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GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE(S) IN GCC - WORKSHOP
Kuwait Adaptation of Green Buildings Standards :
Overview & Challenges
National Committee of Building Codes in Kuwait
Eng. Alia Al.Sayegh Chair of Green Buildings Technical Team
6th May, 2015
BUSINESS WIRE, Research and Markets,
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2f927/gcc_construction_i,
GCC Construction Industry - Facts and Figures", July 2010
Demand for Unified Sustainable
Construction Codes
Challenges of Climate Change
High Energy Consumption
Rate Resources Exhaustion
The need for Building Codes
• National Committee of Building Codes of Kuwait (NCOBC) was established by the Council of Ministers’ Decree # 1145, dated August 16th,2010.
Establishment of KNCOBC
NCOBC
Technical Team
Concrete Code Team
Energy Code Team
Fire Code Team
Green Buildings
Team
Accessibility & Special
Needs
Strategic Team
Structure of KNCOBC
GB Technical Team
Our Start
• Objectives & road map to Achieve the Goals
• Roles and responsibilities within the team
• Work program and needed Stages
• Necessary studies: references, systems, existing practices
• Terms and Terminology
Goals
• 1. the ultimate goal- to work towards sustainable built environment which is aligned with the internationally accepted sustainability values
• 2. to create codes, standards and practices as integral and coordinated part of the building & construction process
• 3. to coordinate with other teams and to contribute to integrated building system of codes, standards and practices
Challenges of Green Code
1. Lack of Economical Driving Force
2. Social Factors (awareness & knowledge)
3. Shortage in Local experience, specialists and expertise
4. Privation of adopting governmental authority
5. Reliance and/or Conflict with other building regulations
6. Lack of incentives
7. Poor Green Market
Roadmap of Green Buildings Technical Team
Stage III : Regulations and Deployment Plan
Report : Initiated
Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance
Report : Ongoing Completion : 75%
Stage I : Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field
Report : Submitted Completion : 100%
Stage I : Studies & Application of GB Systems
• Stage Kickoff : Nov,2010
• Stage Report issued : 2012
• Report Title : Report #1 :
Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field of
Kuwait
Vision of GBT on Report #1
• First “Green Building” Official Governmental Document
• Coming to a semi “Green-Building”-virgin Construction Field
• Fully Understanding of the Challenges
• Producing a general framework Document on the sustainability of design and construction works and the assessment of integrated building performance
Criticality of First Report
1. Decision Making
2. Construction Field Practices
3. Local & Regional Experience
4. Selection of Recommended Rating System
5. Setting Benchmark
Decision Making
Environmental Impacts of
Buildings
Green Transformation
Priority of Sustainable
Construction and Urban
Design
National Conditions : Mitrological,
industry, Biodiversity,
Climate Change,
Ecosystems
Tackled Issues Related to 1. Decision Making
Scope extended to cover GCC
• Environmental Condition
• Construction Market and practices
• Marine and coastal Resources
• Biodiversity and Protected areas
• Policies and Initiatives
• Legislative Initiatives
• Institutional Developments
Environmental Footprint Comparison
2008 GCC Key Data
Tackled Issues Related to 2. Construction Field Practices
Aspects to consider for sustainability of buildings & construction
Green design approaches, whole building design
Introduced Steps toward GB standards
Cultural and historical specifities in architecture
Construction industry to date in Kuwait and in GCC
• Major Green and Eco-friendly projects in Kuwait and across the GCC
• Regional GB standards, codes and regulations
• Regional Green Building Assessment systems
• Analysis , comparisons
Tackled Issues Related to 3. Local and Regional Experience
Projects Analyzed
Bahrain World Trade Center
Oman 1st Green Building by 2013
Eco-Friendly Stadiums in Qatar
Masdar City in UAE
King Abdulla University in KSA Arab Organizations Building in Kuwait
4. Selection of Recommended Rating System
• The difference between Assessment Systems (Rating Systems) and GB Codes
• Why do we need an assessment system?
• Review of International and Regional Rating Systems
• Define Criteria for selection
• This part of the report includes :
Review of International GB rating systems
Regional GB rating systems
Analysis and Comparisons between systems
Findings and recommendations
Review Phase
• GB Team reviewed the following systems :
LEED
BREEAM
Green Star
Estidama
QSAS (GSAS)
Scope of Review
• Background
• References & Standards
• Methodology (Assessment Procedure)
• Categories/ Classifications
• Inclusions/ Criteria
• Rating
• Local Compatibility
Findings
• All systems address common major goals and concerns in :
– Site Sustainability,
– Energy Efficiency,
– Water Efficiency,
– Occupants Health,
– Materials Use
Findings
• However, the systems differ in:
– Background,
– Methodologies,
– Standards,
– Rating Method,
– Specific Criteria And Special Considerations
Recommendations
• Team members recommended GSAS Rating System– (Formerly QSAS)
• This is also supported by the recommendation of The First Forum of the GCC Unified Building Code, 11-13 October,2010
• As well as the Saudi Forum of Green Buildings, 16-18 October, 2010.
• Pilot Project : Case Study – Application of QSAS on a local governmental project :
EPWD Building :
Main goals & objectives
Briefly about the project
The building special green building tools
The QSAS method for GB assessment
Expected results and conclusions
5. Setting Benchmark
Project Data
• BUILT UP AREA : 33,000 m2
• PLOT AREA : 4670 m2
• VALUE : 13,000,000 K.D.
• TYPE : OFFICE BUILDING
• Number of floors : 3 basements + Ground + 9 Floors
• Total parking : 220 cars
• Total Users : 275 employees + Visitors
Project’s Main GB Design Features • Use of Renewable Energy (4 different solar applications)
• Minimum Energy consumption : HVAC energy efficient system, increased thermal insulation, minimized heat transmission and radiation by reduced “U” and shading values of glass
• Minimum Water consumption : collecting gutter drains , local water treatment plant, double piping for treated water reuse
• Fully automated building
• Smart Architecture / Smart Design
• Responsible Materials selection
Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance (Completion 75%)
Partnership:
Finally…
