The Sustainability Of Large Contemporary Commercial Buildings : The European Investment Bank Headquarters And The New Wembley Stadium

Sustainability is becoming an ongoing trend in construction. This word in reference to construction means to be built sturdy while not depleting the environment around it. According to Lafargeholcum Foundations [1], “Sustainability is one of the worlds most talked about but least understood words, its meaning

The indefinite growth of the human population, has monumental impacts on the natural environment, not only in the UK, but around the globe. Architecturally, the entire process of designing and constructing a building, both domestic and not, can lead to the rapid exhaustion of natural resources across the planet. Building with environmental design strategies in mind not only combats the impact we as humans have on the natural environment, but also has considerable economic benefits, due to lower running costs of buildings and advanced occupant productivity. There are also many social benefits, such as improved air quality which resultantly leads too enhanced health of a buildings occupants.

Today’s Designers, Architects and Constructors have a duty of care to strive to produce energy efficient and energy saving buildings. Where possible the sustainability of resources / materials and techniques must be a primary concern in the decision making process.

The future of the construction industry is dependent upon the ability to transform the practices of successful businesses into leadership programs that are able to successfully complete LEED construction projects. The ability to complete these projects at a high level of expertise will help utilize green practices in the industry to reduce building emissions and the buildings carbon footprint on the planet. . LEED projects are defined by sustainability. The definition of sustainability is providing for the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to provide for their needs. Providing healthy, resource – conserving, energy-efficient buildings. “Green” building. Through this paper I will

The word ‘sustainability’ has always inspired many ongoing debates among leaders, philosophers, researchers etc. These days it has become more like a stamp of approval.

Producing guidelines, standards and codes such as Building Code of Australia, Green Star ratings and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings for new building and refurbishment projects is a good method to encourage, identify and implement sustainability in construction. In the past, sustainable construction meant traditional approaches to construction was more complex and extensive and less profits in projects to adopt sustainability products and processes. Sustainable construction however should be seen although complex, incorporates aspects of economic efficiency, environmental performance and social responsibility with the aim to meet the needs of today without compromising future’s needs (Lafarge Holcim Foundation

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

To become carbon neutral, UBS could adjust their company activities or compensate their GHG emission. Besides replacing business travel with videoconferencing, UBS could manage their energy use more effectively with the aim to realize carbon neutral buildings. First, concerning their buildings,

Environmental Sustainability: Focus on Resource Sustainable Building Design and Construction; Carbon Emissions Reduction; Conservation and Carbon Emissions Reduction; Responsible Supply Chain Practices, Waste Reduction and Innovation.

The role of this profession and the management of new sustainable buildings can manage the alterations to the climatic equilibrium, thus contribute to mitigate and adapt to these shifting conditions.

The report aims to assess and improve the sustainability of the rebuilding of the Christchurch Cathedral. Based on the project demand the system boundaries have been set to assess the sustainability of this project. Since the issue is highly inclining towards the culture and heritage of Christchurch, it is necessary to put together the best expertise in the world. Also the rebuild will have major positive impacts on the tourist sector. Due to these reasons the system boundaries have been classified as international, regional & local. The main Purpose of this project is to construct a sustainable Cathedral while maintaining its original heritage and culture. It is a symbol of the Christchurch people rebounding from a major disaster, as well as providing a place of worship for the believers.

What is sustainable design? For the past, the art of creating a building was much more simple due to the fact that there were not as many requirement on size, efficiency, and economy. There was not a care in the world on what effects these buildings would have on the future civilization. But in the world today, the construction industry has become much more concerned with what the future holds. According to Daniel Vallero and Chris Brasier, sustainable design or “Green Design” is “Green design encompasses numerous ways to improve processes and products to make them more efficient from an environmental standpoint.” (Vallero, Brasier) In other words when designing a building

The architects have been working tirelessly to come up with green design using the emerging technology as a way of enhancing sustainability not only on the structure, but also to the environment. However, Ghani (21) notes that in order to have a sustainable environment, there is a need to create environmentally responsible minds. The scholar says that we cannot achieve sustainable development if the members of the society do not appreciate and uphold the principles of sustainability. The role of architects in designing structures, especially in the urban settings, that will help in convincing the society that we need to protect our environment for future generation is, therefore, very important. That is why the concept of Green

The proposed development by ‘Responsible Property Development’ is focused on the connection between buildings, urban form and sustainability, with (SRI) socially responsible investment core to the design (Dixon et al, 2006). The development (Phase 1) is situated on the fringe of Manchester on a brownfield, high-density development with green buildings attracting attention within the real estate industry, befitting of the mixed income target market. Core to our development strategy is an awareness of the connection between the social, environmental and financial performance of buildings (Lorenz and Lutzkendorf, 2008; RICS, 2005). In order to de-risk the property portfolio and add value and generate an alpha,

The word “sustainable” is very popular recent years. Many countries are trying to reduce the carbon emission. They tried controlling the smoke of the car. They tried controlling the use of the electric and recycle everything they can use again. However, the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of buildings is more than either the transportation or industrial sectors. According to US Green Building Council’s research,In 2004, total emissions from residential and commercial buildings were 2236 million metric tons of CO2, or 39% of total US. Also, buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the US.(USGBC) A building called Global Ecology Center reduced 72% reduction in carbon emissions and 50% in embodied carbon for building materials. Global Ecology Center is located in Stanford, and it was chosen as an AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Project for 2007. The capacity is 10,900 ft2. It completed in March 2004. Global Ecology Center combined with laboratories and offices. It owned by and occupied by Carnegie Institution of Washington, Corporation.(nonprofit) All told, the GEC achieved a 72 percent savings over a 2001 California Title 24-compliant building, the strictest energy code in the nation, for a modest capital cost premium paid back between two and five years. In short, this is a good example for the sustainable buildings and works very well. I visited the building twice and I found