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LEED Certification for Fire Stations

LEED Certification for Fire Stations. James Howell April 14, 2009 Professor Landau. Introduction.

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LEED Certification for Fire Stations

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  1. LEED Certification for Fire Stations James Howell April 14, 2009 Professor Landau

  2. Introduction “Soon each aspect of emergency services will come under the proverbial microscope of environmentalists, from the equipment and techniques used to perform services to the disposal and decontamination protocols that emergency responders use to the facilities that house responding agencies”(Wilmoth). James Howell

  3. One of the questions to address is environmental and social responsible of the department for the stakeholders of the community it serves. If the decision is to move forward with designing a “Green Building” fire station the first choice is to select a design company with the knowledge of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). James Howell

  4. What is LEED “The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings” (U.S. Green Building Council). James Howell

  5. Why was LEED developed “In an effort to provide measurable objectives for this lofty goal of promoting "green" design & construction the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or (LEED) tm. LEED is a result of a consensus process of stakeholders representing the owners, designers, operators, manufacturers and many others in the process has created this tool“(U.S. Green Building Council). James Howell

  6. Green Building Categories The LEED tool makes use of six basic green building categories: • Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere • Materials and Resources • Environmental Quality • Design Excellence. James Howell

  7. LEED Certification Level Certification can be made on one of four levels depending on the number of points achieved by the building (Houston Advanced Research Center ). • Certified • Silver • Gold • Platinum James Howell

  8. Design and construction practices “Design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants that address (Houston Advanced Research Center ): • Sustainable site planning • Safeguarding water and water efficiency, • Energy efficiency • Conservation of materials and resources • Indoor environmental quality” James Howell

  9. Who is using LEED “State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings; there are LEED initiatives in federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, and State; and LEED projects are in progress in 41 different countries, including Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and India”(U.S. Green Building Council). James Howell

  10. Rating System Development “LEED Rating Systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED committees. Each volunteer committee is composed of a diverse group of practitioners and experts representing a cross-section of the building and construction industry ”(U.S. Green Building Council). James Howell

  11. Environment “A major change is happening throughout the building design and construction industry. A shift toward better stewardship of natural resources and the integration of sustainable design principles into the built environment is happening very rapidly”(Ronald J. Mahlman). “A high-performance building is a building with energy, economic, and environmental performance that is substantially better than standard practice”(Houston Advanced Research Center ). James Howell

  12. Four Elements “The four elements—Earth, Water, Fire (Energy), and Air—play pivotal roles in the science of sustainability. Sustainability is defined as “the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” With global warming and the reduction of available fossil fuels, the energy-dependent construction industry is a prime focus of sustainability” (PBSJ Co). James Howell

  13. Energy • Buildings consume 17% of the total energy consumed in the United States” (Houston Advanced Research Center ). • “By creating buildings that use less energy and have lower power demands, greater robustness of the buildings as well as the power grid is achieved. This reduces the demand for fossil fuels and consequentially the environmental impact is lessened” (Houston Advanced Research Center ). James Howell

  14. Cost of LEED and Benefits “But the cost of LEED certification is considerable. What impact will this cost have on building decisions in a down economy” (Wilmoth) “Benefits of integrated whole-building design include: 1) Reduce energy use by 50% or more, 2) Reduced maintenance and capital costs, 3) Reduced environmental impact, 4) Increased occupant comfort and health, and 5) Increased employee productivity”(Houston Advanced Research Center ) James Howell

  15. Fire Stations “Will fire and emergency departments put off considering green options because of cost? Maybe, but green doesn't mean more dollar bills. In fact, building a sustainable facility can pay for itself. This month, FIRE CHIEF looks at Colorado Springs (Colo.) Fire Department's effort to build a 12,000-square-foot satellite station that could go completely off-grid and be self-sustainable. (See page 40.) The fire station will be based on a geo-exchange system used in a nearby school system. Not every department will be able to re-create such a station, but hopefully it will open your mind to new ideas” (Wilmoth). James Howell

  16. Bibliography • Houston Advanced Research Center . Green Buildings. 5 April 2009 <http://www.gulfcoastchp.org/Markets/Emerging/GreenBuildings>. • PBSJ Co. Sustainable Design . 2009. 4 April 2009 <http://www.pbsj.com/Press_Room/Publications/Niche_Service_Brochures/Pages/Sustainable_Design.aspx>. • Ronald J. Mahlman, P.E. Fire Protection/Life Safety in a Sustainable Design World. 23 March 2009 <http://www.fpemag.com/archives/article.asp?issue_id=43&i=314> • U.S. Green Building Council. LEED Rating Systems. 2008. 5 April 2009 <http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222>. • Wilmoth, Janet. Green-Colored Glasses. 1 November 2008. 5 April 2009 <http://firechief.com/station-design/greencolored_glasses_1108/>. James Howell

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