What is Sustainable Design? Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall Designed for LEED...

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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.

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Page 1: What is Sustainable Design? Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall Designed for LEED Certification The goal of green or sustainable building.

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.

Page 2: What is Sustainable Design? Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall Designed for LEED Certification The goal of green or sustainable building.

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

Page 3: What is Sustainable Design? Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall Designed for LEED Certification The goal of green or sustainable building.

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

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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

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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

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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.

Page 7: What is Sustainable Design? Southern Connecticut State University Residence Hall Designed for LEED Certification The goal of green or sustainable building.

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