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Canada Green Building CouncilCanada Green Building Council
An Introduction to
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Who We areWho We are
• Coalition of public and private building industry leaders
• National non-profit organization founded Dec 2002, based in Ottawa
• Affiliated with US Green Building Council: License holder for LEED® in Canada
• Developer and administrator of LEED®
Canada-NC 1.0
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WhyWhy
• Growing recognition of environmental consequences of business-as-usual in the buildings industry
• Response to enormous demand from people in all sectors of the industry who want to do things better
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Our VisionOur Vision
A transformed built environment leading to a sustainable future
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Our MissionOur Mission
Promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places
to live, work and play by engaging a national coalition of industry leaders to accelerate the mainstream adoption of
green building principles, policies, practices, standards and tools.
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Environmental Impact of Buildings*Environmental Impact of Buildings*
•• ~ 38% of total Canadian secondary ~ 38% of total Canadian secondary energy useenergy use11
•• ~ 30% of total Canadian ~ 30% of total Canadian greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse gas emissions 22
•• 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw materials use globally materials use globally 33
* Commercial and residential* Commercial and residential
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What is a What is a ““GreenGreen”” Building?Building?
Building design and construction practices that Building design and construction practices that significantlysignificantly reduce or eliminate the negative reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas:occupants in five broad areas:
Sustainable site planning Safeguarding water and water efficiency Energy efficiency and renewable energyConservation of materials and resourcesIndoor environmental quality
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Benefits of Green BuildingsBenefits of Green Buildings
• Environmental benefits– Reduce impact on the environment
• Economic benefits– Improve the bottom line
• Health and safety benefits – Enhance occupant comfort
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Economic Benefits Economic Benefits The Hard NumbersThe Hard Numbers
• Reduce operating costs• Future Proofing• Reduce or neutralize first costs• Enhance asset value & increase profits• Optimize life cycle economic
performance• Reduced liability risk
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Economic Benefits Economic Benefits The Soft NumbersThe Soft Numbers
• Reduce liability– Improve risk management
• Increase retail sales with daylighting– Studies have shown ~40% improvement²
• Impact on Schools and Education• Improve productivity
– Estimated $29 –168 billion in national productivity losses per year¹
• Reduce absenteeism and turnover– Providing a healthy workplace improves employee
satisfaction
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Green Buildings & OccupantsGreen Buildings & Occupants
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* 1991 Source: BOMA, EPRI, Statistical Abstract in RMI "Greening the Building and the Bottom Line, 1994
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BUILDING PERFORMANCE: Relative costs of life cycle elements
First cost
Operating cost(energy, tax, cleaning)
Maintenance &RepairPayroll Cost
Productivity gains of only 3.7% can pay for all facility costs over a 30 year period.
$/work space after 30 years$/work space after 30 years
$2.9 million$2.9 million
$49K + $9.8K + $48.5K = $107.3K$49K + $9.8K + $48.5K = $107.3K
3.7% = $107.3K3.7% = $107.3K
Source: U.S. Secretary of Defense
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More of what the More of what the CaGBCCaGBC is aboutis about
• Delivering built environment that is:– healthier – more economical – more productive– lessening environmental impact
• Taking what’s been proven to work and applying it more broadly
• Accelerating change in the buildings market
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CaGBC Key Strategies*CaGBC Key Strategies*
1. Products2. Education3. Marketing & Communications4. Organizational Effectiveness
* http://www.cagbc.org/cagbc_profile/strategic_plan.php
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CaGBC ProgramsCaGBC Programs
• LEED Canada-NC Technical Overview workshops
• LEED Canada-NC 1.0 project registration & certification
• LEED Canada exam for LEED Accredited Professional status
• Other training programs: LEED for Contractors, LEED-EB, LEED-CI
• Other LEED adaptations (LEED-CI, LEED for Homes)
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Interest & Momentum Interest & Momentum in in
Green Building Councils
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Green Building Councils WorldwideGreen Building Councils Worldwide
"Nothing is possible without individuals, nothing is lasting without institutions".
Jean Monnet
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Growth in Member OrganizationsGrowth in Member Organizations
CaGBC growth ~10% per month:
currently 1100+ member organizations
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Utilities, Energy Service Providers
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Real Estate1%
Retail1%
Product M anufacturers,
Building Contro ls & Service Contractors
5%
Colleges1%
Environmental Nonprofit
Organizations1%
M unicipal and Regional
Governments3%
Financial Institutions0%
University and Research Institutes
2%
Provincial Agency1%
Federal Agency0%
Contractors, Builders9%
Professional Firms75%
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CaGBC Membership by CategoryCaGBC Membership by Category
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Ontario34%
BC28%
Alberta13%
Quebec13%
PEI0%
Saskatchewan2%
Nunavut0%
New Brunswick2%
Manitoba4%
Northwest Territories
0%Nova Scotia
3%
US1%
Yukon0%
Newfoundland & Labrador
0%
CaGBC Membership by ProvinceCaGBC Membership by Province
April 5, 2006
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CaGBC Chapters & Organizing GroupsCaGBC Chapters & Organizing Groups
National Capital Green Bldg. Assoc.
Organizing Groups
Manitoba
NB
CaGBC Chapters
CascadiaChapter
Alberta
Toronto
Quebec
Atlantic
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CaGBC Membership BenefitsCaGBC Membership Benefits
• The opportunity to shape future Canadian LEED adaptations
• Member discounts on LEED products & training workshops
• Networking with other members• Government Forum• Recognition as a leader in supporting green
buildings• Participation in local chapters and national
committees
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• Others – Energy Star (more specialized, less widely utilized)
Green Building Rating & Labelling Green Building Rating & Labelling Systems Used in CanadaSystems Used in Canada
• LEED® - from the Canada Green Building Council(Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
• Green Globes – based on BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method from British Research Establishment in the UK)
• GBC 2002 & 2005 - Canadian-led international effort (Green Building Challenge 2002 & 2005)
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Overview of LEEDOverview of LEED®®
• Performance-based, self-evaluating, self-documenting, but not self-certifying.
Four Performance levels:• Platinum: 52+ points• Gold: 39 – 51 points• Silver: 33 – 38 points• Certified: 26 – 32 points
Total of 70 points possibleTotal of 70 points possibleWater
Efficiency8%Energy &
Atmosphere27%
Materials & Resources
20%
Sustainable Sites22%
Indoor Environmental
Quality23%
5 LEED credit categories5 LEED credit categories
• Consensus-based rating system for designing, constructing, operating and certifying the world’s greenest buildings.
• Created by US Green Building Council, adapted for Canada by Canada Green Building Council
LLeadership in eadership in EEnergy & nergy & EEnvironmental nvironmental DDesignesign
•Certification is done solely by the CaGBC.
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Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED®® Created?Created?
Facilitate positive results for the environment, occupant health and financial returnDefine “green” by providing a standard for measurementPrevent “greenwashing” (false or exaggerated claims)Promote whole-building, integrated design processes
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Use as a design guidelineRecognize leadersStimulate green competitionEstablish market value with recognizable national “brand”Raise consumer awareness Transform the marketplace!
Why Was LEEDWhy Was LEED®® Created?Created?
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Positioning of LEEDPositioning of LEED®® in the Marketin the MarketGreen Building Markets
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Typical PracticeThe Majority
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LEEDers25%
InovatorsRiskTakers
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• Relatively simple to implement • Not overly prescriptive• Can be modified for local climate and
standards (LEED® BC & LEED ®Canada)
• It has legitimacy and consistency• Credibility of third party verification
What are the Advantages of LEEDWhat are the Advantages of LEED®® ??
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Reasons for LEED MomentumReasons for LEED Momentum
• Works well for institutional & commercial buildings
• Capital Cost effective (LEED Silver 0-2% premium*) if ID process used
• Rapid paybacks• Third party credibility and
independent verification process• Key to meeting Kyoto commitments
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• APEG BC • GVRD• University of BC• BC Buildings Corporation• Vancouver 2010 Olympics: Silver• City of Vancouver facilities: Gold• City of Victoria Dockside Lands: Platinum
LEED Endorsement in CanadaLEED Endorsement in Canada
• Alberta Infrastructure Schools Pilot• City of Calgary Sustainable Buildings Policy• Manitoba Hydro $150 million building• Public Works & Government Services Canada,
Capital Projects > $10 million = LEED Gold• La Société Immobillière du Québec, New
Construction & Renovations• Toronto Waterfront Rehabilitation Corporation:
LEED Gold
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LEED UPTAKELEED UPTAKE
•Over 230 LEED Canada-NC registered projects
•Over 2800 LEED Accredited Professionals
•33 LEED Certified Projects:- BC: 11 LEED-NC, 5 LEED-CI- AB: 9 LEED-NC- MB: 1 LEED-NC- ON: 4 LEED-NC, 1 LEED-CI- QC: 2 LEED-NC April 1, 2006
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office building33%
assembly1%
community centre2%
mixed-use3%
sports facility 2%
K-9 School19%
high school1%
low -rise multi-unit residential
2%
mid-rise multi-unit residential
2%
conservation centre
4%
public safety2%
high-rise multi-unit residential
15%
hospital4%
laboratory5%
other4%
nursing home 1%
LEED Projects in Canada LEED Projects in Canada by Program Typeby Program Type
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for Homes
for Homes
for New
Construction“LEED-NC v2.x”
for New
Construction“LEED-NC v2.x”
For building owners and
design teams that address new building design and
construction or major
renovations.
For building owners and
design teams that address new building design and
construction or major
renovations.
For residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.
For residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.
forExisting
Buildings
forExisting
Buildings
For building owners and
service providers that address
building operation and on-going upgrades and performance
improvements.
For building owners and
service providers that address
building operation and on-going upgrades and performance
improvements.
for Core and
Shell
for Core and
Shell
for Commercial
Interiors
for Commercial
Interiors
For developers and design teams that address new building design and construction where building interiors are not part of the initial design process.
For developers and design teams that address new building design and construction where building interiors are not part of the initial design process.
For building owners, tenants and design teams that address commercial interior design and installation process.
For building owners, tenants and design teams that address commercial interior design and installation process.
for NeighborhoodDevelopments
for NeighborhoodDevelopments
For residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.
For residential building owners, developers and design teams that address the new residential building design and construction process.
USGBC LEED Rating Systems
LEED LEED CanadaCanada--NC 1.0NC 1.0
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LEED Adaptations for CanadaLEED Adaptations for Canada
WHEN?
WHAT?
Building Spec.n
Design
Build
Fit-Out
Operate
Maintain
Refurbish
Dem
olish
Redevelop
WHO?
LEED Products
Local Gov.
Developer
Ow
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Design Team
Contractor
Interior Designer
Facility Manager
Tenant
Facility Manager
Ow
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Ow
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Developer
LEED for New Buildings
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighbourhood Developments
LEED for Campus Developments
LEED for Volume Build
Planning
USGBC
CaGBC Adaptations
LEED BC: Implemented LEED Canada-NC 1.0: Launched Dec ‘04{
{ Adaptation Schedule being planned
Under consideration by Residential Committee: May not be adapted by CaGBC
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Examples ofExamples of
LEED Certified ProjectsLEED Certified Projects
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The 1The 1stst LEED CanadaLEED Canada--NC CertificationNC Certification
Stratus VineyardsNiagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioLEED Canada-NC Silver
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Stratus Vineyards OverviewStratus Vineyards Overview
– the drought resistant landscaping design with native species of grasses and trees has allowed us to eliminate the need for a permanent irrigation system
– an east-west orientation was combined with a well insulated envelope to reduce heating and cooling loads
– annual energy consumption has been reduced by an estimated 42%
– A comprehensive construction waste management program was implemented throughout the project starting with the demolition of the old, pre-exiting buildings. Waste materials were separated on site and recycled when possible. The calculated waste diversion rate was approximately 83%
– A comprehensive operational waste management program has been developed to divert over 95% of process waste materials from landfill
– The winery building was sited to make use of a previously developed area covered by an old poultry farm and associated buildings.
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LEED CanadaLEED Canada--NC GoldNC Gold
EMS Headquarters and Fleet CentreCambridge, Ontario
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EMS Headquarters & Fleet Centre EMS Headquarters & Fleet Centre OverviewOverview
– energy savings of over 62% relative to the MNECB and the award of all 10 LEED Energy Credits. Features include radiant hydronicfloor heating, displacement ventilation, energy recovery ventilators and CFC-free HVAC equipment
– 54% reduction in power consumption, producing a lighting power density of 5.7 W/m2.
– 90% reduction in overall building water usagedue to features such as aerated fixtures, waterless urinals and the harvesting of all roof water for the dual-flush toilets
– Over 75% of construction waste was diverted from landfill and recycled
– Over 20% of the building materials contain high amounts of post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content
– Over 40% of the buildings materials were locally harvested– over 70% of the components manufactured locally
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LEED CanadaLEED Canada--NC GoldNC Gold
BC Cancer Research CentreVancouver, BC
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BC Cancer Research Centre OverviewOverview
– energy efficiency: 42 per cent energy savings with no use of HCFCs
– flexibility of design, including interstitial service floors that allow work spaces to be reconfigured as technology and services change
– water efficiency, achieving “exceptional” 43 per cent savings, including the use of waterless urinals as a first for this type of building
– 24 per cent recycled construction and finishing materials, described as “extraordinary” for laboratories and health care facilities
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LEED CI SilverLEED CI Silver
Hughes Condon Marler: Architects Office RenovationVancouver, BC
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Hughes Condon Hughes Condon MarlerMarler: Architects Office : Architects Office Renovation OverviewRenovation Overview
• 0% potable water used for irrigation• 80% of construction waste was diverted from the landfill• 22% recycled content in furniture and construction materials• 100% of energy requirements fulfilled by Green Power Certificates,
exceeding LEED requirements• 100% of workstations have natural light and views to the outside• 100% workstations have access to operable windows• Clerestory windows maximize daylight and reduce need for artificial
lighting• A coating added to the clerestory windows filters light to reduce glare
on computer monitors• Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints, carpet, adhesives, and
composite wood products are used to improve air quality• An indoor air quality management plan reduced worker’s exposure to
contaminants during construction
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ConclusionConclusion
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