SUSTAINABLE METHODS AND TRENDS Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP October 9, 2007.

SUSTAINABLE METHODS AND TRENDS

Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP

October 9, 2007

AGENDA

I. Green Design & Sustainability

II. Site Appropriate Design

III. New Technologies and Materials

IV. Off the Grid Living

Green Design

Design & construction practices that significantly reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment and its occupants.

ReichstagNorman Foster

Green Design

• Sustainable site planning • Safeguarding water and water

efficiency • Energy efficiency and renewable

energy • Conservation of materials and

resources • Indoor environmental quality

Sustainability

“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations.”

• Green Design is based on the concept of sustainability

Sustainability

Triple Bottom Line:

Sustainability considers economic, social and ecological needs.

Site appropriate design

- Solar and Wind Orientation

- Climate appropriate placement, design & materials


- US climate regions:


Adjacent structures and vegetation:

- Take advantage of natural light & shade conditions.

- Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features. Select plants that have low water and pesticide needs.


- Use Native Plants

Paurotis PalmGeiger Tree


- Respect natural wildlife & wildlife corridors

New Technologies & Materials

Wind:- Power: Wind

turbines as a source of energy

COR BuildingChad Oppenheim


- Passive Cooling:

- Natural & Cross ventilation - Evaporative

cooling (Roof

ponds)


The Barnacle, Coconut Grove


Solar:- Alternative

energy: Photovoltaics

- Onsite renewable energy: solar water heaters and solar pool pumps


- Passive Heating: Direct gain

Sunspaces Thermal mass


- Green Roofs: Reduce heating and cooling loads on a building.Reduce rainwater run- off

- www.asla.org for info

http://www.asla.org/


Highline Renovation ProjectDiller Scofidio + Renfro

Manhattan, NY


Water:

-Cisterns-Grey water

systems- Landscape

irrigation


Resource reduction: - Use of local materials- Minimize landfill increase by

adaptive reuse (Avoid waste)


-Recycle materials & structures- Creative re-use- Safe environment & monthly

operating costs


-Certified Products: Forest Stewardship Council Green Seal Energy Star Green- e GreenGuard Greenspec Scientific Certification Systems


Indoor Air Quality:- Non toxic /non

VOC materials: adhesives, paints, sealants

- Flooring- Furniture


Viola Hollywood CondoSebastian Eilert Architecture

Off the Grid Living

The next step:- Single houses to Skyscrapers- Self- sustained structures- On-site waste plants /living systems- Power generating- feedback to grid- High efficient structure- Minimize /Eliminate waste

Off the Grid Living

The Four Horizons Autonomous HouseLindsay Johnston

New South Wales, Australia

Off the Grid Living

Features:- Solar Water Heater- Water collection cistern- Dual- Flush toilet- Grey water used to

water vegetable garden- Recycled wall insulation

- First skyscraper to attain Platinum LEED certification

Off the Grid Living

Bank Of America One Bryant ParkCook + Fox ArchitectsNew York

Off the Grid Living

- Greywater system to store /reuse rainwater

- Floor to Ceiling insulating glass

- Automatic daylight dimming system

Off the Grid Living

- Cooling system: ice produced during off-peak- hours is used to cool the building during peak demand

Off the Grid Living

- Air purifying system filters both incoming and exhausted air: the tower becomes a giant filter for midtown Manhattan

Sources

U.S Green Building Council www.usgbc.org

U.S Department of Energywww.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/

Whole Building Design Guidewww.wbdg.org

Building Green www.buildinggreen.com

Energy Star www.energystar.gov

Oikos www.oikos.org

Thank you!

Sebastian Eilert Architecture, AIA, LEED AP

SUSTAINABLE METHODS AND TRENDS Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP October 9, 2007.

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