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Green Building & Development Policy

Green Building & Development Policy. Energy & Sustainability Conference | Richmond, VA 11 February 2014 Anica Landreneau, Associate AIA, LEED-AP BD+C | Principal | Sustainable Consulting Director, Global. Green Building Policy Is Not About Limits. It’s not about restricting design.

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Green Building & Development Policy

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  1. Green Building & Development Policy Energy & Sustainability Conference | Richmond, VA 11 February 2014 Anica Landreneau, Associate AIA, LEED-AP BD+C | Principal | Sustainable Consulting Director, Global

  2. Green Building Policy Is Not About Limits. • It’s not about restricting design. • It’s not about windowless buildings. • It’s not about working in the dark.

  3. It’s About A Better City. WASHINGTON DC MODEL • 62% reduction in median EUI • 250,000 gal/yr water savings - fixtures • 2,000,000 gal/year water savings - rainwater harvest /makeup • Negative stormwater runoff rate • 91% daylight & views • 75% transit ridership • 80-90% reduced thermal comfort complaints • 27.5% under budget Consolidated Forensic Lab, OCME, Public Health Lab LEED-NC Platinum

  4. Green Building Act 2006. WASHINGTON DC MODEL • Mayor’s Green Building Advisory Council • Public: LEED Silver + Green Communities, 2008 • Private: LEED Certified, 2012 • Green Building Fund • Green Codes Every 3 Years Washington Nationals Major League Ballpark 1st LEED Certified Professional Sports Facility LEED-NC Silver

  5. Clean & Affordable Energy Act 2008. WASHINGTON DC MODEL • Sustainable Energy Utility • Annual Public Performance Disclosure Constitution Square OB2 LEED-CS Platinum, LEED-ND Gold

  6. IgCC 2012. WASHINGTON DC MODEL • Multidisciplinary Green TAG • 3x Public Review & Follow Up • Multiple Compliance Paths (incl. LEED) • Adopt March 5, 2014 • GBAC may revise Green Building Act Constitution Square OB1 LEED-CS Platinum 700 6th Street NW LEED-CS Platinum

  7. The Role of the Building Community. CRITICAL INPUT • Familiarity with local constraints • Technical knowledge of building science & materials • In-depth knowledge of design process • Practical knowledge about permitting & inspections • Ownership of final code

  8. The Role of the Building Community. KEY INVOLVEMENT • Local green building organizations: COTE, USGBC, Advisory Councils • Code committees • Green TAGs • Public comments • Permitting agency • Focused research

  9. Green City. BEST OUTCOME • Coordinated green building codes & development policies • Common, collaborative outreach, training & education • Policy that reflects real world design & construction process

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