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What is Sustainable Design?
•Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall
Designed for LEED Certification
• The goal of green or sustainable building design is to meet today’s consumption needs without borrowing resources from future generations.
• Green buildings are designed to provide a high level of comfort and service, while using less energy with a lower environmental impact.
Environmental Impact of Buildings
•Pratt & Whitney Customer Training Facility
• 36% of total energy use
• 65% of electricity consumption
• 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
• 30% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output/136 million tons annually
• 12% of potable water consumption
Source: United States Green Building Council
U.S. Green Building Council
• Promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
• Leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out.
• Developed the LEED Certification System
•Eastern Connecticut State University Residential Village
Designed for LEED Certification
Source: United States Green Building Council
LEED Certification
•The Mark Twain House & Museum Center
First LEED Certified Building in Connecticut
• Whole-building approach
• Optimizes environmental and economic factors
• Four levels of LEED-NC certification:
Certified Level 26-32 points
Silver Level 33-38 points
Gold Level 39-51 points
Platinum Level 52+ ponts (69 possible)
Source: United States Green Building Council
Environmental Benefits
• Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce solid waste
• Conserve natural resources
•Chesapeake Bay Foundation Headquarters Building
LEED Platinum Commercial Building
Source: United States Green Building Council
Economic Benefits
• Reduce operating costs
• Enhance asset value and profits
• Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance
•Herman Miller Office Building
LEED Gold Certification
Source: United States Green Building Council
Studies indicate that poor indoor air quality in the U.S. has resulted in an annual loss of $15 billion in worker productivity.
Health & Community Benefits
• Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
• Enhance occupant comfort and health
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
• Contribute to overall quality of life
Source: United States Green Building Council
•Caribou, Maine Weather Forecast Office
LEED Silver Certification