Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………….1 I. Improving Energy Efficiency…………………………1 II. Environmental Benefits of Building Green………..9 III. Social Benefits………………………………………..12 IV. LEED Certification…………………………………...12 Conclusion……………………………………………….15 Work Cited……………………………………………….16 Figure 1…………………………………………………... 3 Figure 2…………………………………………………....5 Figure 3…………………………………………………....5 Figure 4…………………………………………………....6 Figure 5…………………………………………………....7 Figure 6…………………………………………………
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addressing much of the environmental‚ economic and‚ in particular‚ social sustainability goals through‚ for example‚ involvement of residents in project design and implementation. However‚ there is a great deal of work that must be done to develop the institutional framework for facilitating sustainable refurbishment activity. A sustainable building is one in which the design team have struck a balance between environmental‚ economic and social issues at all stages – design‚ construction‚ operation
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environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. Sustainable architecture is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world. In the broad context‚ sustainable architecture seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials‚ energy‚ and development space. Most simply‚ the idea of sustainability‚ or ecological design‚ is to ensure that our
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have been put into practice in regards to building design and operation to quantify different grades of performance. In this regard‚ it is important to develop an adequate sustainable building framework in Australia in order to be leveled to international standards. Additionally‚ this endeavor attempts to research new strategies for sustainable infrastructure‚ which are consequential from the Biomimicry principles applicable to building design and building operations. This new discipline must
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LEED Certification‚ which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design‚ is both a professional certification in sustainable building practices‚ and a grading scale on a structure’s environmental impact and sustainability (USGBC‚ 2008). A LEED certified professional is recognized as having completed the required course of curriculum in LEED and has successfully passed the LEED Certification exam. This allows a LEED certified professional to be able to work with colleagues of the construction
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rates. Meanwhile‚ occupants want buildings that help them attract and retain the best talent‚ foster collaboration and innovation‚ and increase employee productivity and well-being. At the same time‚ they need to reduce operating costs‚ energy use‚ and environmental impacts. All of these factors help organizations meet corporate social responsibility goals. India is the second largest populated country of the world. The construction and expansion of cities in India is mostly unplanned. For the sustainable
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project efforts for the year 2014 are listed below- • 9 million square feet of sustainable building certifications which are spread across 9 countries • 68 % of the total portfolio developed by Prologis are equipped with energy efficient lighting • 400 kWh
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The Call for Sustainable Construction The construction of buildings in the United States accounts for thirty percent of waste output annually. The construction of these buildings also consume seventy-one percent of the total electrical energy in the U.S. Due to the diminishing health of our planet‚ it is evident that sustainability in construction is a necessity. Sustainable‚ or green‚ buildings are not only beneficial to the planet‚ but also to the owner‚ the designer‚ and the builder. Sustainable
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2009). Organic and sustainable product sales have more than doubled since 2000. The list goes on. The restaurant industry consumes almost 2.5 times more energy per square foot than any other commercial type of building. Although we expect capital spending on improvements this year to decline‚ those with long-term interests are installing energy-efficient equipment‚ closely monitoring water usage‚ implementing sustainable systems and integrating efficient waste management practices. Green restaurants
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individuals but also small and large businesses have also participated in these going green efforts. These efforts also include reserving energy and the use of toxic and harmful chemicals. Currently environmental officials have joined in the attempt of keeping the earth clean by creating efforts through LEED. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Design. It is a rating system used in the construction and operation performance of commercial and residential buildings. Beginning in 1994‚ the rating
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