Green Building.ppt

Quote A hundred years after we are gone and forgotten, those who never heard of us will be living with the results of our actions.” Oliver Wendell Homes Objectives The student will be able to construct a table of materials, decide which are and are not environmentally friendly, and explain how they would make them better. The student will be able to compare and contrast the different ways their own school is environmentally sustainable. The student will be able to distinguish ways in which green building help save the environment. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) What is LEED? A Rating system that was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a recognized standard for the construction industry to assess the environmental sustainability of building designs. Promotes integrated, whole-building design practices Defined as a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high performance, sustainable buildings Why was LEED Created? The program was created to…. define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement promote integrated, whole-building design practices recognize environmental leadership in the building industry raise consumer awareness of green building benefits transform the building market LEED Strategies Site Development Water efficiency Materials Efficiency Energy Efficiency Indoor Environmental Quality Provides Framework Helps to assess building performance Helps meet sustainability goals Recognizes achievements and promotes expertise in green building Offers project certification, professional accreditation, training and practical resources Six areas of LEED Programs LEED for New Construction LEED for Existing Buildings LEED Rating System for Commercial Interiors LEED Rating System for Core Shell LEED Rating System for Homes LEED for Neighborhood Developments LEED Building Rating System Quantitative Measure Project Registration Documentation and