sustainable methods and trends sebastian eilert, aia, leed ap october 9, 2007
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SUSTAINABLE METHODS AND TRENDS
Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP
October 9, 2007
AGENDA
I. Green Design & Sustainability
II. Site Appropriate Design
III. New Technologies and Materials
IV. Off the Grid Living
Green Design
Design & construction practices that significantly reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment and its occupants.
ReichstagNorman Foster
Green Design
• Sustainable site planning • Safeguarding water and water
efficiency • Energy efficiency and renewable
energy • Conservation of materials and
resources • Indoor environmental quality
Sustainability
“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations.”
• Green Design is based on the concept of sustainability
Sustainability
Triple Bottom Line:
Sustainability considers economic, social and ecological needs.
Site appropriate design
- Solar and Wind Orientation
- Climate appropriate placement, design & materials
Site appropriate design
- US climate regions:
Site appropriate design
Adjacent structures and vegetation:
- Take advantage of natural light & shade conditions.
- Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features. Select plants that have low water and pesticide needs.
Site appropriate design
- Use Native Plants
Paurotis PalmGeiger Tree
Site appropriate design
- Respect natural wildlife & wildlife corridors
New Technologies & Materials
Wind:- Power: Wind
turbines as a source of energy
COR BuildingChad Oppenheim
New Technologies & Materials
- Passive Cooling:
- Natural & Cross ventilation - Evaporative
cooling (Roof
ponds)
New Technologies & Materials
The Barnacle, Coconut Grove
New Technologies & Materials
Solar:- Alternative
energy: Photovoltaics
- Onsite renewable energy: solar water heaters and solar pool pumps
New Technologies & Materials
- Passive Heating: Direct gain
Sunspaces Thermal mass
New Technologies & Materials
- Green Roofs: Reduce heating and cooling loads on a building.Reduce rainwater run- off
- www.asla.org for info
New Technologies & Materials
Highline Renovation ProjectDiller Scofidio + Renfro
Manhattan, NY
New Technologies & Materials
Water:
-Cisterns-Grey water
systems- Landscape
irrigation
New Technologies & Materials
Resource reduction: - Use of local materials- Minimize landfill increase by
adaptive reuse (Avoid waste)
New Technologies & Materials
-Recycle materials & structures- Creative re-use- Safe environment & monthly
operating costs
New Technologies & Materials
-Certified Products: Forest Stewardship Council Green Seal Energy Star Green- e GreenGuard Greenspec Scientific Certification Systems
New Technologies & Materials
Indoor Air Quality:- Non toxic /non
VOC materials: adhesives, paints, sealants
- Flooring- Furniture
New Technologies & Materials
Viola Hollywood CondoSebastian Eilert Architecture
New Technologies & Materials
Off the Grid Living
The next step:- Single houses to Skyscrapers- Self- sustained structures- On-site waste plants /living systems- Power generating- feedback to grid- High efficient structure- Minimize /Eliminate waste
Off the Grid Living
The Four Horizons Autonomous HouseLindsay Johnston
New South Wales, Australia
Off the Grid Living
Features:- Solar Water Heater- Water collection cistern- Dual- Flush toilet- Grey water used to
water vegetable garden- Recycled wall insulation
- First skyscraper to attain Platinum LEED certification
Off the Grid Living
Bank Of America One Bryant ParkCook + Fox ArchitectsNew York
Off the Grid Living
- Greywater system to store /reuse rainwater
- Floor to Ceiling insulating glass
- Automatic daylight dimming system
Off the Grid Living
- Cooling system: ice produced during off-peak- hours is used to cool the building during peak demand
Off the Grid Living
- Air purifying system filters both incoming and exhausted air: the tower becomes a giant filter for midtown Manhattan
Sources
U.S Green Building Council www.usgbc.org
U.S Department of Energywww.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/
Whole Building Design Guidewww.wbdg.org
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Energy Star www.energystar.gov
Oikos www.oikos.org
Thank you!
Sebastian Eilert Architecture, AIA, LEED AP