

M ti Obj tiMeeting Objective

For members of the community,

d h k h ldorganizations and other stakeholders to

have a better understanding of what green

b ildi i d h t th C t ’ G building is and what the County’s Green

Building Initiatives are, and for you to

p o ide the Co nt ith o tho ghts and provide the County with your thoughts and

ideas about the proposed program.

Wh t D it M t b G ?What Does it Mean to be Green?Finding ways to…Finding ways to…

Save energy

Conserve water

Protect natural resources

Reduce the impact on the community

Create a healthier indoor environmentCreate a healthier indoor environment

Make buildings that last longer

Wh i B ildi G S I t t?Why is Building Green So Important?65% of electricity consumption36% of energy use30% of greenhouse gas emissions30% of raw material use30% of waste output 12% of potable water consumption12% of potable water consumption

And…It takes clear cutting one-acre of forest to build It takes clear cutting one acre of forest to build one 1700 square foot home60% of all children suffering from asthma do so because of the poor indoor air quality in their because of the poor indoor air quality in their homes

Source: USGBC, Home Depot Foundation

Can Building Green Really Make a Diff ?Difference?

U i G B ildi M CUsing Green Building Measures Can…Reduce energy use by 15-30%

Reduce water use by 40%

Keep millions of pounds of construction and demolition debris from entering landfillsdemolition debris from entering landfills

Address state mandates to address climate change

Reduce medical costs

Save the building owner money in operations and i tmaintenance

Th G l t C t G C tThe Goal…to Create a Greener CountyTo have future homes, subdivisions and To have future homes, subdivisions and

non-residential buildings to be built so that they:

Have a reduced environmental impact

Are healthier for people to live inAre healthier for people to live in

Are affordable

Work within natural systems

Save on energy and water costsgy

Are an asset to the community

Wh t i th C t P i ?What is the County Proposing?The county’s three initiatives all work The county s three initiatives all work

together to create Green BuildingsLow Impact Development Low Impact Development

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Green Building StandardsGreen Building Standards

Th i i i i Three initiatives=one program

Low Impact Developmentd U b i tiand Urbanization

Urbanization results in:

Increased Runoff

Increased PollutionIncreased Pollution

Decreased Groundwater Recharge

Wh t i L I t D l t?What is Low Impact Development?An approach to site design and An approach to site design and development that manages stormwater and other urban runoff

Retains rainwater on-site, prevents pollution in the waterways, and p y ,replenishes the watershed

LID helps to preserve the rainwater cycle LID helps to preserve the rainwater cycle that was present before buildings and pavement covered much of our towns

H Will Thi W k f H ?How Will This Work for a Home?Rain Garden Porous Pavement Planter Boxes

Vegetated Swale Rain Barrel Infiltration Trench

Permeable Paving:Wh t D it L k Lik ?What Does it Look Like?

Porous pavement Porous deckingTiles for beneath turf and other landscaped

areas

Wh t A th B fit ?What Are the Benefits?

Rainwater is b b d absorbed on-

site

Less pollution flows into

More water recharges the

Reduces downstream

waterwaysg

watershed impacts

What is Drought-Tolerant Landscaping d Wh Sh ld I U It?and Why Should I Use It?Water is scarce!!Water is scarce!!

Drought-Tolerant LandscapingM t i lMaterials

Techniques

You can still have a diverse and interesting garden with less water!

What Types of Plants are D ht T l t?Drought-Tolerant?

Wh t A th B fit ?What Are the Benefits?

Reduction in monthly water

Less water used f l d

monthly water costs

for landscaping Water savings helps replenish h ’

Less impact on infrastructure andthe region’s water

supply

What Does Building “Green” R ll M ?Really Mean?

Low Impact Development and Low Impact Development and Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Better building materials that save energy Better building materials that save energy, water and waste

Designs that make buildings more efficientDesigns that make buildings more efficient

Structures that are built to last

Healthier for the occupants

More efficient buildings save on monthly g yutility costs and over the building’s life

Wh t it L k Lik G B ildiWhat it Looks Like…Green BuildingsOak Glen, Green HomesColorado Court

The Maywood AcademyLEED Platinum Home, Santa Monica

Wh t it L k Lik G M t i l

Flooring

What it Looks Like: Green Materials

R l d R l d C k fl iRecycled carpet Recycled carpet Cork flooringNatural fiber

Recycled plasticlumber decking

Marmoleum Natural rubber Structured engineered lumber

Wh t it L k Lik G M t i lWhat it Looks Like: Green Materials

Recycled roofing Insulation from shinglesrecycled blue jeansStructural

insulated panels

Natural wool

Recycled glass for countertops

Recycled ceramic tiles

Solar roof panels

Natural wool insulation

H M h M D it C t?How Much More Does it Cost?

Many green building materials are comparably priced with their conventional comparably priced with their conventional counterparts

Life-cycle costs of a building are often Life cycle costs of a building are often significantly reduced when green technologies and materials are usedg

As the popularity of green building technologies increases, the prices go downg , p g

Lif C l C tLife-Cycle CostsSheet Vinyl Natural Linoleumy

10,000 square feet

$2/sq ft installed

10,000 square feet

$6/sq ft installed$2/sq ft installed

Replace every 7 years

Total 35-yr cost:

$6/sq ft installed

Replace every 40 yearsTotal 35 yr cost:

$80,000 Total 35-yr cost: $60.000

Source: Global Green USA

Di t S iDirect Savings

Water – 50% savings

Energy – 15% savings

G Aff d bl H iGreen Affordable Housing

Long-term ownership supports life-cycle approach Dollar savings help low-income families most H i h ld b f d t Housing should be safe, decent, affordable & healthyAffordable housing is a public Affordable housing is a public asset

Source: Global Green USA

P El tProgram Elements…

Measurable improvements to energy efficiencyefficiency

Living documents for ongoing flexibility

Third party verification of large scale projects to ensure compliance

Accessible and doable for every builder and developer

Wh t Thi MWhat This Means….Three initiatives = three ordinancesThree initiatives three ordinances

Low Impact Development

Drought-Tolerant LandscapingDrought-Tolerant Landscaping

Green Building

R l ti ill ff t ll t ti Regulations will affect all new construction and major renovations

l b lApplicability determined by thresholdsby thresholds

R i t L I t D l tRequirements: Low Impact Development

Infiltrate where possible the runoff volume of a common storm eventof a common storm event

Provide water quality treatment for total runoff for common storm eventsrunoff for common storm events

Evaluate and mitigate hydromodification impacts to natural streamsimpacts to natural streams

Requirements: D ht T l t L d iDrought-Tolerant Landscaping

70% of all landscaped areas utilize drought-tolerant speciesdrought tolerant species

30% of all landscaped areas may use turf or any other plant speciesor any other plant species

Water efficient practices and maintenance

R i t G B ildiRequirements: Green Building

Third-party certification for large projectsC h i h kli t f b ildi Comprehensive checklist of green building options. Building must meet a minimum points to reach certificationp

County-developed green building standards for smaller projectsp j

Simple requirements that meet out goals of becoming more energy and water efficient

W W t t b R f YWe Want to be a Resource for YouTechnical Manuals…Technical Manuals…

Low Impact Development Manual

D h T l L d i A d Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Approved Plant List

Green Building Manual

W W t t b R f YWe Want to be a Resource for You

The County wants to encourage everyone-homeowners remodelers apartment homeowners, remodelers, apartment owners and renters to be more green

What can we offer?What can we offer?

I ti G B Ed tiIncentives, Green Bonuses, EducationMarketing, publicity, Green Awards, other forms g, p y, ,of recognition

Technical assistance

Expedited permitting

Density bonuses

Reduced setbacks

Reduce fees

Resource center or informative booths to show green building materials?

F M I f tiFor More Information…Contact…

Ordinance Studies

Department of Regional Planning

320 W. Temple Street 13th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 974-6432

E-mail: zoup@planning.lacounty.gov

Website: http://planning.co.la.ca.us/spGreenBuildingProgram.htmam.htm