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Cars, trucks & other transportation sources Commercial & industrial buildings Home electronics Cell phones Slide 10: Commercial & industrial buildings account for half of our nations energy use at a cost of $200 billion each year! Slide 11: Commercial buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR consume, on average, what percentage less energy than typical buildings? 10 percent 25 percent 35 percent 60 percent Slide 12: ENERGY STAR qualified buildings consume 35% less than average buildings and generally combine energy efficient systems, improvements and equipment to deliver superior energy performance. What is Green Building? : What is Green Building? : Have minimal impact Are energy-efficient Conserve water Are built in an environmentally responsible manner Help the occupants practice environmentalism Are comfortable, durable, safe, and healthy Buildings that: Green Building : History Initiatives Origin 1970’s – 1980’s Solar homes Reduce reliance on fossil fuels Scope too narrow Energy Star Qualified Homes HERS LEED for Homes Environment for Living NAHB – National Green Building Standard Green Building Energy Star Qualified Homes : Energy Star Qualified Homes COMPLIANCE PATHS National Builders Option Package National Performance Path Requirements AREAS ANALYZED Cooling and Heating Equipment Building Envelope Lighting and Appliances HERS : HERS Home Energy Rating System Established RESNET HERS INDEX WHAT IS LEED? : WHAT IS LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design A voluntary rating system LEED For Homes LEED enrollment cost LEED for HOMES Certification Levels : LEED for HOMES Certification Levels LEED for Homes Project Checklist : LEED for Homes Project Checklist 180 Environment for Living : Environment for Living Developed by Masco Corporation EFL’s Certified Green Program EFL Performance Guarantees Comfort Heating and Cooling Pre-construction plan review National Association of Home Builders : National Association of Home Builders GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS All encompassing building program Four levels of certification Evaluates eight major categories NAHB’S Guiding Principle’s NAHB Point Levels : NAHB Point Levels Where to Build? : Where to Build? Assessing and Comparing Potential Building Sites Considerations – new house or renovate Community – relationship between a building and the larger community Site choice – previously impacted or “Greenfield site" Buy an older house and fix it up? : BEFORE AFTER Buy an older house and fix it up? A Case Study in Re-Greening : A Case Study in Re-Greening 1950’s Kitchen, 204 square feet Adjacent 154 square foot carport incorporated into design Deck addition to expand outdoor living Slide 28: Homeowner wanted function, aesthetics, sustainable design, built within existing space Slide 29: Brighter, healthier and more functional Formaldehyde-free wheatboard cabinetry. Linoleum flooring, naturally antistatic and antimicrobial Slide 30: Fireslate countertops Windows sized and located for better natural lighting This was once a carport : This was once a carport Construction Attic: fully insulated with blown-in cellulose (R-30, GreenFiber) Walls (existing and new): 2x4 studs, cotton batt insulation (R-13, Bonded Logic) Windows: double-pane, low-e, argon-filled glazing in wood frames (U-factor=0.29, SHGC=0.35, Marvin) FSC – Certified ipe decking : FSC – Certified ipe decking Slide 33: Previously Impacted – Consider a degraded site to build on. Slide 34: Mixed-use development is conducive to bicycling and walking, so it can reduce the use of automobiles. Evaluating “Greenfield Sites” : Evaluating “Greenfield Sites” Site assessments should examine: Topography Vegetation Precipitation Solar energy History of the land Site Assessments : Topography Ground Water Site Assessments Site Assessments : Vegetation Wildlife Habitat Site Assessments SITING THE STRUCTURE : SITING THE STRUCTURE Build on disturbed portions of a site Protect and celebrate a site’s uniqueness Minimize distances from utilities Take advantage of natural shading Pre-plan septic systems Minimize Impact : Minimize Impact Utilize disturbed portion of site Driveway Walkway Protect Wetlands Passive Solar Home : Passive Solar Home Relies on south-facing windows to emit the low-angled winter sun House Design Consideration : House Design Consideration Type of Housing Stand alone – single family Co-housing Clustered Multi-family units Clustering Advantage : Clustering Advantage Driveways can be shared Excavation costs for utilities can be reduced Open space can be protected Slide 43: The American image of an ideal suburban home is quite different than the ideal green home. Design to Optimum Size Design for Durability Design for Accessibility and Adaptability : Design to Optimum Size Design for Durability Design for Accessibility and Adaptability Accessible Design : Accessible Design Wider doors Entry without stairs Barrier free shower Key services on first floor Sinks/Countertops wheelchair friendly Transfer ledge/grab bars in bathroom Which design is more energy efficient? : Which design is more energy efficient? Tall and Boxy Less surface area relative to square footage of floor? Low House More surface area relative to square footage of floor? Slide 47: Test Your Energy IQ!! Building don’t have to be new to be efficient. In fact, one of the oldest building to earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR was built in? 1798 1820 1904 1938 Slide 48: Cambridge Savings Bank, Cambridge, Mass Built in 1820 Structural Building Systems : Structural Building Systems Wood framing Timber framing Insulated construction Steel framing Masonry Construction Unique Construction Advanced framing techniques can reduce the amount of wood used for framing and allow more room for insulating materials : Advanced framing techniques can reduce the amount of wood used for framing and allow more room for insulating materials Engineered Lumber : Engineered Lumber Slide 52: Timber Frame Construction Slide 53: SIPS Truss Framing Insulating Concrete Forms : Insulating Concrete Forms Choosing the Building System : Choosing the Building System Considerations: Builder familiarity Cost Traditional house style Balance environmental choices Energy Efficient Design : Energy Efficient Design Integration Project Planning Preliminary Rating Integrated Project Team Energy Consumption Top priority Fossil fuel supply A Case Study in Re-GreeningSuper Insulation Retro-fit : A Case Study in Re-GreeningSuper Insulation Retro-fit Duplex Arlington, Mass. Construction Basement: ceiling filled with low-density spray-foam insulation (Icynene) Walls: existing cellulose-filled 2x4 studs; 4-in. of foil-faced polyisocyanurate foam outside of sheathing(R-39) Pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the regional utility company, NSTAR. : Pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the regional utility company, NSTAR. Windows: fiberglass frame, double-pane, argon-filled, low-e (U-factor: 0.33, SHGC: 0.29, Pella Impervia) Roof: rafter bays filled with low-density spray foam (Icynene); 6-in. foil-faced polyisocyanurate foam outside sheathing; seams staggered and taped(R-59 total) Save energy before making energy : Adding insulation to the exterior and insulating the interior effectively reduced thermal bridging through the framing Location: Arlington, MA Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Living Space: 3000 sqf Cost (USD/sq. ft.): $33/sqf Completed: March 2009 Builder/contractor: Synergy Companies Construction, LLC Energy consultant: Building Science Corporation Save energy before making energy Super-insulated, Airtight Envelope : Super-insulated, Airtight Envelope Insulation materials Thermal mass Air tightness Moisture control Too tight Energy System Boundary : Energy System Boundary Steel Studs : Steel Studs Whole wall R value is about half of the insulation’s R value Structural Insulated Panel - SIP : Structural Insulated Panel - SIP Used for floors, walls and roof Residential and light commercial use Factory made – custom designed Strong, energy efficient and cost effective Structural Insulated PanelSIP : Structural Insulated PanelSIP Eliminates the thermal bridge that occurs with conventional frame construction. SIP houses are very tight and insulate extremely well. : Unbalanced ventilation systems can create comfort & safety issues WINDOW SELECTION : WINDOW SELECTION Solar gain rating Window orientation What to look for in windows Glazing Sashes and frames Performance ratings Energy-Efficient design Slide 70: The best windows effectively block heat loss/gain Slide 71: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) Created by NFRC to help buyers compute the energy performance on windows National Fenestration Rating Council : Window Ratings Interpretation U-value – measure of heat transmission Lower the U value – the better Air infiltration cfm/ft² Best < 0.30 cfm/ft² Solar Heat Gain – amount of solar heat transmitted Rating 0 to 1 1= 100% solar gain Visual Transmittance (VT) – amount of light transmitted Percentage of light transmitted through window as compared to no window Clear glass – 90% National Fenestration Rating Council Slide 73: Where is the Thermal barrier? Where is the Vapor barrier? HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION : HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION Heat distribution system type FHA/Hydro-air Hydronic (baseboard) Radiant – floor Electric – baseboard, heat-pump Heat pump – air source, ground source Wall Mounted Condensing Gas Boiler : Wall Mounted Condensing Gas Boiler Radiant Heat : Radiant Heat Ground Source Heat Pump : Ground Source Heat Pump Basement Geothermal Equipment : Basement Geothermal Equipment HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION : HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION Fuel comparison – cost/BTU Electric – most expensive Natural gas/wood – least expensive Heating system efficiency Combustion/Heat distribution Combustion safety Proper ventilation/Sealed combustion is the safest Slide 82: Cost Comparison - 3,000 Square Foot House (Oil/16 Seer AC would cost approximately $3,000) Combustion Efficiency vs. Heat Distribution Efficiency : Combustion Efficiency vs. Heat Distribution Efficiency Heating System Efficiency Distribution Energy Guide Labels THE TANKSURE® PROGRAMAn aboveground oil tank testing program : Client Benefit For tanks that qualify Tank Inspection Certificate Environmental Value Immense environmental value It creates an environmental practice for prevention of unexpected leaking and resulting environmental contamination. Statistics show that 98% of tanks tested will qualify for a FREE transferable $1,000 tank replacement warranty. THE TANKSURE® PROGRAMAn aboveground oil tank testing program COOLING SYSTEMS : COOLING SYSTEMS Cooling Requirement Reduction Ventilation cooling Mechanical – A/C Reduce Cooling Loads : Reduce Cooling Loads Geothermal Cooling : Geothermal Cooling WATER HEATING : WATER HEATING Second Highest Energy Consumer Tankless coil – FHW System Indirect water heater – separate storage tank Instantaneous on demand water heater - better Solar water heater - best Hot water distribution How does a tankless water heater work? : How does a tankless water heater work? On Demand Water Heating : On Demand Water Heating Hybrid Water Heater : Hybrid Water Heater Solar Hot Water Heating : Solar Hot Water Heating Slide 93: B R E A K 15 MINUTE HOME APPLIANCES : HOME APPLIANCES Energy consumption of refrigerators has dropped by 2/3 since mid-1970’s Energy Star – EPA and DOE created a standard to recognize efficient models Slide 96: Test Your Energy IQ! Which of the following lighting type uses the least energy and causes the fewest green house gas emissions? Incandescent Compact Fluorescent Halogen Slide 97: ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. They can also save you up about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulbs lifetime. Slide 98: True or False? A cell phone power adapter that is plugged into an outlet only uses electricity when a cell phone is plugged into it? True False Slide 99: FALSE! Adapters plugged into outlets use energy even if they are not charging. Make sure you unplug not only the cell phone, but also the adapter once the phone is charged. LIGHTING : LIGHTING Incandescent light bulbs Fluorescent lighting LED – light emitting diode LED/Fluorescent Lamps : LED/Fluorescent Lamps RENEWABLE ENERGY : RENEWABLE ENERGY Production of energy needs without producing net CO2 emissions PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY : PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY Direct gain system Thermal storage wall Sunspace – separate room Sun tempering - orientation To optimize passive solar heating, the longer axis of the house should be oriented east-west, providing more area for south-facing windows. Direct gain passive solar design stores heat in concrete/tile/stone(masonry) flooring : Direct gain passive solar design stores heat in concrete/tile/stone(masonry) flooring South-facing windows and skylights collect sunlight - the heat is stored in high-mass materials in the living space Masonry walls capture & store heat : Masonry walls capture & store heat Brick thermal storage wall Sunspaces provide additional living space, a place to grow plants and provide heat to the house Natural Daylight : Instead of electric bulbs Tubular Skylight Windows Skylights Tubular skylights Natural Daylight A 14 inch diameter skylight will provide the light output of several 100 watt incandescent light bulbs. PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) : PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) Direct conversion of sunlight Utilizes a semiconductor to create electron flow Slide 109: Single cells are assembled to form modules Most homes have a dozen or more Preferred by most homeowners Poly-crystalline Solar cell Polycrystalline Solar Cell DOW POWER HOUSE : DOW POWER HOUSE Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles Shingles can be integrated into roofs with standard asphalt shingle material Simultaneously installed by roofer with conventional shingles – reducing installation costs Addresses consumer’s “cost and acceptance” challenges PV Roofing protects from the elements and also generates electricity : PV Roofing protects from the elements and also generates electricity Newest solar product Pleasing to Homeowners Not as visually apparent as standard solar electric modules WIND POWER : WIND POWER Costs compete with conventional power generation Wind farms created for efficiency Turbine video : Turbine video Nantucket Sound – South of Cape Cod : Nantucket Sound – South of Cape Cod A long-simmering disagreement within the environmental community over a plan to build a massive wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., is now boiling over into a highly public quarrel. WOOD ENERGY : WOOD ENERGY Environmental Mixed Bag Material & Products for Green Building : Material & Products for Green Building Select products that support your effort to create a healthy environment for your home without hurting the planet in the process Green Building Materials : Green Products Criteria Life cycle impacts are low Floor tile made of recycled glass is green because it is made from waste material Fluorescent bulb is green because it reduces energy consumption Products that Are made with salvaged, recycled, or agricultural waste products Conserve natural resources Avoid toxic or other emissions Save energy or water Contribute to a safe, healthy indoor environment Green Building Materials LCA - Life Cycle Assessment : LCA - Life Cycle Assessment Life cycle assessment aims to account for the environmental burdens created by a product or a service throughout its whole life cycle – “from cradle to crave”. Cradle-to-Grave/Cradle-to-Cradle Examinations : Cradle-to-Grave/Cradle-to-Cradle Examinations These examinations consider environmental and health issues involved with the following aspects: Resource extraction Manufacture Use Disposal or recycle EVALUATED PRODUCT CATEGORIES : EVALUATED PRODUCT CATEGORIES Site work and landscaping Structural systems and components Interior finish and trim Mechanical systems/HVAC Furniture and furnishings Renewable energy Creating A Safe Indoor Environment : Creating A Safe Indoor Environment ELIMINATE BAD INDOOR AIR QUALITY FIRST, eliminate material or pollution source, if not SECOND, isolate from living space THIRD – mechanically ventilate (exchange internal air 2-3 times) Healthy Indoor Environment : Healthy Indoor Environment Strategies for avoiding moisture problems Eliminate moisture sources Install quiet bathroom fans Install a kitchen range hood fan Ensure proper flashing and roofing details Provide roof overhangs Paper rain screen : Paper rain screen HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT : HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT Design to control radon Design to eliminate need for pesticide treatment Keep garage separate from house Design to minimize exposure to EMF Design to control Radon : Design to control Radon Designing and building a house for radon control involves planning ahead so that a radon-mitigation system may be seamlessly installed should it become necessary. Detached garage for better air quality : Detached garage for better air quality Attached garages must be extremely well-sealed Slide 129: Choosing Products And Materials For the House Avoid combustion appliances that are not sealed-combustion Minimize use of wall-to-wall carpeting Avoid standard particleboard Choose zero-VOC or low-VOC paints, finishes, caulks, and adhesives Seal products to trap harmful chemicals Low/Zero VOC Paint : Low/Zero VOC Paint Ventilation Strategies : Ventilation Strategies Mechanical ventilation is strongly recommended for indoor air quality control Exhaust-only ventilation Balanced ventilation Cold climate Slide 133: Exhaust Only Ventilation Kitchen & bath fans exhaust stale air Replacement air enters through passive air inlets Balanced Ventilation System : Balanced Ventilation System Incoming and outgoing airstreams balance one another Heat in the outgoing airstream can be captured with an HRV or ERV RESPECTING and CONSERVING WATER : RESPECTING and CONSERVING WATER Home Water Conservation Water-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances Hot water distribution Design landscape to conserve water Toilets, Showerheads, Faucets : Toilets, Showerheads, Faucets 1992 conservation act mandated water conserving plumbing fixtures 1.6 gallons per flush, many are less than 1.3 gallons Saves 30,000 gallons per year – over $100 Rainwater HarvestingRainwater & snowmelt are captured : Rainwater HarvestingRainwater & snowmelt are captured Stored in a cistern, filtered, then used for a variety of indoor functions Bathing Toilets Kitchen Drinking Garden Wastewater : Wastewater Septic systems can be better designed Composting toilets – use biological decomposition Gray water recycling Re-circulating sand filter – site than can’t support a conventional septic system Build an artificial constructed wetland Composting Toilets : Composting Toilets No Flush Require occasional removal of composted hummus Gray water separation and treatmentCollect water from showers, bathroom, sinks, washers for surface irrigation : Gray water separation and treatmentCollect water from showers, bathroom, sinks, washers for surface irrigation A storage tank can be used to accept gray water Water is then released slowly to plants Managing storm water : Managing storm water Impervious surfaces prevent water filtering into aquifer - Goes to storm sewers instead STORM WATER CONSERVATION METHODS Cluster homes Minimize impervious surfaces (driveways) Avoid directly connected impervious surfaces Harvest rooftop rainwater Use porous pavement materials Avoid curbs –allow flow to vegetation Avoid steep slopes Avoid unnecessary soil compaction CONSTRUCTION WASTE : CONSTRUCTION WASTE Reduce job-site waste Buy building materials with minimal packaging Buy building materials made from recycled waste Reuse Reduce Recycle Re-using job-site waste : Re-using job-site waste Renovation Re-use whatever you can Recycling job-site waste Develop a waste management plan Separate waste for recycling Proper disposal of non-recycled waste Don’t bury Don’t burn Bring to proper sites Green Building and The Landscape : Green Building and The Landscape Landscaping with Energy Conservation In mind Purpose of landscape Protection of natural resources Protection of soils and vegetation Landscaping With A Purpose : Landscaping With A Purpose Aesthetically pleasing Provides Shade Blocks wind – funnels breezes Provides Food Provides habitat for wildlife Helps increase solar gain Plan to Conserve : Plan to Conserve Plantings that require little or no water and are sited properly Plantings that are naturally resistant to pests Minimize turf Naturalize areas “Don’t blow it – good planets are hard to find.” -Quoted in Time Integrated Pest Management (IPM) : Integrated Pest Management (IPM) An eco-system approach to landscaping which promotes good management and stewardship strategies. Nationwide Low risk approach to protect people, property, resources and environment from pests All encompassing, fully integrated : All encompassing, fully integrated The impact of gardening and pest management decisions often extends far beyond the property line. THINK! Soil, Water, Air, Nutrients Insects, Diseases, Animals Landscape design Weeds, Weather Beneficial organisms Cultural practices IPM practices start at the beginning… : IPM practices start at the beginning… Planning a healthy landscape prevents problems Soil building and fertility Mulches Choose the right plant for the right place Proper planting techniques Irrigation methods Garden sanitation Let’s define “Pest” : Let’s define “Pest” Any organism that interferes with the normal production of a plant or crop Insects Rodents Nematodes/Parasites Fungi Weeds Uh Oh, I think I have Pests…. : Uh Oh, I think I have Pests…. Prevention –try to anticipate pests and take preventative measures Monitor your garden Diagnose the problem – that may not be easy Weigh Management Options The goal of IPM is to manage the problem at acceptable levels rather than eliminate them Whenever possible, a holistic remedy is preferred Management Options : Management Options If action is called for choose those that minimize adverse effects: Cultural – “wrong plant in wrong place?” Mechanical – can I manually remove the pest? Biological – is there a beneficial insect? Last resort – Judicious use of chemicals (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) Implementation – at the right time A Case Study in Re-Greening : A Case Study in Re-Greening Problems: Steep grades, house orientation, drive-under garage Overgrown landscape, and excessive runoff from the neighbor’s yard and the street Bare-bones budget Goal: Improve the home's curb appeal, provide more off-street parking, and create level areas for play and vegetable gardening Reused stone, soil, and plants make a functional outdoor renovation affordable : Reused stone, soil, and plants make a functional outdoor renovation affordable Terraces replace sloping grade and minimize rainwater runoff Site topsoil was reused Grade was changed to slope away from the building to keep water out of the basement Swales and catch basins direct water away from building Recycling the site's stone, soil, and plants kept material costs low. : Recycling the site's stone, soil, and plants kept material costs low. 3 small- to medium-sized lawn sections were created for sitting, pet exercise, and play Terraced areas were created for flower and plant gardening Raised beds were constructed for vegetable gardening New parking areas were created ECO-AUDIT : Deals with the energy efficiency of your home and how you live Homeowners can examine each area in detail to determine how best to make a home more eco-friendly using the “where-to-check” checklist ECO-AUDIT Slide 158: Test Your Energy IQ! To maximize power on your work computer, EPA recommends all of the following EXCEPT: Setting computers to enter system standby or hibernate after 30 to 60 minutes of inactivity Setting monitors to enter sleep mode after 5 to 20 minutes of inactivity Activating a screen saver when you’re away from the computer Slide 159: Screen savers generally don’t save energy. In fact, certain graphics-intensive screen savers can cause the computer to burn twice as much energy. Photo credit “How to draw a screen saver” Focus is on four aspects of a home : Focus is on four aspects of a home ENERGY CONSERVATION WATER CONSERVATION HEALTHY LIVING PRACTICES GREEN LIVING PRACTICES Please refer to your handout Home Energy Audit or “Tune Up” : Going Green (homes 10 years or older) AuditA certified energy auditor examines and measures the home and finds all opportunities for energy savings. Detailed AnalysisSpecialized software produces a report which shows savings and costs for energy efficiency improvements. ImplementationThe report provides access to a database of contractors and a direct line to an energy expert Financing is also available Please see handout for details Home Energy Audit or “Tune Up” Slide 162: Green Building for the next generation Disney’s House of the Future : Disney’s House of the Future Built in 1957, Monsanto predicted houses would look like this in 1985 – mostly plastic Disney’s New Version Built in 2008 : Disney’s New Version Built in 2008 In partnership with Microsoft Granite countertops will be obsolete…. : Granite countertops will be obsolete…. LCD Picture Frames – everything is networked Kitchen countertop displays recipes – voice activated computer reads them to you How Disney & Microsoft see the future…. : How Disney & Microsoft see the future…. Teen Bedroom in Microsoft House of the Future Mirror, mirror on the wall…… Slide 167: A conglomeration of devices and capabilities working according to a whole house network Household items Audio and video Security Phones Computers It is the networking of these devices to get information to and from each of them that creates the smart home Carbon Neutral Home : Carbon Neutral Home CO2 FREE Living Washington DC carbon neutral home Sept ‘09 East River (NY) Tidal Turbines : East River (NY) Tidal Turbines Four 100 Kilowatt tidal turbines, each 6 x 8 feet, will turn the wild currents of the East River into electric current Another alternative energy source….. : Another alternative energy source….. Catching the Wave in the Northwest Ocean Power Technologies By 2015 wave and tidal power could be generating 2.7 gigawatts of electricity worldwide vs. just 264 megawatts in 2009. ZERO-ENERGY HOMES : ZERO-ENERGY HOMES Bird Island Zero Energy Home Slide 173: Seoul, Korea in the year 2026 Urban Communities will change with high rise apartment towers built in an expanse of green space, creating openness to offset the compact privacy of the residences. Architecture in Foliage – the park is on the tower Slide 174: Thank you! Q U E S T I O N S ??? You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Cars, trucks & other transportation sources Commercial & industrial buildings Home electronics Cell phones Slide 10: Commercial & industrial buildings account for half of our nations energy use at a cost of $200 billion each year! Slide 11: Commercial buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR consume, on average, what percentage less energy than typical buildings? 10 percent 25 percent 35 percent 60 percent Slide 12: ENERGY STAR qualified buildings consume 35% less than average buildings and generally combine energy efficient systems, improvements and equipment to deliver superior energy performance. What is Green Building? : What is Green Building? : Have minimal impact Are energy-efficient Conserve water Are built in an environmentally responsible manner Help the occupants practice environmentalism Are comfortable, durable, safe, and healthy Buildings that: Green Building : History Initiatives Origin 1970’s – 1980’s Solar homes Reduce reliance on fossil fuels Scope too narrow Energy Star Qualified Homes HERS LEED for Homes Environment for Living NAHB – National Green Building Standard Green Building Energy Star Qualified Homes : Energy Star Qualified Homes COMPLIANCE PATHS National Builders Option Package National Performance Path Requirements AREAS ANALYZED Cooling and Heating Equipment Building Envelope Lighting and Appliances HERS : HERS Home Energy Rating System Established RESNET HERS INDEX WHAT IS LEED? : WHAT IS LEED? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design A voluntary rating system LEED For Homes LEED enrollment cost LEED for HOMES Certification Levels : LEED for HOMES Certification Levels LEED for Homes Project Checklist : LEED for Homes Project Checklist 180 Environment for Living : Environment for Living Developed by Masco Corporation EFL’s Certified Green Program EFL Performance Guarantees Comfort Heating and Cooling Pre-construction plan review National Association of Home Builders : National Association of Home Builders GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS All encompassing building program Four levels of certification Evaluates eight major categories NAHB’S Guiding Principle’s NAHB Point Levels : NAHB Point Levels Where to Build? : Where to Build? Assessing and Comparing Potential Building Sites Considerations – new house or renovate Community – relationship between a building and the larger community Site choice – previously impacted or “Greenfield site" Buy an older house and fix it up? : BEFORE AFTER Buy an older house and fix it up? A Case Study in Re-Greening : A Case Study in Re-Greening 1950’s Kitchen, 204 square feet Adjacent 154 square foot carport incorporated into design Deck addition to expand outdoor living Slide 28: Homeowner wanted function, aesthetics, sustainable design, built within existing space Slide 29: Brighter, healthier and more functional Formaldehyde-free wheatboard cabinetry. Linoleum flooring, naturally antistatic and antimicrobial Slide 30: Fireslate countertops Windows sized and located for better natural lighting This was once a carport : This was once a carport Construction Attic: fully insulated with blown-in cellulose (R-30, GreenFiber) Walls (existing and new): 2x4 studs, cotton batt insulation (R-13, Bonded Logic) Windows: double-pane, low-e, argon-filled glazing in wood frames (U-factor=0.29, SHGC=0.35, Marvin) FSC – Certified ipe decking : FSC – Certified ipe decking Slide 33: Previously Impacted – Consider a degraded site to build on. Slide 34: Mixed-use development is conducive to bicycling and walking, so it can reduce the use of automobiles. Evaluating “Greenfield Sites” : Evaluating “Greenfield Sites” Site assessments should examine: Topography Vegetation Precipitation Solar energy History of the land Site Assessments : Topography Ground Water Site Assessments Site Assessments : Vegetation Wildlife Habitat Site Assessments SITING THE STRUCTURE : SITING THE STRUCTURE Build on disturbed portions of a site Protect and celebrate a site’s uniqueness Minimize distances from utilities Take advantage of natural shading Pre-plan septic systems Minimize Impact : Minimize Impact Utilize disturbed portion of site Driveway Walkway Protect Wetlands Passive Solar Home : Passive Solar Home Relies on south-facing windows to emit the low-angled winter sun House Design Consideration : House Design Consideration Type of Housing Stand alone – single family Co-housing Clustered Multi-family units Clustering Advantage : Clustering Advantage Driveways can be shared Excavation costs for utilities can be reduced Open space can be protected Slide 43: The American image of an ideal suburban home is quite different than the ideal green home. Design to Optimum Size Design for Durability Design for Accessibility and Adaptability : Design to Optimum Size Design for Durability Design for Accessibility and Adaptability Accessible Design : Accessible Design Wider doors Entry without stairs Barrier free shower Key services on first floor Sinks/Countertops wheelchair friendly Transfer ledge/grab bars in bathroom Which design is more energy efficient? : Which design is more energy efficient? Tall and Boxy Less surface area relative to square footage of floor? Low House More surface area relative to square footage of floor? Slide 47: Test Your Energy IQ!! Building don’t have to be new to be efficient. In fact, one of the oldest building to earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR was built in? 1798 1820 1904 1938 Slide 48: Cambridge Savings Bank, Cambridge, Mass Built in 1820 Structural Building Systems : Structural Building Systems Wood framing Timber framing Insulated construction Steel framing Masonry Construction Unique Construction Advanced framing techniques can reduce the amount of wood used for framing and allow more room for insulating materials : Advanced framing techniques can reduce the amount of wood used for framing and allow more room for insulating materials Engineered Lumber : Engineered Lumber Slide 52: Timber Frame Construction Slide 53: SIPS Truss Framing Insulating Concrete Forms : Insulating Concrete Forms Choosing the Building System : Choosing the Building System Considerations: Builder familiarity Cost Traditional house style Balance environmental choices Energy Efficient Design : Energy Efficient Design Integration Project Planning Preliminary Rating Integrated Project Team Energy Consumption Top priority Fossil fuel supply A Case Study in Re-GreeningSuper Insulation Retro-fit : A Case Study in Re-GreeningSuper Insulation Retro-fit Duplex Arlington, Mass. Construction Basement: ceiling filled with low-density spray-foam insulation (Icynene) Walls: existing cellulose-filled 2x4 studs; 4-in. of foil-faced polyisocyanurate foam outside of sheathing(R-39) Pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the regional utility company, NSTAR. : Pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the regional utility company, NSTAR. Windows: fiberglass frame, double-pane, argon-filled, low-e (U-factor: 0.33, SHGC: 0.29, Pella Impervia) Roof: rafter bays filled with low-density spray foam (Icynene); 6-in. foil-faced polyisocyanurate foam outside sheathing; seams staggered and taped(R-59 total) Save energy before making energy : Adding insulation to the exterior and insulating the interior effectively reduced thermal bridging through the framing Location: Arlington, MA Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Living Space: 3000 sqf Cost (USD/sq. ft.): $33/sqf Completed: March 2009 Builder/contractor: Synergy Companies Construction, LLC Energy consultant: Building Science Corporation Save energy before making energy Super-insulated, Airtight Envelope : Super-insulated, Airtight Envelope Insulation materials Thermal mass Air tightness Moisture control Too tight Energy System Boundary : Energy System Boundary Steel Studs : Steel Studs Whole wall R value is about half of the insulation’s R value Structural Insulated Panel - SIP : Structural Insulated Panel - SIP Used for floors, walls and roof Residential and light commercial use Factory made – custom designed Strong, energy efficient and cost effective Structural Insulated PanelSIP : Structural Insulated PanelSIP Eliminates the thermal bridge that occurs with conventional frame construction. SIP houses are very tight and insulate extremely well. : Unbalanced ventilation systems can create comfort & safety issues WINDOW SELECTION : WINDOW SELECTION Solar gain rating Window orientation What to look for in windows Glazing Sashes and frames Performance ratings Energy-Efficient design Slide 70: The best windows effectively block heat loss/gain Slide 71: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) Created by NFRC to help buyers compute the energy performance on windows National Fenestration Rating Council : Window Ratings Interpretation U-value – measure of heat transmission Lower the U value – the better Air infiltration cfm/ft² Best < 0.30 cfm/ft² Solar Heat Gain – amount of solar heat transmitted Rating 0 to 1 1= 100% solar gain Visual Transmittance (VT) – amount of light transmitted Percentage of light transmitted through window as compared to no window Clear glass – 90% National Fenestration Rating Council Slide 73: Where is the Thermal barrier? Where is the Vapor barrier? HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION : HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION Heat distribution system type FHA/Hydro-air Hydronic (baseboard) Radiant – floor Electric – baseboard, heat-pump Heat pump – air source, ground source Wall Mounted Condensing Gas Boiler : Wall Mounted Condensing Gas Boiler Radiant Heat : Radiant Heat Ground Source Heat Pump : Ground Source Heat Pump Basement Geothermal Equipment : Basement Geothermal Equipment HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION : HEATING EQUIPMENT SELECTION Fuel comparison – cost/BTU Electric – most expensive Natural gas/wood – least expensive Heating system efficiency Combustion/Heat distribution Combustion safety Proper ventilation/Sealed combustion is the safest Slide 82: Cost Comparison - 3,000 Square Foot House (Oil/16 Seer AC would cost approximately $3,000) Combustion Efficiency vs. Heat Distribution Efficiency : Combustion Efficiency vs. Heat Distribution Efficiency Heating System Efficiency Distribution Energy Guide Labels THE TANKSURE® PROGRAMAn aboveground oil tank testing program : Client Benefit For tanks that qualify Tank Inspection Certificate Environmental Value Immense environmental value It creates an environmental practice for prevention of unexpected leaking and resulting environmental contamination. Statistics show that 98% of tanks tested will qualify for a FREE transferable $1,000 tank replacement warranty. THE TANKSURE® PROGRAMAn aboveground oil tank testing program COOLING SYSTEMS : COOLING SYSTEMS Cooling Requirement Reduction Ventilation cooling Mechanical – A/C Reduce Cooling Loads : Reduce Cooling Loads Geothermal Cooling : Geothermal Cooling WATER HEATING : WATER HEATING Second Highest Energy Consumer Tankless coil – FHW System Indirect water heater – separate storage tank Instantaneous on demand water heater - better Solar water heater - best Hot water distribution How does a tankless water heater work? : How does a tankless water heater work? On Demand Water Heating : On Demand Water Heating Hybrid Water Heater : Hybrid Water Heater Solar Hot Water Heating : Solar Hot Water Heating Slide 93: B R E A K 15 MINUTE HOME APPLIANCES : HOME APPLIANCES Energy consumption of refrigerators has dropped by 2/3 since mid-1970’s Energy Star – EPA and DOE created a standard to recognize efficient models Slide 96: Test Your Energy IQ! Which of the following lighting type uses the least energy and causes the fewest green house gas emissions? Incandescent Compact Fluorescent Halogen Slide 97: ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. They can also save you up about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulbs lifetime. Slide 98: True or False? A cell phone power adapter that is plugged into an outlet only uses electricity when a cell phone is plugged into it? True False Slide 99: FALSE! Adapters plugged into outlets use energy even if they are not charging. Make sure you unplug not only the cell phone, but also the adapter once the phone is charged. LIGHTING : LIGHTING Incandescent light bulbs Fluorescent lighting LED – light emitting diode LED/Fluorescent Lamps : LED/Fluorescent Lamps RENEWABLE ENERGY : RENEWABLE ENERGY Production of energy needs without producing net CO2 emissions PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY : PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY Direct gain system Thermal storage wall Sunspace – separate room Sun tempering - orientation To optimize passive solar heating, the longer axis of the house should be oriented east-west, providing more area for south-facing windows. Direct gain passive solar design stores heat in concrete/tile/stone(masonry) flooring : Direct gain passive solar design stores heat in concrete/tile/stone(masonry) flooring South-facing windows and skylights collect sunlight - the heat is stored in high-mass materials in the living space Masonry walls capture & store heat : Masonry walls capture & store heat Brick thermal storage wall Sunspaces provide additional living space, a place to grow plants and provide heat to the house Natural Daylight : Instead of electric bulbs Tubular Skylight Windows Skylights Tubular skylights Natural Daylight A 14 inch diameter skylight will provide the light output of several 100 watt incandescent light bulbs. PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) : PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV) Direct conversion of sunlight Utilizes a semiconductor to create electron flow Slide 109: Single cells are assembled to form modules Most homes have a dozen or more Preferred by most homeowners Poly-crystalline Solar cell Polycrystalline Solar Cell DOW POWER HOUSE : DOW POWER HOUSE Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles Shingles can be integrated into roofs with standard asphalt shingle material Simultaneously installed by roofer with conventional shingles – reducing installation costs Addresses consumer’s “cost and acceptance” challenges PV Roofing protects from the elements and also generates electricity : PV Roofing protects from the elements and also generates electricity Newest solar product Pleasing to Homeowners Not as visually apparent as standard solar electric modules WIND POWER : WIND POWER Costs compete with conventional power generation Wind farms created for efficiency Turbine video : Turbine video Nantucket Sound – South of Cape Cod : Nantucket Sound – South of Cape Cod A long-simmering disagreement within the environmental community over a plan to build a massive wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., is now boiling over into a highly public quarrel. WOOD ENERGY : WOOD ENERGY Environmental Mixed Bag Material & Products for Green Building : Material & Products for Green Building Select products that support your effort to create a healthy environment for your home without hurting the planet in the process Green Building Materials : Green Products Criteria Life cycle impacts are low Floor tile made of recycled glass is green because it is made from waste material Fluorescent bulb is green because it reduces energy consumption Products that Are made with salvaged, recycled, or agricultural waste products Conserve natural resources Avoid toxic or other emissions Save energy or water Contribute to a safe, healthy indoor environment Green Building Materials LCA - Life Cycle Assessment : LCA - Life Cycle Assessment Life cycle assessment aims to account for the environmental burdens created by a product or a service throughout its whole life cycle – “from cradle to crave”. Cradle-to-Grave/Cradle-to-Cradle Examinations : Cradle-to-Grave/Cradle-to-Cradle Examinations These examinations consider environmental and health issues involved with the following aspects: Resource extraction Manufacture Use Disposal or recycle EVALUATED PRODUCT CATEGORIES : EVALUATED PRODUCT CATEGORIES Site work and landscaping Structural systems and components Interior finish and trim Mechanical systems/HVAC Furniture and furnishings Renewable energy Creating A Safe Indoor Environment : Creating A Safe Indoor Environment ELIMINATE BAD INDOOR AIR QUALITY FIRST, eliminate material or pollution source, if not SECOND, isolate from living space THIRD – mechanically ventilate (exchange internal air 2-3 times) Healthy Indoor Environment : Healthy Indoor Environment Strategies for avoiding moisture problems Eliminate moisture sources Install quiet bathroom fans Install a kitchen range hood fan Ensure proper flashing and roofing details Provide roof overhangs Paper rain screen : Paper rain screen HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT : HEALTHY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT Design to control radon Design to eliminate need for pesticide treatment Keep garage separate from house Design to minimize exposure to EMF Design to control Radon : Design to control Radon Designing and building a house for radon control involves planning ahead so that a radon-mitigation system may be seamlessly installed should it become necessary. Detached garage for better air quality : Detached garage for better air quality Attached garages must be extremely well-sealed Slide 129: Choosing Products And Materials For the House Avoid combustion appliances that are not sealed-combustion Minimize use of wall-to-wall carpeting Avoid standard particleboard Choose zero-VOC or low-VOC paints, finishes, caulks, and adhesives Seal products to trap harmful chemicals Low/Zero VOC Paint : Low/Zero VOC Paint Ventilation Strategies : Ventilation Strategies Mechanical ventilation is strongly recommended for indoor air quality control Exhaust-only ventilation Balanced ventilation Cold climate Slide 133: Exhaust Only Ventilation Kitchen & bath fans exhaust stale air Replacement air enters through passive air inlets Balanced Ventilation System : Balanced Ventilation System Incoming and outgoing airstreams balance one another Heat in the outgoing airstream can be captured with an HRV or ERV RESPECTING and CONSERVING WATER : RESPECTING and CONSERVING WATER Home Water Conservation Water-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances Hot water distribution Design landscape to conserve water Toilets, Showerheads, Faucets : Toilets, Showerheads, Faucets 1992 conservation act mandated water conserving plumbing fixtures 1.6 gallons per flush, many are less than 1.3 gallons Saves 30,000 gallons per year – over $100 Rainwater HarvestingRainwater & snowmelt are captured : Rainwater HarvestingRainwater & snowmelt are captured Stored in a cistern, filtered, then used for a variety of indoor functions Bathing Toilets Kitchen Drinking Garden Wastewater : Wastewater Septic systems can be better designed Composting toilets – use biological decomposition Gray water recycling Re-circulating sand filter – site than can’t support a conventional septic system Build an artificial constructed wetland Composting Toilets : Composting Toilets No Flush Require occasional removal of composted hummus Gray water separation and treatmentCollect water from showers, bathroom, sinks, washers for surface irrigation : Gray water separation and treatmentCollect water from showers, bathroom, sinks, washers for surface irrigation A storage tank can be used to accept gray water Water is then released slowly to plants Managing storm water : Managing storm water Impervious surfaces prevent water filtering into aquifer - Goes to storm sewers instead STORM WATER CONSERVATION METHODS Cluster homes Minimize impervious surfaces (driveways) Avoid directly connected impervious surfaces Harvest rooftop rainwater Use porous pavement materials Avoid curbs –allow flow to vegetation Avoid steep slopes Avoid unnecessary soil compaction CONSTRUCTION WASTE : CONSTRUCTION WASTE Reduce job-site waste Buy building materials with minimal packaging Buy building materials made from recycled waste Reuse Reduce Recycle Re-using job-site waste : Re-using job-site waste Renovation Re-use whatever you can Recycling job-site waste Develop a waste management plan Separate waste for recycling Proper disposal of non-recycled waste Don’t bury Don’t burn Bring to proper sites Green Building and The Landscape : Green Building and The Landscape Landscaping with Energy Conservation In mind Purpose of landscape Protection of natural resources Protection of soils and vegetation Landscaping With A Purpose : Landscaping With A Purpose Aesthetically pleasing Provides Shade Blocks wind – funnels breezes Provides Food Provides habitat for wildlife Helps increase solar gain Plan to Conserve : Plan to Conserve Plantings that require little or no water and are sited properly Plantings that are naturally resistant to pests Minimize turf Naturalize areas “Don’t blow it – good planets are hard to find.” -Quoted in Time Integrated Pest Management (IPM) : Integrated Pest Management (IPM) An eco-system approach to landscaping which promotes good management and stewardship strategies. Nationwide Low risk approach to protect people, property, resources and environment from pests All encompassing, fully integrated : All encompassing, fully integrated The impact of gardening and pest management decisions often extends far beyond the property line. THINK! Soil, Water, Air, Nutrients Insects, Diseases, Animals Landscape design Weeds, Weather Beneficial organisms Cultural practices IPM practices start at the beginning… : IPM practices start at the beginning… Planning a healthy landscape prevents problems Soil building and fertility Mulches Choose the right plant for the right place Proper planting techniques Irrigation methods Garden sanitation Let’s define “Pest” : Let’s define “Pest” Any organism that interferes with the normal production of a plant or crop Insects Rodents Nematodes/Parasites Fungi Weeds Uh Oh, I think I have Pests…. : Uh Oh, I think I have Pests…. Prevention –try to anticipate pests and take preventative measures Monitor your garden Diagnose the problem – that may not be easy Weigh Management Options The goal of IPM is to manage the problem at acceptable levels rather than eliminate them Whenever possible, a holistic remedy is preferred Management Options : Management Options If action is called for choose those that minimize adverse effects: Cultural – “wrong plant in wrong place?” Mechanical – can I manually remove the pest? Biological – is there a beneficial insect? Last resort – Judicious use of chemicals (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) Implementation – at the right time A Case Study in Re-Greening : A Case Study in Re-Greening Problems: Steep grades, house orientation, drive-under garage Overgrown landscape, and excessive runoff from the neighbor’s yard and the street Bare-bones budget Goal: Improve the home's curb appeal, provide more off-street parking, and create level areas for play and vegetable gardening Reused stone, soil, and plants make a functional outdoor renovation affordable : Reused stone, soil, and plants make a functional outdoor renovation affordable Terraces replace sloping grade and minimize rainwater runoff Site topsoil was reused Grade was changed to slope away from the building to keep water out of the basement Swales and catch basins direct water away from building Recycling the site's stone, soil, and plants kept material costs low. : Recycling the site's stone, soil, and plants kept material costs low. 3 small- to medium-sized lawn sections were created for sitting, pet exercise, and play Terraced areas were created for flower and plant gardening Raised beds were constructed for vegetable gardening New parking areas were created ECO-AUDIT : Deals with the energy efficiency of your home and how you live Homeowners can examine each area in detail to determine how best to make a home more eco-friendly using the “where-to-check” checklist ECO-AUDIT Slide 158: Test Your Energy IQ! To maximize power on your work computer, EPA recommends all of the following EXCEPT: Setting computers to enter system standby or hibernate after 30 to 60 minutes of inactivity Setting monitors to enter sleep mode after 5 to 20 minutes of inactivity Activating a screen saver when you’re away from the computer Slide 159: Screen savers generally don’t save energy. In fact, certain graphics-intensive screen savers can cause the computer to burn twice as much energy. Photo credit “How to draw a screen saver” Focus is on four aspects of a home : Focus is on four aspects of a home ENERGY CONSERVATION WATER CONSERVATION HEALTHY LIVING PRACTICES GREEN LIVING PRACTICES Please refer to your handout Home Energy Audit or “Tune Up” : Going Green (homes 10 years or older) AuditA certified energy auditor examines and measures the home and finds all opportunities for energy savings. Detailed AnalysisSpecialized software produces a report which shows savings and costs for energy efficiency improvements. ImplementationThe report provides access to a database of contractors and a direct line to an energy expert Financing is also available Please see handout for details Home Energy Audit or “Tune Up” Slide 162: Green Building for the next generation Disney’s House of the Future : Disney’s House of the Future Built in 1957, Monsanto predicted houses would look like this in 1985 – mostly plastic Disney’s New Version Built in 2008 : Disney’s New Version Built in 2008 In partnership with Microsoft Granite countertops will be obsolete…. : Granite countertops will be obsolete…. LCD Picture Frames – everything is networked Kitchen countertop displays recipes – voice activated computer reads them to you How Disney & Microsoft see the future…. : How Disney & Microsoft see the future…. Teen Bedroom in Microsoft House of the Future Mirror, mirror on the wall…… Slide 167: A conglomeration of devices and capabilities working according to a whole house network Household items Audio and video Security Phones Computers It is the networking of these devices to get information to and from each of them that creates the smart home Carbon Neutral Home : Carbon Neutral Home CO2 FREE Living Washington DC carbon neutral home Sept ‘09 East River (NY) Tidal Turbines : East River (NY) Tidal Turbines Four 100 Kilowatt tidal turbines, each 6 x 8 feet, will turn the wild currents of the East River into electric current Another alternative energy source….. : Another alternative energy source….. Catching the Wave in the Northwest Ocean Power Technologies By 2015 wave and tidal power could be generating 2.7 gigawatts of electricity worldwide vs. just 264 megawatts in 2009. ZERO-ENERGY HOMES : ZERO-ENERGY HOMES Bird Island Zero Energy Home Slide 173: Seoul, Korea in the year 2026 Urban Communities will change with high rise apartment towers built in an expanse of green space, creating openness to offset the compact privacy of the residences. Architecture in Foliage – the park is on the tower Slide 174: Thank you! Q U E S T I O N S ???