Green Architecture

Green Architecture : 

Green Architecture It’s not just about people anymore.

So What’s the Point? : 

So What’s the Point? Main goals of Green Architecture: Resource Efficiency Energy Water Protecting Health Occupant/ Employees Reduction of: Waste Pollution Environment degradation Green Architecture from Youtube

Problems with our homes now: : 

Problems with our homes now: That “new car” smell? VOCs!!! Air quality Water overuse Gardens and Lawns Showers Sinks Dish washers Clothes washers Energy overuse Bad insulation Light bulbs Current heating/cooling Dependence on city power Window locations Dryers/ other appliances We’re just unaware!

Common Products In Green Houses : 

Common Products In Green Houses LED Lights (15% energy of typical light bulb) Grey Water and rain water harvesting Passive Solar Systems and radiant heating Low VOC Materials (Volatile Organic Compounds) Materials with high R-Value= more insulation Solar Panels Green Roofs: intensive, semi-intensive, extensive Green power: Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, etc. Smart House

How is this monitored? : 

How is this monitored? The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) created a program called: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Five key Areas: Sustainable site development Water savings Energy efficiency Materials selection Indoor environmental quality. Certified 29–36 points Silver 37–43 points Gold 44–57 points Platinum 58–79 points Lake Ontario Hall: Silver GVSU Honors College: Certified Calvin College Bunker Interpretive Center Calvin College: Gold Cascade Engineering - Learning Community Cascade Engineering: Platinum West Michigan Environmental Action Council: Gold Inner City Christian Federation Inner City Christian Federation: Gold Vrne barry center kbc limited dividend housing: Gold Hispanic center of western michigan hispanic center of western michigan: Gold

Effect on Environment : 

Effect on Environment Reduction/elimination of dependence on mechanical air conditioning and ventilation based on environmental studies Cut heating and cooling energy consumption by 60 percent Water crisis solution? Reduced water consumption by up to 30 percent or more Use of bamboo over trees Alt. forms of energy collection means less waste in production of energy Reduction in lighting energy requirements by at least 50 percent Seventy-six percent (76%) of all power plant-generated electricity is used just to operate buildings. 2000 US Electricity Consumption 2000 US Energy Consumption

Effect on People : 

Effect on People Health Use of non-toxic plumbing, insulation, ventilation, and construction materials. Projects are fundamental to the Green philosophy of living. soothing, natural and healthy non-toxic building in any “environment” Increase worker productivity by six to 16 percent Financial: State and federal governments offer subsidies and tax credits for solar use utility companies offer property subsidies for buildings that use less energy than normal buildings. Self reliance for energy: Zero Energy Buildings

How it brings us and the environment closer: : 

How it brings us and the environment closer: >> Green Design