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How much does it cost to be green?

How much does it cost to be green?. A little bit about me!. Sarah Clint Senior Sustainability Consultant Sustainability Team Sustainable Construction Sustainability Appraisal Sustainability Strategy. Programme for today. Costs associated with ‘being green’ What are we trying to achieve?

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How much does it cost to be green?

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  1. How much does it cost to be green?

  2. A little bit about me! • Sarah Clint • Senior Sustainability Consultant • Sustainability Team • Sustainable Construction • Sustainability Appraisal • Sustainability Strategy

  3. Programme for today • Costs associated with ‘being green’ • What are we trying to achieve? • Examples of how to improve design and construction • 10 point plan to ‘being green’ cost effectively • BREEAM / Renewables – costs • Conclusion

  4. How much could it cost if you weren’t green?

  5. White Young Green Sustainability BureauSocial – Economic – Environmental The future Hot European summers like 2003.

  6. White Young Green Sustainability BureauSocial – Economic – Environmental The future Reduced access to drinking water, threaten food supplies

  7. The future The unusually warm summer of 1992 in northern Germany caused crop failures generating losses of approximately €2.5 bn.

  8. The future Climate change could increase the annual costs of flooding in the UK almost 15-fold by the 2080s.

  9. The future Existing diseases likely to become more abundant and exotic species may spread and increase some their ranges, increasing disease prevalence.

  10. The future Studies place the cost of climate change at between 2 – 4% of global GDP

  11. High Quality Sector Exemplars Sustainable construction Regulatory minimum Numbers of buildings Improving Performance Environmental Standards Environmental Standards

  12. Ten point plan to ‘being green’ cost effectively

  13. No. 1 • Start early – establish commitment & stick to it! • What do you want to achieve? • What is required? • Who on the team has an understanding of the requirements? • Who else is needed to supplement existing skills? • Who is responsible?

  14. No. 2 • Think about the site as well as buildings • Site ecology • Model your design • Make best use of solar gains • Design around prevailing winds

  15. Building Simulation

  16. Daylight and artificial light modelling Artificial Light Levels – Wall Lights

  17. External Building Obstructions • Shadow and Shading analysis

  18. No. 3 • Apply assessment methodologies • E.g. BREEAM, EcoHomes, CEEQUAL • Use methodology to guide design process

  19. BREEAM • BREEAM for Offices, Industrial Units, Retail, Housing (EcoHomes), Schools and SPA • Bespoke BREEAM / EcoHomes assessments • Cover different stages of the building • Design & Procurement • Post Construction Review • Management & Operation

  20. No. 4 • Specify materials with low environmental impact • Set targets for recycled content • Make greater use of natural products

  21. No. 5 • Waste • Construction • Operation

  22. No. 6 • Energy • Minimise consumption through: • Building orientation • Building envelope performance • Efficient systems • Renewable energy

  23. No. 7 • Water conservation • Water efficient fittings • Rainwater harvesting • Greywater harvesting

  24. No. 8 • Flexibility & durability • Allow for change of use • Protect what’s there

  25. No. 9 • Sustainable procurement • EMS – ISO14001 and EMAS • FSC Timber

  26. No. 10 • Discourage travel by car • Cyclist facilities • Travel plans • Linking foot & cycle paths on and off site • Provide information on local transport facilities

  27. Summary of basic tips for ‘being green’’ • Start early – establish commitment & stick to it! • Think about the site as well as buildings • Apply assessment methodologies • Specify materials with low environmental impact • Waste

  28. Summary of basic tips for ‘being green’ • Think about energy performance and supply • Think about water conservation and supply • Design for flexibility and durability • Sustainable procurement • Discourage travel by car

  29. Does BREEAM cost more ?

  30. Does BREEAM cost more ?

  31. Does BREEAM cost more ?

  32. Relative costs of renewables

  33. Getting the right balance • No one solution – combination of many different actions • Consider your specific site and the opportunities it presents • Look beyond your individual development

  34. Low hanging fruit • More money doesn’t necessarily mean more green

  35. Does ‘being green’ cost more ? …..not necessarily…. • Consider early • Design team aware of requirements • Maintain momentum • Good communication

  36. Any Questions? Sustainability at WYG

  37. Sustainability Bureau Tel: 0845 603 4104 Email: sustainabilitybureau@wyg.com Web:www.wyg.com/sustainabilitybureau White Young Green Sustainability BureauSocial – Economic – Environmental

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