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Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
The Global Highway to Sustainable Economic, Business and Social
Development
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
GreenTech & SustainabilityThe Global Highway to Sustainable Economic,
Business and Social Development
Impact of Green Building on Global WarmingGlobal Green Building Code
United Nations Headquarters, NYCOctober 7, 2009
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED APVP, AIT Global Inc.
Adjunct Professor, [email protected](917) 886-8011
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
• Fossil Fuels (85+% of Energy Used)
• Green House Gases
• Global Warming
• Sustainability
• Green Buildings
• USGBC / LEED
• International Green Construction Code
Overview
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
Rest of World
China
USA
India Russia
2006 CO2 Emissions
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
In the United States:
1 – Buildings 38% of CO22 – Transportation3 – Industry
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
In the United States . . . Buildingsaccount for:
• 38% of CO2 Emissions• 72% of Electricity Consumption• 39% of Energy Use• 40% of Raw Materials Use• 30% of Waste Output • 14% of Potable Water Consumption
SGBC STATISTICS 2008NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING RESEARCH AGENDA 2008
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
Green Buildings have accounted for the following reductions:
• Reduce CO2 by 33-39%
• Reduce Energy by 29-50%
• Reduce Waste by 70%
• Reduce Water by 40-50%
USGBC WEBSITE – 2009 / Additional Sources
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
USGBC / LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
• Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum Levels
• LEED Certifications (NC, EB, CI)
• Lower Operating Costs
• Increased Asset Value
• Reduce Waste Sent to Landfills
• Conserve Energy and Water
• Healthier Environment for Occupants
USGBC WEBSITE - 2009
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
LEED EB – EXISTING BUILDINGSEMPIRE STATE BUILDING, NYC
• Symbol of 20TH Century• Seven Wonders Modern World• 2.6 Million SF / 1,250 Feet Tall• $120 Million Improvements• 6,500 Windows Refitted• Energy Reduced 40%, $4.4
Million Year Energy Savings
USGBC-Costar Websites / Huffington Post 7/5/09 / Additional Sources
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
NEXT STEPS
• Educate - Global Warming Emergency
• Educate - Benefits of Green Building
• City Green Building Codes• State Green Building Codes• National Green Building Codes• International Green Construction
Code, ICC Draft Anticipated 2010• Implement Global Green Building
Code
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
Is Humanity Exacerbating Global Warming?
Can Humanity Save Humanity?
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP
Civilization is in our Hands
Can Green Buildings Reduce Global Warming?