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Importance of Staying Green

Importance of Staying Green. Ben Finch Adam Lans Michael Lynes Alexandre Kinney Jacob Russo. NOT JUST A FAD. 70’s Green was called “ethical consumerism” 80’s was all about “ergonomics” 90’s was all about A.D.A. Now it’s time again to be all about Green .

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Importance of Staying Green

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  1. Importance of Staying Green Ben Finch Adam Lans Michael Lynes Alexandre Kinney Jacob Russo

  2. NOT JUST A FAD • 70’s Green was called “ethical consumerism” • 80’s was all about “ergonomics” • 90’s was all about A.D.A. • Now it’s time again to be all about Green. • But will it stay as a fad or be ingrained in Architecture Design? -Whitemeyer, David

  3. A Sample of Human Waste • 3091 Active Landfills in U.S. –zerowastamerica.org • 40% of a landfill= construction waste. -Bittle • 8000 lbs of waste per 2000sq.ft. home! -Bittle • 13% (by weight) of Concrete wasted -Bossink • 29% of Stone Tablets wasted -Bossink

  4. Advantages of Green • Recycled materials reduce space at landfills-Zerowasteamerica.org • Most waste is unused excess • A lot of materials are reusable • 2x4’s, Drywall, Brick, Glass, ect. • Minimal use=minimal waste • BETTER PLANNING • $$$ Buyback option for unused parts • $2000 saved per house -Bossink • Provides artistic possibilities • Different options for recylced parts

  5. Advantage when done Voluntarily -Forsyth • Green policies can improve businesses image with the public. • Green practices can add marketing value to a product.

  6. Mandatory? -Forsyth • Unless Federally mandated, it is subjected to “whims” of the populace • Not embraced during recessions • Cheaper to not be green? • If everyone has to do it, no price advantages.

  7. Conclusion • The less waste, the more $$$ • Gains popularity as attention shifts to the planet’s condition. • Government incentives would entice business whereas regulations might chain them. • Should be an urgent enough of an issue to follow suit.

  8. Shut up and Do it! -Whitemyer • Effort spent on preaching it should be spent on doing it. –Whitemyer • Start with Studio • Recycle your materials • Minimalize excess materials in planning • Practice this in the real world. • “Less is More” • Great P.R. • More Design Possibilities • Save $$$

  9. Sources Consulted • Whitemyer, David. “The Road to Green”http://www.iida.org/content.cfm/the-road-to-green. IIDA (Accessed 21 Feb. 2010) • Bittle, Joel. “Home Construction’s Dirty Secret: 8,000 lbs of Waste Per 2,000 Square Foot House” GreenbuildingElements.com (Accessed 21 Feb. 2010) • Bossink, B. A. G; H. J. H. Brouwers; and R. A. van Kessel “FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE” University of Twente http://web.dcp.ufl.edu (Accessed 21 Feb. 2010) • Forsyth, Timothy. “Environmental responsibility and business regulation: The case of sustainable tourism.” The Geographical Journal. London: Nov 1997. Vol. 163 Part 3. pg. 270, 11 pgs. (Accessed 22 Feb. 2010)

  10. References for Images • Microsoft Clip Art • Ergonomics http://learning.richmond.edu/twiki/pub/OLT/ComputerErgonomics/WorkstationGraphic.gif (Accessed 21 Feb, 2010) • LandFill http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/1/draft_lens1979493module12284919photo_1224879955db_landfill-compactor-bucket.jpg (Accessed 21 Feb. 2010)

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