S.

Green Building Council

Build green. Everyone profits.

Build Green

Why build green? What is green building? How will businesses profit?

Economy
The US construction industry represents:

12.7% of gross domestic product, or

$1.3 billion in annual

construction activity 10 million jobs

Economy
US buildings cost:

The average annualized costs per square feet are:

Energy $2 Bricks & mortar $20 Personnel $200

Health
In US buildings:

People spend 90% of their time indoors Indoor pollutant levels may be 2 5 times higher than outdoor levels

Health
In the US:

EPA ranks poor IAQ in the top 5 health risks Costs to Americans estimated at:

160 160 140 120 100 80

% INCREASE

$1.5 billion in medical bills Tens of billions in lost productivity & absenteeism

number one reason for missed school days

75 72

60 40 20 0
04 0 18 ALL AGES

Attack Asthma: Why America Needs a Public Health Defense System to Battle Environmental Threats Pew Environmental Health Commission INCREASE IN ASTHMA 1980 1994 BY AGE GROUPS:

Environment
US buildings generate:

35% of greenhouse gas emissions 39% of landfilled waste, or

136 million tons annually, 95% of which is recyclable

Environment
US buildings account for:

39% of total energy use 70% of electricity consumption

Environment
US buildings use:

12% of potable water withdrawal, or

15 trillion gallons / year

30% of all raw materials, including 25% of timber harvests

US Green Building Council

4500 member organizatio ns 1000% growth in 4 years

Nation's foremost coalition of industry leaders promoting buildings that are:

environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

US Green Building Council

Cascadia Region Green Building Council USGBC chapter:

British Columbia Washington Oregon

LEED certified projects

BRITISH COLUMBIA

WASHINGTON

OREGON

LEED
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Sets high-performance criteria for:

Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere

Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation & Process

consensus-based committee-driven

LEED IS THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARD FOR GREEN BUILDING FROM THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL.

Green Building
Fisher Pavilion
Seattle Center, Seattle, WA Assembly LEED-NC Certified

Sustainable Sites

Stormwater management & erosion control Location / site selection Alternative transportation Habitat Microclimate Light pollution

58% STORMWATER RETAINED & INFILTRATED ON SITE

Green Building
Stephen Epler Hall
Portland State University, Portland, OR Mixed-use Residential LEED-NC Silver anticipated

Water Efficiency

Water efficient landscaping Beneficial water reuse Water efficiency

RAINWATER HARVESTED FOR IRRIGATION & TOILET

Green Building
Balfour Guthrie Building

Energy & Atmosphere

Balfour Guthrie LLC, Portland, OR Commercial Office LEED-NC Silver

Performance measurement & verification Energy efficiency Renewable energy Ozone depletion

ENERGY PERFORMANCE 24% BETTER THAN CODE

Green Building
Kent Pullen Regional Emergency & Communications Center
King County, Renton, WA Public Safety LEED-NC Certified anticipated

Materials & Resources

Recycle Recycled-content Reuse Regionally manufactured Rapidly renewable Certified wood

RECYCLED 86% OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE

Green Building
Traugott Terrace
Catholic Community Services & Archdiocesan Housing Authority, Seattle, WA Residential Low-Income Housing LEED-NC Silver

Indoor Environmental Quality

Construction management Source control Low-emitting materials Monitoring Ventilation Thermal comfort Daylight & views
PROVIDING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE IN

Green Building
King Street Center
King County, Seattle, WA Commercial Office LEED-EB Gold, Pilot Project

Innovation & Process

Innovation in design LEED Accredited professional

EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING RECYCLING PROGRAM 60%

LEED in the Marketplace

5% of the market in 4 years

LEED projects

108 certified 1,497 registered 168 million sq ft In all 50 states & 12 countries Nearly $38 billion in capital investment
($225 / sq ft average construction cost)
2000

2002

2004

LEED in the Marketplace

$5 billion in capital investment
$225 sq ft average cost

LEED in Cascadia

20 certified projects 185 registered projects Approx. 23 million sq ft

Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center

USES 50% LESS ENERGY

City of Seattle, Seattle, WA Interpretive Center PVs GENERATE 20% ENERGY LEED-NC Gold

LEED in the Marketplace

Owners of LEED projects

28% private corporations 24% local government 30% state & federal government 18% non-profit organizations

Non-Profit

18%

30%

State & Federal

24%

Local Government

28%

Private

LEED certified projects

PRIVATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

STATE & FEDERAL

NON-PROFIT

LEED in the Marketplace

Types of LEED projects

23% Mixed-Use 16% Commercial Office 8% Higher Education 6% K-12 Education

12

LEED certified projects

MIXED-USE

COMMERCIAL

HIGHER ED

K-

Benefits
PNC Firstside Center

Higher ROI

02% investment results in 20% life-cycle savings 40% higher sales in stores with skylights compared to similar stores without skylights
October 2003 report to Californias Sustainable Building Task Force California Board of Energy Efficiency Third Party Program

PNC Financial Services Group, Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Office LEED-NC Silver

MET ROI CRITERIA OF 2 YEARS OR LESS

Benefits
Toyota Motor Sales
South Campus Headquarters, Torrance, CA Commercial Office Renovation LEED-NC Gold

Higher NOI

30% more energy efficient

Generating a $0.50 / sq ft savings (EPA)

30% more water efficient 80% projects eliminate potable water for irrigation

October 2003 report to Californias Sustainable Building Task Force

60% MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN TITLE 24

Benefits
Harvard School of Public Health

Increased productivity

Landmark Building, Boston, MA Office Renovation LEED-CI Pilot Project

7% increase in productivity following move to daylit facility Flexible design features cut employee relocation costs by 90%
Studies conducted by Judith Heerwagen, Heerwagen & Associates

RECOVERED COSTS FOR GREEN FEATURES IN 10 MONTHS

Benefits
J. Richard Carnall Center

Enhanced health

$43 $235 billion in potential US annual savings or productivity gains from better indoor environments

PFPC and PNC Financial Services Group, Wilmington, DE Commercial Office LEED-NC Gold

William Fisk, Health and Productivity Gains from Better Indoor Environments, Indoor Air 7(3), 1997: pp. 158-172

EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION IMPROVED

LEED Case Studies

U.S. Green Building Council
1015 18th Street Building, Washington, DC Office Renovation LEED-CI Pilot Project

Demonstrated organizational values Increased staff productivity Reduced watts/sq ft provides owner with energy savings

showcases LEED-CI and serves as a learning space

Tenant: U.S. Green Building Council Building Owner: The Donohoe Companies Architect: McAllister Architects Mechanical Engineer: Girard Engineering, P.C. Contractor: DPR Construction OPEN FLOOR PLAN DAYLIGHTING

LEED Case Studies

Harvard School of Public Health
Landmark Building, Boston, MA Office Renovation LEED-CI Pilot Project

20% less water use 40% reduction in lighting demand Savings in energy and productivity gains resulted in 10-month payback for green features

living laboratory for continuous improvement

Building Owner: Abbey Group Architect/Interior Design: Janovsky/Hurley Architects Mechanical Engineer: SEi Companies Contractors: Bond Brothers & Office Environments of New England NEW OFFICES RECEIVE HIGH MARKS FOR EFFICIENCY

LEED Case Studies

Toyota Motor Sales
South Campus Headquarters, Torrance, CA Commercial Office Renovation LEED-NC Gold

Outperforms ROI criteria 60% more energy efficient than Title 24 94% reduction in potable water demand Numerous awards, broad media coverage

doesnt look like a Prius, but sure runs like one

Building Owner: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Architect: LPA Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Glumac International Contractor: Turner Construction LEED Consultant: CTG Energetics 10% RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH NO COST PREMIUM

LEED Case Studies

Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC
Brewery Block 4, Portland, OR Mixed-Use Redevelopment LEED-CS Pilot Project

leased halfmillion sq. ft. in soft market

85% leased in 1 year at higher than market rates 21.5% energy savings $58,700 annually 25% reduction in potable water, and 25% reduction in stormwater leaving the site

Building Owner: Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC Architect: GBD Architects Incorporated Mechanical Engineer: Glumac International Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company LISTENING TO MARKET DEMAND & COMMUNITY VALUES PAID

LEED Case Studies

Puget Sound Energy
Corporate Headquarters, Bellevue, WA Tenant Improvement LEED-CI Pilot Project

199,431 kWh or $10,000 annual energy savings Improved employee satisfaction Numerous awards, broad media coverage

walking the talk a model for energy efficiency

Building Owner: Bentall Capital Limited Partnership Architect: Mithun Mechanical Engineer: MacDonald Miller Contractor: Lydig Construction COMMUNICATES CORE VALUES OF INNOVATION & ENERGY

LEED Case Studies

Ecotrust
Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, Portland, OR Commercial Office & Retail LEED-NC Gold

could have rented 3x as much space

100% leased in soft market 21% energy savings $13,000 annually compared to ASHRAE 90.1-1999 Tenants report greater ability to attract & retain employees

Owner & Developer: Ecotrust & Heritage Consulting Group Architect: Holst Architecture Mechanical Engineer: Interface Engineering, Inc. Contractor: Walsh Construction Company ITS NOT A SOFT MARKET IF YOU BUILD GREEN

Local LEED Projects

Touchstone Corporation
9th & Stewart Life Sciences Building, Seattle, WA Biotechnology R&D, Office & Retail LEED-CS Silver anticipated

27% energy savings for core & shell $17,650 annual savings 45% less water $5,500 annual savings WA NAIOPs 2004 Technology Building of the Year and Deal of the Year

creating longterm value and appreciation

Owner & Developer: Touchstone Corporation Architect: MBT Architecture Mechanical Engineer: Holaday-Parks Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis RESPONDING TO THE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING REAL ESTATE

Local LEED Projects

Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc.
Alcyone Apartments, Seattle, WA Mixed-use Residential LEED-NC Silver anticipated

reflecting a core value of the community

30% energy savings $80,000 annually Uses 22% less water Strengthened community support for project

Owner & Developer: Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc. Architect: GGLO Architects Landscape Architect: Hewitt Architects Civil & Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates Contractor: Rushforth Construction HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR A CONTEMPORARY

Local LEED Projects

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, Harbor Properties, Vulcan
307 Westlake, Seattle, WA Laboratory, Office & Retail LEED-CS Silver anticipated

35% beyond the ASHRAE 90.1-1999 $43,400 annual savings Uses 23% less water Added income advances business goals of tenants

more funding can be applied directly to research

Owner & Developer: Harbor Properties & Vulcan, Inc. Architect: CollinsWoerman Mechanical Engineer: McKinstry Company Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis LEED Consultant: OBrien & Company ADVANCES SBRIS LIFE-SAVING INFECTIONS DISEASE

GREEN BUILDINGS & COMMUNITIES FOR A HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS PLANET