GoGreenIsAnAlternative?

WarrenG.Feldman,AIA

SeniorVicePresident–JonathanNehmer+Associates,Inc.Principal–HVSDesign

GoGreenIsAnAlternative?

GoGreenIsAnAlternative?

•  SS – Sustainable Sites

•  WE – Water Efficiency

•  EA – Energy and Atmosphere

•  MR – Materials and Resources

•  EQ – Indoor Environmental Quality

•  ID – Innovation in Design

•  RP – Regional Priority (new in 2009)

LEED CREDIT CATEGORIES

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LEED-NC v.3 (as of 2009) •  Certified: 40 - 49 points •  Silver: 50 - 59 points •  Gold: 60 - 79 points •  Platinum: 80 - 110 points

LEED CERTIFICATION LEVELS

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LEED SCORECARD

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LEED REGISTERED HOTEL PROJECTS IN USA

Source: USGBC

(Through March 2011)

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1. Unknown risk, if not knowledgeable

2.  “Too costly to implement”

3.  “Too difficult to implement”

4.  “Greenwashing”

5. Sustainable design does not mean a boring design

6.  Initial financial investment

CHALLENGES OF GOING GREEN

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URBAN VS. SUBURBAN OBSTACLES

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Hotel El Ejecutivo Panama

Incorporate Green Design in Every Design

•  Softgoods •  Wallcovering, paint and vinyl •  Bathroom vanity •  Carpet and carpet pad •  Drapery and Blinds •  LED light sources •  High-efficient shower head, faucets, and

toilets

INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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Howdoguestsknow?

INCORPORATING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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TREND IN GREEN REQUIREMENTS

Green Requirements

•  Government and companies pushing for use of green hotels and conference centers

•  Government mandating new buildings meet sustainability requirements

•  Incentives in zoning

•  Tax credits

•  Once a luxury, now standard

GoGreenIsAnAlternative?

WarrenG.Feldman,AIA

SeniorVicePresident–JonathanNehmer+Associates,Inc.Principal–HVSDesign

GoGreenIsAnAlternative?

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