NRHSSUSTAINBILITY DAY

GREEN BY DESIGN:CERTIFYING SUSTAINBLE ARCHITECTURE

March 3rd, 2011

Marc J. Harary, R.A., LEED AP

1.What is Architecture?

2.What is Green Architecture?

3.How are the body and buildings similar?

4.Examples of Green Architecture

5.Green Building Rating Systems

6.Lehman New Science Facility – Case Study

Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. People need places to eat, work, live and play. Architects transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others. These projects can be as small as an entrance way and as large as an entire college campus—and everything in between.*

Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. People need places to eat, work, live and play. Architects transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others. These projects can be as small as an entrance way and as large as an entire college campus—and everything in between.

What is Architecture?

*http://www.archcareers.org/HowToBecomeAnArchitect.pdf

Covers the design of the habitable man-made environment:

* ARCHITECTUREDesign of single structures. From a houseto a skyscraper.

* LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREDesign of exterior spaces adjacent to and on top of buildings. Gardens & Parks

* URBAN PLANNINGPlanning and Design of collections of buildings and exterior spaces – Systems design of neighborhoods and cities.

DESIGN DISCIPLINES

Photo by Rafael Rivera – www.panoramio.com/photo/4664163

Owner has a need. They pay for Architect’s time to design building plans. Owner also pays Contractor to construct building.

Designs the building – solves the owner’s need – prepares drawings to show design

ideas for contractor.

Builds project according to architect’s drawings. Is paid directly by the owner

for work completed.

Owner must request Green Architecture.

Architect must be trained in design of Green Architecture.

Contractor must understand special apsects of design for

Green Archtiecture

Owner (Client)

Architect & Engineer Contractor

What is geen Architecture?REDUCING IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT

• Reduce consumption in building

Fresh Water Materials

Building Materials Operating Materials

• Reuse Waste leaving building

Waste WaterHuman Waste

Construction Waste

Ruse old buildings for new purposesReuse old building materials

Waste Energy

• Improved Environment within the BuildingReduce indoor air pollutionMaximize building occupant comfort

Quality VentilationMaximize natural light and views

EnergyEnergy to operate buildingEnergy for people to get to and from buildingEnergy for bld’g. materials to get to site

ENERGY/FUEL

MATERIALS

WASTE ENERGY (HEAT)

& EMISSIONS

TRASH

“In North America, buildings and urban infrastructure account for 40 percent of material consumption and a third of energy use. High-income cities have an ecological footprint—the dispersed area of land and water required to supply their needs and assimilate their wastes—that is several hundred times larger than their political areas.”

Scientific American, Building More Sustainable Cities, William E. Rees, March 12, 2009

U.S. uses 20% of all energy in the world.

US population is only4.4% of the world’s.

U.S. uses 8% of all energy in the world just for our buildings!

Light

Free Light Day Only

Artificial Light

24 hours/d

ay

Natural Light

Through Windows only

Fresh Air

Air 02Waste C02

Air IntakeLouver

ExhaustLouver

Temp. Regulation

Heat generationBurn chemical Fuel in cells. Convective

CoolingAir Flow

SweatingEvaporation(Latent Heat)

HeatingEnergy input from Burning fuelOr renewables.

Cooling

• Convective (open

Windows)

• Refrigeration

Cycle (latent and Sensible)

Fuel

FuelFood

Fuel onsite or Via electricaltransmission• LNG• Oil• Wood• Coal

ConsumablesOccupantsFood, Equipment, etc.

Waste

Excretion &Egestion

Waste GasesCo2

NoxAir Borne Particles

Human WasteSolidsWater

ConsumablesWaste (garbage)

Locomotion

WalkingRunning

Transport occupantsTo building site:• Mass Transit• Automobile• Bicycle

I.S. - Control Systems

Autonomic(subconscious)Automatic Adjustments to maintain internalBody temperature

ConsciousMove from oneEnvironmentTo another toHeat up or cool Off.

Building ControlsControlsMechanicalHeating and coolingSystemsLightsSecurityDataAudio Visual

http://www.archnewsnow.com/features/Feature18.htm

http://hagaki-mawari.blogspot.com/2010/10/bingie-australia.html

Northern Hemisphere

Summer

Winter

http://srt251kstyl.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_archive.html

http://greenroofs.wordpress.com/page/2/

http://artwelove.com/venue/-id/a4e6d5a1

http://blogs.trb.com/news/specials/newsillustrated/blog/environment/

http://www.nrel.gov/sustainable_nrel/rsf.html

http://www.nrel.gov/sustainable_nrel/rsf.html

http://www.buildipedia.com/go-green/item/1264-nrels-research-support-facilities-strive-for-net-zero-energy

GREEN ARCHITECTURE RATING SYSTEMS

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) U.S. Green Building Council

HERS (Home Energy Rater System) Energy Star (DOE)

GREEN GLOBES Green Building Initiative

STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System)

ENTERPRISE GREEN COMMUNITIES

ISO 140001 – ENVIORNMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

LEED v2.2 – Some buildings under construction started with this version

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447#NC22

LEED v3.0 – Current Version for buildings starting design state now.

LEED Certification types under v3.0

LEED AP Green Associate

LEED BD&C Building Design & Construction

LEED ID&C Interior Design & Construction

LEED Homes

LEED O & M Operations & Maintenance

LEED ND Neighborhood Development

LEED AP Stands for “Accredited Professional”

LEED Rating System and Accreditations

Must pass examinationAdministered by the GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute)

 5  pt.     Water Efficiency 5 Points

1     Credit 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% 1

1     Credit 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation 1

1      Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1

1     Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction 1

1     Credit 3.2 Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction 1

13  pt.      Sustainable Sites Maximum Possible 14 Points

Y Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required

1      Credit 1 Site Selection 1

1      Credit 2 Development Density & Community Connectivity 1

1      Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1

1     Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access 1

1     Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1

 1     Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation, Low-Emitting & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 1

 1     Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity 1

 1     Credit 5.1 Site Development, Protect or Restore Habitat 1

 1     Credit 5.2 Site Development, Maximize Open Space 1

 1     Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design, Quantity Control 1

 1     Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design, Quality Control 1

 1     Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof 1

 1     Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof 1

 0     Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1

Lehman New Science Facility Ph. I, Lehman College Bronx, NY

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447#NC22

Architect

Contractor

LEED v2.2 Checklist

 8  pt.     Energy & Atmosphere 17 Points

Y Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Required

Y Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Required

Y Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Required

*Note for EAc1: All LEED for New Construction projects registered after June 26th, 2007 are required to achieve at least two (2) points under EAc1.

3      Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1 to 10

      10.5% New Buildings or 3.5% Existing Building Renovations 1

14% New Buildings or 7% Existing Building Renovations 2

17.5% New Buildings or 10.5% Existing Building Renovations 3

21% New Buildings or 14% Existing Building Renovations 4

24.5% New Buildings or 17.5% Existing Building Renovations 5

28% New Buildings or 21% Existing Building Renovations 6

31.5% New Buildings or 24.5% Existing Building Renovations 7

35% New Buildings or 28% Existing Building Renovations 8

38.5% New Buildings or 31.5% Existing Building Renovations 9

      42% New Buildings or 35% Existing Building Renovations 10

      Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 3

 1     2.5% Renewable Energy 1

7.5% Renewable Energy 2

      12.5% Renewable Energy 3

1     Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 1

1      Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1

1     Credit 5 Measurement & Verification 1

1     Credit 6 Green Power 1

 5 Pt.      Innovation & Design Process 5 Points

1     Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design: Alt. Transportation Pulblic Transit 1

1     Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design: Maximize open space (>50%) 1

1     Credit 1.3Innovation in Design Innovative Wastewater Technologies (100% reduction potable water for sewage conveyance)

1

1      Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design: Water use reduction >40% 1

1      Credit 2 LEED® Accredited Professional 1

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447#NC22

Lehman New Science Facility Ph. I, Lehman College Bronx, NYLEED v2.2 Checklist

 7  pt.     Materials & Resources 13 Points

Y Prereq 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables Required

 0     Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof 1

 0     Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 100% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof 1

 0     Credit 1.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1

 1     Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal 1

 1     Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal 1

 0     Credit 3.1 Materials Reuse, 5% 1

0    Credit 3.2 Materials Reuse,10% 1

 1     Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) 1

 1     Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + ½ pre-consumer) 1

1      Credit 5.1Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally

1

 1     Credit 5.2Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally

1

0      Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1

 1     Credit 7 Certified Wood 1

 15 pt.      Indoor Environmental Quality 15 Points

Y Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance Required

Y Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Required

1      Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 1

1     Credit 2 Increased Ventilation 1

1     Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction 1

1     Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy 1

1     Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants 1

1     Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings 1

1     Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems 1

1     Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products 1

1     Credit 5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 1

1     Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting 1

1     Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort 1

1     Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort, Design 1

1     Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort, Verification 1

1     Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces 1

1     Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces 1

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http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447#NC22

Additional CostFor LEEDAvg = 1%-3%For largerProjects.

Lehman New Science Facility Ph. I, Lehman College Bronx, NYLEED v2.2 Checklist

View from Southeast

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

View from Northeast

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Courtyard View

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Diagram of Constructed Wetland

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Waste Water to NYC Sewer

1. Architecture - Design of spaces for people.2. Green Architecture - Design to reduce impact on the

environment.

3. Buildings – View as ecological system to help design sustainability.

4. Examples of Green Architecture – Houses, Offices Buildings, Schools

5. LEED Rating System – Final certification after construction.

6. LNSF – LEED Platinum Project – complete 2012

THANK YOU

Marc J. Harary, R.A., LEED APMldjharary@verizon.net

(914) 420-9293