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GREEN BUILDINGS TWO RATING SYSTEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR BACK POCKET “ LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN” (LEED) & ENERGY STAR BUILDINGS. Sandra McCardell , MBA, LEED AP BD&C President. PQSynergy, Chiang Mai, Thailand – September 2011.
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GREEN BUILDINGSTWO RATING SYSTEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR BACK POCKET“LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN” (LEED) &ENERGY STAR BUILDINGS Sandra McCardell, MBA, LEED AP BD&C President PQSynergy, Chiang Mai, Thailand – September 2011
Presentation OutlineWhy is Green Building Important? • LEED (GBC) • History & Description • Accreditation Components • Levels and Categories • Steps to Building Certification • Checklist • Energy Star Buildings • History & Description • Categories • Target Finder • Process • Portfolio Manager • Process
…And that is only the beginning • The impact of US buildings on resources is large: • 40% primary energy use • 72% electricity consumption • 39% CO2 emissions • 13.6% potable water consumption
Attraction of Green Building • What benefits do people see in green building? • 8-9% Lower operating Costs • 7.5% Increased building value • 6.6% Improved return on investment • 3.5% Increased occupancy rate • 3% Increased rent ratio
The Green Building Council provides many tools to help in the certification process:
Credits are Assigned in Categories • Integrative Process • Location and Transportation • Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere • Materials and Resources • Indoor Environmental Quality • Performance
Characteristics Like Fuel Efficiency Rating (MPG) Energy Performance Rating (kBtu/sf/year)
Describe Space Net Revenues Net Income Earnings per Share
Other “Green Building” Standards • European Union International Rating Policy • Very strong energy efficiency component, help EU meet Kyoto targets • China – Label for commercial & high-raise residential, instituted by Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development • Australia Building Energy Efficiency Certificates to be provided at sale or lease • In the US, variety of local and state initiatives