September 23, 2004

An Introduction to the An Introduction to the

U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council

Cincinnati Regional Chapter Cincinnati Regional Chapter

An Introduction to the An Introduction to the

U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council

Cincinnati Regional Chapter Cincinnati Regional Chapter

Copyright 2004, U.S. Green Building Council®

OUR MISSION:

OUR MISSION:

To promote building projects that To promote building projects that are environmentally responsible, are environmentally responsible, healthy, and cost-effective places healthy, and cost-effective places to work and live.to work and live.

Establish green building as the Establish green building as the standard, not the alternative, in standard, not the alternative, in the Cincinnati region.the Cincinnati region.

What We DoWhat We Do

Conduct monthly presentations, Conduct monthly presentations, lectures, tours and demonstrationslectures, tours and demonstrations

Increase knowledge of LEEDIncrease knowledge of LEED®® & green & green buildingbuilding

Meet & exchange ideas with building Meet & exchange ideas with building professionalsprofessionals

Provide local leadershipProvide local leadership

Why Was Our Chapter Formed?

Why Was Our Chapter Formed?

To strengthen and organize the efforts To strengthen and organize the efforts of several individuals that were of several individuals that were promoting green building.promoting green building.

To expand the work of the To expand the work of the USGBCUSGBC, the , the most respected and most recognized most respected and most recognized not-for-profit green building not-for-profit green building organization.organization.

To transform the local building market.To transform the local building market.

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design®

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design®

A leading-edge system for designing, A leading-edge system for designing, constructing, operating and certifying constructing, operating and certifying

the world’s greenest buildings.the world’s greenest buildings.

USGBC’s flagship rating system is USGBC’s flagship rating system is LEED for New Construction and Major LEED for New Construction and Major

Renovations (LEED-NC)Renovations (LEED-NC)

Local Uses of LEEDLocal Uses of LEED

11 local projects are registered 11 local projects are registered with the US Green Building Councilwith the US Green Building Council• 9 buildings at University of Cincinnati9 buildings at University of Cincinnati• PNC bank branchPNC bank branch• Norwood post-industrial office renovationNorwood post-industrial office renovation

ProblemsProblems

Buildings in the U.S. consume more than 30% Buildings in the U.S. consume more than 30% of our total energy and 60% of our electricity. of our total energy and 60% of our electricity. C&D waste comprise 15-20%C&D waste comprise 15-20% of all the solid of all the solid waste generated in Ohio.waste generated in Ohio. Indoor air pollutant levels may be 2 - 5 times Indoor air pollutant levels may be 2 - 5 times higher than outdoor levels.higher than outdoor levels. Health problems caused by poor IAQ cost 150 Health problems caused by poor IAQ cost 150 million workdays and about $15 billion in lost million workdays and about $15 billion in lost productivity each year in the U.S.productivity each year in the U.S.

The Solution: Sustainable DesignThe Solution: Sustainable Design

Designing, constructing, and operating Designing, constructing, and operating buildings and landscapes in a manner buildings and landscapes in a manner that minimizes the negative that minimizes the negative environmental indoor and outdoor environmental indoor and outdoor impacts.impacts.

Incorporates energy efficiency, water Incorporates energy efficiency, water conservation, waste minimization, conservation, waste minimization, pollution prevention and indoor air pollution prevention and indoor air quality in all phases of a building’s life.quality in all phases of a building’s life.

Benefits of Green BuildingBenefits of Green Building

Environmental benefitsEnvironmental benefits• Reduce natural resource consumptionReduce natural resource consumption• Reduce energy and water consumptionReduce energy and water consumption

Economic benefitsEconomic benefits• Improve the bottom line, reduce operating costsImprove the bottom line, reduce operating costs

Health and safety benefits Health and safety benefits • Enhance occupant comfort and health - increase Enhance occupant comfort and health - increase

worker productivity.worker productivity.

Community benefitsCommunity benefits Minimize strain on local infrastructures and Minimize strain on local infrastructures and

improve quality of lifeimprove quality of life

Economic BenefitsEconomic Benefits

Pittsburgh Convention CenterPittsburgh Convention Center• 35% less energy usage. Equivalent to 35% less energy usage. Equivalent to

~$500,000/year in savings.~$500,000/year in savings.

Audubon House, NYCAudubon House, NYC• $100,000/year saving on energy, 60% less $100,000/year saving on energy, 60% less

than similar code compliant plant buildings than similar code compliant plant buildings in NYC.in NYC.

Productivity BenefitsProductivity Benefits

Improve occupant performanceImprove occupant performance• Student performance is better in daylit schools. Student performance is better in daylit schools.

Reduce absenteeism and turnoverReduce absenteeism and turnover• Lockheed Corp. - absenteeism dropped 15%.Lockheed Corp. - absenteeism dropped 15%.• Waiting list for teachers in green schools.Waiting list for teachers in green schools.

Increase retail sales with daylightingIncrease retail sales with daylighting• Studies have shown ~40% improvementStudies have shown ~40% improvement

To Join our Chapter

To Join our Chapter

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