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Introduction to GreenIntroduction to Green

Buildings & LEEDBuildings & LEED


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Defining SustainabilityDefining Sustainability

United Nations World Commission onUnited Nations World Commission onEnvironment and DevelopmentEnvironment and Development

Development that meets the needs ofDevelopment that meets the needs ofpresent generations withoutpresent generations withoutcompromising the ability of futurecompromising the ability of future

generations to meet their own needs.generations to meet their own needs.


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Defining Green BuildingsDefining Green Buildings

Design and construction practices thatDesign and construction practices thatsignificantly reduce, or eliminate thesignificantly reduce, or eliminate thenegative impact of buildings on thenegative impact of buildings on the

environment and its occupants with regardenvironment and its occupants with regardto site planning; safeguarding water useto site planning; safeguarding water useand water use efficiency; promotingand water use efficiency; promotingenergy efficiency and renewable energy;energy efficiency and renewable energy;

conserving materials and resources; andconserving materials and resources; andpromoting indoor environmental quality.promoting indoor environmental quality.

(US Green Building Council)(US Green Building Council)


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Construction ImpactsConstruction Impacts

76 million residential buildings in US76 million residential buildings in US

5 million commercial buildings in US5 million commercial buildings in US

consume 40 % or raw materialsconsume 40 % or raw materials

32% total energy produced32% total energy produced 17% fresh water17% fresh water

25% global wood harvest25% global wood harvest

5 billion gals water/day just for toilets5 billion gals water/day just for toilets

generatesgenerates 2525--40% of municipal solid waste from C&D40% of municipal solid waste from C&D

50% of US CFC production50% of US CFC production

30% of US CO2 production30% of US CO2 production


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Building Operations ImpactsBuilding Operations Impacts 49% of Sulfur Dioxide emissions49% of Sulfur Dioxide emissions

25% nitrous oxide emissions25% nitrous oxide emissions

10% of all particulate matter10% of all particulate matter

1/3 of all energy consumption in US1/3 of all energy consumption in US

2/3 of all electricity consumption in US2/3 of all electricity consumption in US disturbs natural habitatsdisturbs natural habitats

contaminates air, soil, and watercontaminates air, soil, and water

depletes nondepletes non--renewable resourcesrenewable resources

of greenhouse gases of greenhouse gases

35% of carbon dioxide emissions35% of carbon dioxide emissions

community issuescommunity issues

occupant issuesoccupant issues sources: The Architecture of Sustainability, 2002, World Watch Institute,sources: The Architecture of Sustainability, 2002, World Watch Institute,

USGBCUSGBC


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Key Issues and BenefitsKey Issues and Benefits

InstitutionInstitution

Building CommissioningBuilding Commissioning

Air QualityAir Quality

Occupants productivityOccupants productivity

and well beingand well being Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

Water ConservationWater Conservation

Storm WaterStorm WaterManagementManagement

Waste ManagementWaste Management Local & State StandardsLocal & State Standards

& Programs& Programs

Green ethics / commitmentGreen ethics / commitment

Research and GrantResearch and Grantopportunitiesopportunities

Being a leader (as itBeing a leader (as it

should)should) Responsibility to showResponsibility to show

importanceimportance

Competitive advantageCompetitive advantage(ie(ie recruiting)recruiting)

Institutional communityInstitutional community

demanddemand Great public relationsGreat public relations


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Overall Financial BenefitsOverall Financial Benefits

EnergyEnergy

WaterWater

WastewaterWastewater

Reduced WasteReduced Waste Improved IndoorImproved Indoor

Environmental QualityEnvironmental Quality

Greater EmployeeGreater Employee

Comfort/ProductivityComfort/Productivity Reduced EmployeeReduced Employee

Health CostsHealth Costs

Lower Operation andLower Operation andMaintenance CostsMaintenance Costs

Competitive FirstCompetitive FirstCostsCosts

Through integratedThrough integrateddesign & synergiesdesign & synergies

Increased Value & ROIIncreased Value & ROI

Marketing AdvantageMarketing Advantage

Reduced LiabilityReduced Liability Improve RiskImprove Risk

ManagementManagement

Insurance costsInsurance costs


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Overall Financial BenefitsOverall Financial Benefits

Financial Benefits of a Green BuildingFinancial Benefits of a Green Buildingequate to $50equate to $50--$70 SF over lifetime$70 SF over lifetime

Over 10X return on any premiumOver 10X return on any premiumcost associated with building it overcost associated with building it overlifetimelifetime

Source: USGBCSource: USGBC


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Air QualityAir Quality

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) effect theeffect thecontents of the inside air has on acontents of the inside air has on a

structure and its occupantsstructure and its occupants

People spend 90% of their time indoorsPeople spend 90% of their time indoors

Indoor air has 10Indoor air has 10--100X higher pollutants100X higher pollutantsthan outdoor airthan outdoor air

USEPA Indoor Air Quality Jan, 6 2003USEPA Indoor Air Quality Jan, 6 2003


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Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

US uses 25% of world energy but only hasUS uses 25% of world energy but only has5% of population & 95% of our energy is5% of population & 95% of our energy isfrom fossil fuelsfrom fossil fuels (US Energy Information Administration)(US Energy Information Administration)

Higher EducationHigher Education -- $2 Billion/year on$2 Billion/year onenergyenergy

(American School & University)(American School & University)

Most can reduce by up to 30%Most can reduce by up to 30% -- savingssavingscan be used on:can be used on: New facultyNew faculty Upgrades/renovations for more savingsUpgrades/renovations for more savings

New programsNew programs


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WaterConservationWaterConservation

USA uses 340 billion gallons of freshUSA uses 340 billion gallons of freshwater per daywater per day

Nearly 65% is discharged intoNearly 65% is discharged intowaterwayswaterways

Energy Policy Act of 1992Energy Policy Act of 1992

Facilities can easily reduce use byFacilities can easily reduce use by

2020--30% with little cost and effort30% with little cost and effortWater & Sewer BillsWater & Sewer Bills

Connection Fees & Tax BaseConnection Fees & Tax Base


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Occupants Well Being andOccupants Well Being and

ProductivityProductivity Relationship exists between workerRelationship exists between worker

comfort/productivity and buildingcomfort/productivity and buildingdesign/operationdesign/operation

Hidden sick daysHidden sick days higher absenteeism,higher absenteeism,respiratory ailments, allergies, asthma =respiratory ailments, allergies, asthma =lower productivity, higher insurance andlower productivity, higher insurance andmedical costsmedical costs

A 1% increase in productivity (about 5A 1% increase in productivity (about 5minutes per day) equals $600minutes per day) equals $600--700 per700 peremployee per yearemployee per year -- a ^1.5% equals abouta ^1.5% equals about

$1,000/yr$1,000/yr (Katz 2003 study)(Katz 2003 study)


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Mythology About First CostsMythology About First Costs

Common Perception when we started wasCommon Perception when we started was+20+20--30%30%

Past & Current TrendPast & Current Trend

Recent StudiesRecent Studies Average Premium


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Source: USGBC, Capital E AnalysisSource: USGBC, Capital E Analysis

02468

Percent Cost

Increase

Basic Gold

Level of LEED

Certification

Average Green Cost Premium vs. Level of Green

Certification

Average Green Cost

Premium (in percent)


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Another recent study has shown theAnother recent study has shown thefollowing average increase in projectfollowing average increase in projectconstruction costs, on a percentage basisconstruction costs, on a percentage basisfor LEED certification.for LEED certification. CertifiedCertified 00 2.5%2.5% SilverSilver 00 3.3%3.3% GoldGold 0.30.3 5.0%5.0% PlatinumPlatinum 4.54.5 8.5%8.5%

Start EarlyStart Early Save CostsSave Costs

Source: Sasaki Associates 2004Source: Sasaki Associates 2004


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Building green can be done for no additional costBuilding green can be done for no additional cost

Initial premium costs are entirely up to you andInitial premium costs are entirely up to you andproject specificproject specific

LEED buildings average only a 2LEED buildings average only a 2--3% increase in3% increase incosts, but can be done for the same budget ascosts, but can be done for the same budget astraditional buildings with planningtraditional buildings with planning

Savings from green buildings more than returnSavings from green buildings more than returnany premium you may choose to put into itany premium you may choose to put into it

Design Fees will be higher but construction costsDesign Fees will be higher but construction costsmay be reducedmay be reduced

Set Budget first then work fees within frameworkSet Budget first then work fees within framework


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General MythologiesGeneral Mythologies

Appearance of Green BuildingsAppearance of Green Buildings You design it to look how you want. It can easily matchYou design it to look how you want. It can easily match

traditional campus design or not.traditional campus design or not. Carpet, furniture and windows do not have to look different.Carpet, furniture and windows do not have to look different.

They can look like traditional ones only they perform betterThey can look like traditional ones only they perform betterand are healthier.and are healthier.

Does not need to be high tech to be green.Does not need to be high tech to be green. TimeTime

Green Buildings take the same amount of time to construct asGreen Buildings take the same amount of time to construct asregular buildings. More time may be required in the Designregular buildings. More time may be required in the Designphase though.phase though.

CostsCosts Green Buildings do not have to cost more. With planning theyGreen Buildings do not have to cost more. With planning they

can be built at the same price or less.can be built at the same price or less. Design fees may be higher in the beginning of the project butDesign fees may be higher in the beginning of the project but

the extra design work will lower the actual construction costs.the extra design work will lower the actual construction costs.In the end the building costs the same and fits in theIn the end the building costs the same and fits in thetraditional budget.traditional budget. Normal: 2 + 2 = 4Normal: 2 + 2 = 4 Green: 3 + 1 = 4Green: 3 + 1 = 4

Long term maintenance and operations costs can be reducedLong term maintenance and operations costs can be reduced

by 20by 20 50% with good planning.50% with good planning.


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Green Buildings at USCGreen Buildings at USC

West Quad ResidenceWest Quad ResidenceHall & Learning CenterHall & Learning Center

School of PublicSchool of PublicHealthHealth

Library Rare BooksLibrary Rare BooksCollection & ModernCollection & ModernPolitical WingsPolitical Wings

Law SchoolLaw School New Honors CollegeNew Honors College

Gamma Phi BetaGamma Phi BetaSororitySorority New Student HealthNew Student Health

CenterCenter

Baseball StadiumBaseball Stadium Horizon BuildingsHorizon Buildings Biomedical BuildingsBiomedical Buildings Arnold IIArnold II Band/Dance BuildingBand/Dance Building InnovistaInnovista


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West QuadWest Quad

$30.9M project cost$30.9M project cost-- $25M const. cost$25M const. cost

177,000 SF177,000 SF --

$141.24/sf$141.24/sf SAME COSTSAME COST & Time& Time

502 bed spaces502 bed spaces 44buildingsbuildings

R

esidential, office,R

esidential, office,academic & retailacademic & retailspacesspaces

Goal of LEED SilverGoal of LEED Silver AchievedAchieved

ReducedReducedConstruction &Construction &Change Order CostsChange Order Costs

45%45%--55% More55% MoreEnergy Efficient =Energy Efficient =over $50,000over $50,000savings annuallysavings annually

20% more Water20% more Water

Efficient = $ 3900+Efficient = $ 3900+savings annuallysavings annually

Residents commentResidents commenton improved healthon improved health

and productivityand productivity


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West Quad at USCWest Quad at USC

Selected Green Project ParticularsSelected Green Project Particulars Designed to be 40% more energy efficient and toDesigned to be 40% more energy efficient and to

use 20% less wateruse 20% less water Green roof on Learning CenterGreen roof on Learning Center Fuel Cell for supplemental electricity & hot waterFuel Cell for supplemental electricity & hot water

Solar preSolar pre--heating for domestic hot waterheating for domestic hot water Low VOC paints and carpets & 100% Fresh AirLow VOC paints and carpets & 100% Fresh Air Daylighting in all buildingsDaylighting in all buildings

Building orientationBuilding orientation Light shelves for shading and natural lightingLight shelves for shading and natural lighting

on southern exposureson southern exposures Light wells on Learning CenterLight wells on Learning Center Green board in case good furnishingsGreen board in case good furnishings Total storm water management integrationTotal storm water management integration


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US Green BuildingUS Green Building

Council (USGBC)Council (USGBC)

Leadership in EnergyLeadership in Energy

& Environmental Design& Environmental Design(LEED)(LEED)


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USGBCs MISSION:USGBCs MISSION:

to promote the design andto promote the design andconstruction of buildings that areconstruction of buildings that areenvironmentally responsible,environmentally responsible,profitable, and healthy places to liveprofitable, and healthy places to liveand work.and work.

The organizations activitiesThe organizations activities

IntegrateIntegrate building industrybuilding industrysectorssectors

LeadLeadmarket transformationmarket transformation

EducateEducate owners and practitionersowners and practitioners


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USGBC is...USGBC is...

A national nonprofit organizationA national nonprofit organization

A diverse membership ofA diverse membership of

organizationsorganizations ConsensusConsensus--drivendriven

CommitteeCommittee--based productbased product

developmentdevelopment Developer and administrator of theDeveloper and administrator of the

LEEDLEED Green Building RatingGreen Building RatingSystemSystem


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What is Green Design?What is Green Design?

Design and construction practices thatsignificantly reduce or eliminate the negative

impact of buildings on the environment and

occupants in five broad areas:

Sustainable site planning

Safeguarding water and water efficiency

Energy efficiency and renewable energy Conservation of materials and resources

Indoor environmental quality


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Leadership in Energy & Environmental DesignLeadership in Energy & Environmental Design

A leading-edge system for designing,

constructing, operating and certifyingthe worlds greenest buildings.


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Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED

Created?Created?Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED

Created?Created?

Use as a design guideline

Recognize leaders

Stimulate green competition

Establish market value with recognizable

national brand

Raise consumer awareness Transform the marketplace!


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Facilitate positive results for the

environment, occupant health and

financial return

Define green by providing a standard

for measurement

Prevent greenwashing (false or

exaggerated claims) Promote whole-building, integrated

design processes

Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED

Created?Created?Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED

Created?Created?


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Registered Projects by StateRegistered Projects by State -- Top 10Top 10

As of 05.02.05 All statistics exclude pilot projects

LEEDLEED--NCNCMarket TransformationMarket Transformation

0

5000000

10000000

15000000

20000000

25000000

30000000

35000000

306 107 102 100 90 76 73 68 68 62

C A PA A NY OR TX A IL I VA

State an N m er of Proje ts

ross

S

are

Feet

-

SF


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LEEDLEED--NCNCMarketMarket

TransformationTransformationRegistered Projects by StateRegistered Projects by State -- Top 10Top 10

Where does the Southeast stand?Where does the Southeast stand?

GeorgiaGeorgia 6262

South CarolinaSouth Carolina -- 5656

North CarolinaNorth Carolina 4242


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LEEDLEED--NCNC Point DistributionPoint Distribution

Water

Efficiency

8%Energy &Atmosphere

27%

Materials &

Resources

20%

SustainableSites

22%

Indoor

Environmental

Quality23%

Five LEED credit categories


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ResourcesResources www.usgbc.orgwww.usgbc.org US Green Building CouncilUS Green Building Council www.usgbc.org/Resources/links.aspwww.usgbc.org/Resources/links.asp -- Extensive ResourceExtensive Resource

ListList www.greenerbuildings.comwww.greenerbuildings.com The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable DesignThe HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design WWW.Oikos.comWWW.Oikos.com -- bookstorebookstore

www.iso.orgwww.iso.org ISO 14001 EMSISO 14001 EMS www.epa.gov/ems/index.htmwww.epa.gov/ems/index.htm -- EPAs EMS siteEPAs EMS site www.doe.govwww.doe.gov US DOEUS DOE

www.epa.govwww.epa.gov US EPAUS EPA www.housing.sc.edu/westquadhandbook.aspwww.housing.sc.edu/westquadhandbook.asp -- West QuadWest Quad

HandbookHandbook

www.sc.edu/sustainableuwww.sc.edu/sustainableu -- Sustainable Universities InitiativeSustainable Universities Initiative(SUI)(SUI) www.buildinggreen.comwww.buildinggreen.com Environmental Building NewsEnvironmental Building News www.edcmag.comwww.edcmag.com Environmental Design & ConstructionEnvironmental Design & Construction www.gbapgh.orgwww.gbapgh.org Green Building AllianceGreen Building Alliance www.southface.org/web/earthcraft_house/ech_main/ech_index.htmwww.southface.org/web/earthcraft_house/ech_main/ech_index.htm --

Earth Craft HomesEarth Craft Homes

www.greenglobes.comwww.greenglobes.com Green GlobesGreen Globes


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Contact InfoContact Info

Michael KomanMichael Koman Dr. Gene LunaDr. Gene Luna

Environmental Programs ManagerEnvironmental Programs Manager Associate Vice PresidentAssociate Vice President

1215 Blossom Street1215 Blossom Street for Student Affairsfor Student AffairsColumbia, SC 29208Columbia, SC 29208 1215 Blossom St1215 Blossom St

Columbia, SC 29208Columbia, SC 29208

[email protected]@sc.edu [email protected]@sc.edu

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