Green Architecture By: Stephen A. Sabin

Date: 03/21/12

What is Green Architecture?

Eco-friendly building Sustainable and

conserves energy and water

Buildings follow the guidelines set by LEED

Use sustainable materials and equipment

Why it is important

Buildings consume more energy and electricity than any other sector in the U.S

Also largest emitter of greenhouse gases

LEED

Established in 1998 Leadership in

environmental and energy design

Establishes a rubric that determines how “green” a building is

There are 4 ratings: Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

LEED ratings

Must comply with all environmental laws and regulations

Up to 100 base points can be earned› Certified 40-49 points› Silver 50-59› Gold 60-79› Platinum 80 and above

Architecture 2030

Goal is to have carbon neutral homes by the year 2030

Why its important?

About 40% of the total energy use in the U.S is used by buildings

12% of total water used in U.S is used by residential and commercial buildings

68% of Electricity in U.S is used by residential and commercial buildings

Benefits of Green architecture

Environmentally friendly

Conserves energy and water

Sustainable Tax incentives and

benefits Lower Energy and

utilities bills

Cons of Green Architecture

More expensive then a typical house

Materials Used for Construction aren't as durable

Maintenance is expensive

Can be difficult to design and build

Characteristics of a “green” house Use of Solar Panels such

as a photovoltaic system (Electric) or Solar water heaters

Recycled Construction Materials

Open design layout and window placement to maximize the suns warmth and light

Energy Efficient windows Rainwater harvest system

and Aerobic septic system

Examples Of Sustainable Architecture Taipei 101-Tallest

Sustainable Building Platinum Rating

Wilmington Convention Center- Silver Rating

California academy of science- Platinum

Why I chose this topic

I plan on going into the drafting and design technology field as a career

This was an interesting topic

Good learning experience

Product

My product is a house that I designed using green concepts

Self Reflection

This project has helped me prepare for college and I am now better prepared for it

It has given me more experience for the career I want to venture into after college

Conclusion

I feel that the benefits of Green architecture are too good to ignore and it should be a more common practice in today's construction industry

Hopefully in the near future