Buildings Energy Resources

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Buildings Energy ( Resources)
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Did you know?

• The built environment has a profound impact on
  our natural environment, economy, health and
  productivity.
• In the United States, buildings account for
• 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 California Energy Commission
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So whats a Green Building?
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Qualities of Green buildings

• Site selection
• reuse,
• near public trans,
• small footprint
• Materials
• Certified wood
• Recycled content
• Construction debris recycled

Source US Green Building Council
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More Qualities

• Water Efficiency
• Low flow, composting toilets or waterless urinals
• Energy (exceeds CA title 24 by 30)
• Natural lighting
• South facing, passive solar heating (HVAC)
• PV solar
• Indoor air quality
• Low emission materialsDiverse Owners and
  BuildingsExamples of Certified Projects

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Patagonia Service Building Reno, NV
The carpet is 100 recycled polyester, The
restroom counter tops 100 recycled
plastic Portions of the office walls are made of
compressed field straw that's formaldehyde-free.
Wallboard, paint, floor coverings and ceiling
and shower tiles also use recycled content. All
wood used is either reclaimed or sustainably
harvested. The building is old-growth free.
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Case Study Oberlin
Source Oberlin.edu
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Adam J. Lewis Center at Oberlin College
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Benefits to going Green

• Added Value
• Energy and water efficiency features, actually
  pay back the investment over time.
• A study by the Residential Energy Services
  Network (RESNET) and the EPA reported that for
  every one-dollar decrease in a home's annual
  utility bill due to energy efficiency, the market
  value of that home increases twenty dollars

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So why doesnt everyone do it?

• ie the Catch

Chevron Building
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The Catch

• Lack of communication between building players
• Incentives the one who builds doesnt use the
  building.
• Govn Subsidies that encourage sprawl
• Entrenched ideas and techniques

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The GOOD news!