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CIVIL Green Building

This seminar discusses green building. It defines green building as creating more resource efficient and healthier models of construction according to the EPA. Green building is important because buildings consume a large portion of energy and resources. Green building works by establishing best practices for efficient design, construction, and material selection to reduce waste and optimize energy and water usage. The benefits of green building include lower operating costs, improved occupant health, and environmental protection. However, higher initial costs and lack of air cooling can be obstacles.

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CIVIL Green Building

This seminar discusses green building. It defines green building as creating more resource efficient and healthier models of construction according to the EPA. Green building is important because buildings consume a large portion of energy and resources. Green building works by establishing best practices for efficient design, construction, and material selection to reduce waste and optimize energy and water usage. The benefits of green building include lower operating costs, improved occupant health, and environmental protection. However, higher initial costs and lack of air cooling can be obstacles.

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Seminar
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Green Building

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Outline
 What is Green Building?
 Why is Green Building Important?
 How does green building work?
 Three aspects of new project planning
 Obstacles
 Benefits of Green Building
 Advantages of Green Building
 Disadvantages of Green Building
 References
What is Green Building?
 EPA definition: “Green or sustainable building is the
practice of creating healthier and more resource-
efficient models of construction, renovation,
operation, maintenance, and demolition.”
 More than just installing solar panels on your roof
Why is Green Building Important?

 8000lbs of waste are typically thrown into a landfill


during the construction of a 2000sqft home
 The buildings in the US consume more than twice as
much energy as all the cars in the US
 Buildings account for 68% of total electricity
consumption in the US
 Buildings use 80% of total drinking water
consumption in the US
 Indoor levels of pollution are commonly 2 to 5 times
higher than outdoor pollution levels
How does green building work?

 It starts with a community…


• Consensus about a desire to shift prevailing conditions in a
market – a foundation of common goals and values
• Coordinated action to identify and codify best practices
• Processes to provide third-party review and verification of
actions
• Rewards for high performing projects


New Project Planning
 Construction – Reduce the amount of waste
generated at a construction site
 Design – Building design details will help to reduce
construction materials, and energy/water
requirements when completed
 Material Selection – Careful selection of
construction materials will leave less of an
environmental impact
Construction
 Construction waste accounts for 10 to as much as
30% of municipal waste stream
 Goal: Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
 Building design based on standard sizes of materials
 Buy higher quality to reduce rejects

 Recycle (use scraps)

 Train crew

 Renovate an existing building


Building Design
Goal: To design the building so that it requires less
energy/water and is healthier for inhabitants when it
is complete and in use
 Air ducts for an efficient and healthy air flow
 Insulation
 Windows designed for maximum daylight
 Passive Solar Control
 Solar Cells
 Heat Exchanger for climate control system
 Location
Materials
Goal: Choose materials that have low environmental
costs and do not contribute to indoor air pollution
 Engineered Lumber (recycled and reclaimed material)
 Doors and Windows (energy and placement)

 Floor Coverings (recycled with no off-gassing)

 Roof Materials (Reflective and light)

 Energy Efficient Appliances


Obstacles
 93% of consumers worry about their home’s
environmental performance. However, only 18%
are willing to pay more to reduce the impact.
 There are higher initial costs for Green Building
 Customers are concerned they would be sacrificing
comfort
Benefits of Green Building

Environmental Benefits:
 Reduce wastage of water
 Conserve natural resources
 Improve air and water quality
 Protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Economic Benefits
 Reduce operating costs
 Improve occupant productivity
 Create market for green product and services
Social Benefits
 Improve quality of life
 Minimize strain on local infrastructure
 Improve occupant health and comfort
Advantages of Green Building

1- Cost
2- Efficiency
3- Preserving infrastructure
4- High ROI rates
Disadvantages of Green Building
1- Location
2- Availability
3- No air cooling features
References
 www.google.com
 www.wikipedia.com
 www.studymafia.org
 www.pptplanet.com
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