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CaGBC Atlantic Chapter The Path to Continuous Improvement: New Tools and Programs that increase performance and resiliency in green buildings J. Craig Greene LEED GA Instructor Architectural Technology College of the North Atlantic October 9, 2015 Introduction to the CaGBC Canada Green Building Council Mission: • Lead and accelerate the transformation to highperforming, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Canada CaGBC focus areas • Positioning green building as climate change solution • Advancing the next generation of sustainable design • Enabling broader market adoption • Promoting performance measurement & verification • Collaborating on rating tool development & application • Realizing international trade opportunities Reasons Behind Building Green Reasons Behind Building Green Our industry consumes: • 40% of the world’s material and energy • 35% of Canada’s GHG emissions • 33% of Canada’s energy consumption • 50% of Canada’s natural resources consumption • 12% of Canada’s non-industrial water use • 25% of Canada’s waste going to landfill Top Environmental Reasons for Building Green 68% 72% 78% Reduce Energy Consumption Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Improve Indoor Air Quality 30% 27% 14% 25% 17% 25% 23% 27% 19% Protect Natural Resources Reduce Water Consumption 2014 Canada 11% 25% 32% All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights 2012 Global 2012 U.S. Top Social Reasons for Green Building 60% 55% 56% Promote Greater Health and Well-Being 47% Encourage Sustainable Business Practices 43% 14% 17% 19% Increases Employee Productivity Encourage Sense of Community 9% 10% 5% 55% Canada 2014 Global 2012 U.S. 2014 Support the Domestic Economy Make Aesthetically Pleasing 8% 12% 14% 2% 1% 5% All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights Drivers and Obstacles for Green Building 9 Top Drivers for Future Green Building 42% Right Thing to Do 26% 29% 42% Client Demand 35% 31% 30% 30% Lower Operating Costs Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment* 41% 32% 25% 32% 2014 Canada 21% Branding/Public Relations 21% 25% 2012 Global 2012 U.S. 10 All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights Higher First Costs Are Top Obstacle 66% 76% Higher First Costs 81% 39% Lack of Market Demand 29% 27% 2014 Canada 33% Affordability—Green is High-End 29% 27% 2012 Global 2012 U.S. Top obstacle for every country in the Global survey is higher first costs UK Germany UAE Australia Australia 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd obstacle: Lack of Political Support obstacle: Lack of Political Support obstacle: Can’t Prove Business Case (split between capital & operating costs) obstacle: Lack of Public Awareness obstacle: Affordability – Green is HighEnd 11 All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights Actual costs of building green vs. industry perception of costs The Business Case for Green Building, WGBC 2013 Benefits of Green Building Most Important Benefits of Green Building in Canada Lower Operating Costs 80% 62% Higher-Quality Building Public Demonstration of Corporate Sustainability 55% Future Proofing Assets 28% Higher Overall Return on Investment 27% Increased Tenant Productivity 25% 14 All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights 15 Human Health Benefits of Green Buildings Business Benefits Reported for New Green Building New Green Building Canada Decreased Operating Costs Over 1 Year: Decreased Operating Costs Over 5 Years: Payback on Green Efforts Global United States 9% 8% 11% 17% 15% 28% 8 yrs 8 yrs 7 yrs 17 All information presented © McGraw Hill Construction, 2014. All rights Climate Change Imperative 18 LEED in Canada by the numbers (since 2004) 19 What LEED Measures •100-point scale •Each category has credits and prerequisites (must be achieved) •Minimum number of points to be certified, depending on rating system Levels of Certification Certified 40-49 Points Silver 50-59 Points Gold 60-79 Points Platinum 80+ Points LEED Uptake in Canada • Government – federal, provincial, local • Universities + colleges • Institutions • Developers – residential + commercial • Commercial landlords • Business + government tenants • Pension funds + REITs • Utilities 25 Cdn LEED Policy Database • Resource on www.cagbc.org with links to full documents from municipalities across Canada • NS, NB & NL have provincial LEED Silver Policies • St. John’s, Halifax and Saint John have additional municipal policy for sustianable buildings that include the LEED rating systems LEED v4 Introduction & Key Highlights Evolution of LEED Key Highlights More stringent Addresses more market sectors New credit weightings More options and paths Integrative New approach to materials Greater focus on performance Green Building Projects and Atlantic Canadian Examples Nalcor Crew Housing, Churchill Falls, NL LEED Canada for Homes Building Type Dormitory Construction New Build Architect Stantec Contractor DORA Construction Client Stantec LEED Buildings in Atlantic Canada • LEED Certified Projects- As of March 31, 2015 • New Brunswick – 20 • Nova Scotia – 69 • Newfoundland and Labrador – 10 • Prince Edward Island – 5 • Total – 104, up from 28 at Jan 1, 2014 LEED Buildings in Atlantic Canada • LEED Registered Projects – As of March 31, 2015 • Nova Scotia – 84 • Newfoundland and Labrador – 55 • Prince Edward Island – 2 • New Brunswick – 31 • Total – 172, down from 216 at Jan 1, 2014 Canada Green Building Trends: Opportunities in a Growing Market What to Expect with the Future of Green Buildings • Continuous Improvement • Policies & Standards • Scale • Health & Wellbeing • Regeneration 42 Click to add name of presentation EcoDistricts Scale Athletes’ Village 2010 Winter Olympics LEED NC Gold +LEED ND Platinum Greener Healthier Communities 45 Access to Nature Green Lifestyle local sustainable food • home energy use • reducing waste Next Generation of Design Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability Target is to be carbon-negative for both construction and operation Municipal Leadership VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre, LEED Platinum Courtesy of Perkins+Will Canada Architects Co Come find out more! November 19, 2015 Holiday Inn St. John’s, NL Info at www.cagbc.org Thank You! Lara Ryan lryan@atl.cagbc.org (902) 229-1580
