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According to a “go green” blog named 2B Green World Website-LEED Consultants, “buildings represent over 50% of US wealth; $800 billion is the amount of renovation and new construction in the United States, buildings account for 1/6 of the worlds freshwater withdrawals, ¼ of its wood harvest and 2/5 of its material and energy flow” (Go Green Facts 1).These figures represent the disadvantages of a world without green building. Throughout this report the focus is on LEED certification and accreditation, and the impact LEED has on several different service firms. The report begins with background information about the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED, and LEED

"Sustainable Architecture" - this phrase in recent years is mentioned a lot. The concept of "sustainable architecture" is associated, even identified with the concept of green architecture, ecological architecture, environmentally friendly, energy efficient ... to reach a stable value for the environment human life, reduce negative impacts on the environment in the present and future. However, although this interpretation is correct, but only one aspect, because that's what people are missing and need to achieve. Try to reach and understanding of sustainable architecture in general and more simple ...

Describe any “green” concepts the business might be using or plan on using in the future.

Finally, if you’re building green it calls for green cleaning. This means that the products used in cleaning these green buildings are also very environmentally safe. For example

A: They say their vision is a culture where wood products are recognized as the sustainable building material of choice for residential and nonresidential construction.

With an abundance of government-funded tax breaks and subsidies available to encourage buildings to go green, it is no wonder why so many companies are interested in converting their real estate into energy efficient areas. The ability to win a multi-million dollar tax break is quite a motivator, but just how much are these companies really doing to turn their properties green? It turns out that many will do the bare minimum to win over this green certification, and most end up using just as much energy as they previously did. This is why a recertification effort needs to be done conducted to ensure that green buildings are truly energy efficient and are not just products of managers looking to save a few dollars. Such a project can be

The author starts the article by telling about her experience when she saw all the amazing energy efficient gadgets, applications, etc. at DPR Construction in San Francisco. This lead to hear thinking about how other energy efficient building held up after accountants moved in. In most cases, the spaced did not perform as expected or the platinum score was lowered. Information is gathered from occupants and organizations have not come up with an accurate way to use this information. Some even argue that LEED is a plaque and that its buildings are usually on par with non-LEED buildings when comparing them to be sustainable. LEED and other organizations are trying to receive data and occupants’ experiences in order to improve a buildings performance.

This manifesto proposes an approach to sustainable design that I am interested in exploring during my time studying architecture. The idea of sustainability is a complex one, not without apparent contradictions. This makes it difficult to define in a wholly satisfactory manner. For the purposes of this manifesto I will advert to the definition proposed by Jason McLennan who asserts that sustainable design: “seeks to maximize the quality of the built environment, while minimizing or eliminating negative impact to the natural environment.” I find this definition particularly useful in the emphasis which it places on quality. By quality, in this

The building is located in Brisbane QLD; the area is about 18000.0 m2. The project was finished in 2013. The building has achieved certified 5 star green ratings representing ‘Australian Excellence’ in environmental initiatives. Also, to achieve the goal of energy efficiency, some building service and feature have been improved. For example, the thermal labyrinth, VSD fans and pumps, high performance double glazing and openable louvres and windows with cross -flow via the atrium.

This paper analyzes the proficiencies and deficiencies of the initial Green Roof project in Chicago. Many consider this first roof as a great example of how to properly set up a green roof initiative for city buildings. It also opened the doors for the city’s residents to incorporate this into their personal properties. Chicago has been recognized for their work in making more and more of their buildings greener and it can all be traced back to the City Hall’s green roof. As a national leader in green roofs, the city of Chicago has provided other metropolises a blueprint to successfully include green roofs on their buildings, both existing and future. This paper will examine the initial project and it’s beginnings while also evaluating the data from years of research to conclude why this was a successful project. Years of data collection and increasing technology have yielded green roofs as a success.

L.E.E.D. stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this program is designed to inform and guide all kinds of professionals who work with structures to create or convert spaces to environmental sustainability. This includes architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, private sector executives and government officials. Proposals to modify the L.E.E.D. standards are offered and publicly reviewed by USGBC's member organizations, which number almost 20,000. From 1994 to 2006, L.E.E.D. grew from one standard for new construction to a comprehensive system of interrelated standards covering

The team of Lend Lease Group took the challenging task of DCCW UTS Green building. The group started the construction work in year 2012.The Company started with the identification of the supply chain issues that could affect the construction work. Collaboration was actually achieved to meet the changing external environment requirements for achieving strategic success. However efforts were made to maintain control over the business operation. The construction company worked together with the motives of the Chau Chak, one of the highest contributors in the construction. His motives were to make high use of renewable sources like rain water harvesting, unlimited light supply through sunshine and finally use of wastage material was made in high so as to achieve high efficiency and low cost in construction (Johnstone et al., July 2012 Vol 30 Issue 7).

2. Use of local materials: Sustainable the use of local materials is one of the most important principles of the Green Architecture School. It aims for durable buildings as well as a long life span. In addition to that, it tends to reduce the carbon foot print, making the building

In this part, government attitude and policies are focused on, as well as advanced technologies are considered. Finally, this paper also turn to highlight the relevant field in China and what availability would suit for China, especially focus on what recommendations be suggested to local authorities in order to guide the whole society to aware the importance of green building and accelerate the development of this industry.

Green Planet Contractors (GPC) was established mainly on its beliefs of energy efficiency and a healthier planet while constructing the highest quality work and meeting all required quality standards. It is also important that all our projects are built safe, completed on time, and within budget. GPC is a Miami based Construction Company specializing in new construction and renovations of commercial buildings. Since our inception, we have completed over 30 projects each over $5 million dollars in value.