Green Design is Great Design Demystifying Green Materials

Green Design is Great Design Demystifying Green Materials Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007: The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA Thursday, July 19 th, 2006 - 9: 15 am Ken Wilson AIA, IIDA, LEED AP Founding Principal, Envision envision

Sustainability is the new standard for good design. envision

Good design can no longer include strategies that harm people or the environment. envision

Sustainability considers: Environmental impacts Social responsibility Economic realities envision

Sustainable design is smart design! envision

And smart is SEXY! envision

“The Myth”

Sustainable design strategies can be applied to any project type. envision

Some examples of what green projects can look like. envision

Greenpeace USA Headquarters envision

Environmental Defense envision

Green Door envision

National Datacast, Inc.

Aveda Institute Washington, DC

APCO Worldwide

Sound Exchange

Society for Neuroscience Headquarters

Nusta Spa

What makes a material green? envision

It is never just one thing. Green design is holistic. envision

Where is it made? How long will it last? How is it installed? Can it be recycled? How do I know you are telling the truth? How is it disposed of? What is it made of? How is it maintained? How is it made? envision

Third Party Verification is Important. ISO 14001 Greenguard Green Seal Forest Stewardship Council Cradle to Cradle Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) envision

What materials are green in the eyes of LEED? envision

When selecting materials, LEED credits are available in these areas: Reuse and Waste Management Recycled Content Regionally Manufactured Materials Regionally Extracted Materials Rapidly Renewable Content Certified Wood Low-Emitting Adhesives Low-Emitting Coatings Low-Emitting Carpet Low-Emitting Wood envision

Some examples of rapidly renewable content: Cork Agriboard Wool Bamboo Linoleum Rubber envision

Some examples of low-emitting materials: Low or Zero VOC paint Low VOC adhesives and sealants Composite wood with no added urea formaldehyde Carpets meeting the CRI Green Label Plus program envision

The surprising recycled content of common building components: Structural Steel 95% Sheet Steel 32% Copper 44% Flat rolled aluminum 80% Glass 20% Acoustic ceiling tile 23 - 87% Fiberglass batt insulation 25% envision

Why is recycled content important? Resource conservation & energy savings: Recycled steel requires only 26% of the energy Recycled copper requires only 15% of the energy Recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the energy envision

What other options exist for recycled content materials? Synthetic Gypsum Board 99% Carpet 38% Ceramic Tile 50% Composite Wood Panels 99% Synthetic Stone Countertops 99% envision

You need to be a good cook. And you need to be a healthy cook. envision

Which is better for you? The right choice is easy. It just takes a little discipline to implement. envision

Think of green strategies in terms of three groups: Energy and resource savings Human health and well being What feels good envision

Energy and resource savings: Don’t allow sloppy construction Increase insulation Use better windows Buy Energy Star appliances Incorporate energy efficient HVAC systems Use energy efficient lighting systems Use low flush and low flow plumbing fixtures Use locally manufactured materials Locate near public transportation envision

Human health and wellbeing: These are largely indoor environmental quality strategies that improve the lives of people by creating healthy places to live and raise children. envision

What feels good: These strategies promote awareness of green design even though their positive effects may be incremental. envision

What materials make sense for a green apartment? envision

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad envision

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system envision

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles envision

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles Recycled rubber sheets or tiles` envision

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles Recycled rubber sheets or tiles Ceramic tile with recycled content envision

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board envision

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint envision

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint Tile with recycled content shower surround envision

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint Tile with recycled content shower surround Aluminum mini-blinds envision

Lighting: Fluorescent fixtures envision

Plumbing Fixtures: 1. 1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) envision

Plumbing Fixtures: 1. 1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) Aerator on sink faucet envision

Plumbing Fixtures: 1. 1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) Aerator on sink faucet Low flow shower head envision

Energy Star: Refrigerators (15% less, 40% less than 2001) Dishwashers (41% less) Clothes washers (50% less) Ceiling fans (50% less) Ventilating fans (65% less) Compact fluorescent lamps (75% less, 10 x longer) envision

Pop Quiz: If the list price for a standard 18 cu ft GE refrigerator lists for $729, how much more would a same size Energy Star model cost? A. +$30 B. +$90 C. +$150 D. +$210 Answer: A. +$30 envision

An example of a green product development. envision

Encycle backing system: Non-PVC thermoplastic 35% Recycled Content Completely recyclable back into new backing Uses 28% less materials Lifetime warranty envision

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Color development through SIM technology Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

The SIM Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

The TPR Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

FIN envision

Sources: U. S. Green Building Council American Institute of Architects Metal Construction Association PPG Architectural Glass Energy Star (EPA, DOE) envision