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Green Building ProgramGreen Building Program
Green BuildingGreen Building
Drought Tolerant gLandscaping
Low Impact Development
M ti Obj tiMeeting Objective
For members of the community,
d h k h ldorganizations and other stakeholders to
have a better understanding of what green
b ildi i d h t th C t ’ G building is and what the County’s Green
Building Initiatives are, and for you to
p o ide the Co nt ith o tho ghts and provide the County with your thoughts and
ideas about the proposed program.
Wh t D it M t b G ?What Does it Mean to be Green?Finding ways to…Finding ways to…
Save energy
Conserve water
Protect natural resources
Reduce the impact on the community
Create a healthier indoor environmentCreate a healthier indoor environment
Make buildings that last longer
Wh i B ildi G S I t t?Why is Building Green So Important?65% of electricity consumption36% of energy use30% of greenhouse gas emissions30% of raw material use30% of waste output 12% of potable water consumption12% of potable water consumption
And…It takes clear cutting one-acre of forest to build It takes clear cutting one acre of forest to build one 1700 square foot home60% of all children suffering from asthma do so because of the poor indoor air quality in their because of the poor indoor air quality in their homes
Source: USGBC, Home Depot Foundation
Can Building Green Really Make a Diff ?Difference?
U i G B ildi M CUsing Green Building Measures Can…Reduce energy use by 15-30%
Reduce water use by 40%
Keep millions of pounds of construction and demolition debris from entering landfillsdemolition debris from entering landfills
Address state mandates to address climate change
Reduce medical costs
Save the building owner money in operations and i tmaintenance
Th G l t C t G C tThe Goal…to Create a Greener CountyTo have future homes, subdivisions and To have future homes, subdivisions and
non-residential buildings to be built so that they:
Have a reduced environmental impact
Are healthier for people to live inAre healthier for people to live in
Are affordable
Work within natural systems
Save on energy and water costsgy
Are an asset to the community
Wh t i th C t P i ?What is the County Proposing?The county’s three initiatives all work The county s three initiatives all work
together to create Green BuildingsLow Impact Development Low Impact Development
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
Green Building StandardsGreen Building Standards
Th i i i i Three initiatives=one program
Low Impact Developmentd U b i tiand Urbanization
Urbanization results in:
Increased Runoff
Increased PollutionIncreased Pollution
Decreased Groundwater Recharge
Wh t i L I t D l t?What is Low Impact Development?An approach to site design and An approach to site design and development that manages stormwater and other urban runoff
Retains rainwater on-site, prevents pollution in the waterways, and p y ,replenishes the watershed
LID helps to preserve the rainwater cycle LID helps to preserve the rainwater cycle that was present before buildings and pavement covered much of our towns
H Will Thi W k f H ?How Will This Work for a Home?Rain Garden Porous Pavement Planter Boxes
Vegetated Swale Rain Barrel Infiltration Trench
Permeable Paving:Wh t D it L k Lik ?What Does it Look Like?
Porous pavement Porous deckingTiles for beneath turf and other landscaped
areas
Wh t A th B fit ?What Are the Benefits?
Rainwater is b b d absorbed on-
site
Less pollution flows into
More water recharges the
Reduces downstream
waterwaysg
watershed impacts
What is Drought-Tolerant Landscaping d Wh Sh ld I U It?and Why Should I Use It?Water is scarce!!Water is scarce!!
Drought-Tolerant LandscapingM t i lMaterials
Techniques
You can still have a diverse and interesting garden with less water!
What Types of Plants are D ht T l t?Drought-Tolerant?
Wh t A th B fit ?What Are the Benefits?
Reduction in monthly water
Less water used f l d
monthly water costs
for landscaping Water savings helps replenish h ’
Less impact on infrastructure andthe region’s water
supply
What Does Building “Green” R ll M ?Really Mean?
Low Impact Development and Low Impact Development and Drought-Tolerant Landscaping
Better building materials that save energy Better building materials that save energy, water and waste
Designs that make buildings more efficientDesigns that make buildings more efficient
Structures that are built to last
Healthier for the occupants
More efficient buildings save on monthly g yutility costs and over the building’s life
Wh t it L k Lik G B ildiWhat it Looks Like…Green BuildingsOak Glen, Green HomesColorado Court
The Maywood AcademyLEED Platinum Home, Santa Monica
Wh t it L k Lik G M t i l
Flooring
What it Looks Like: Green Materials
R l d R l d C k fl iRecycled carpet Recycled carpet Cork flooringNatural fiber
Recycled plasticlumber decking
Marmoleum Natural rubber Structured engineered lumber
Wh t it L k Lik G M t i lWhat it Looks Like: Green Materials
Recycled roofing Insulation from shinglesrecycled blue jeansStructural
insulated panels
Natural wool
Recycled glass for countertops
Recycled ceramic tiles
Solar roof panels
Natural wool insulation
H M h M D it C t?How Much More Does it Cost?
Many green building materials are comparably priced with their conventional comparably priced with their conventional counterparts
Life-cycle costs of a building are often Life cycle costs of a building are often significantly reduced when green technologies and materials are usedg
As the popularity of green building technologies increases, the prices go downg , p g
Lif C l C tLife-Cycle CostsSheet Vinyl Natural Linoleumy
10,000 square feet
$2/sq ft installed
10,000 square feet
$6/sq ft installed$2/sq ft installed
Replace every 7 years
Total 35-yr cost:
$6/sq ft installed
Replace every 40 yearsTotal 35 yr cost:
$80,000 Total 35-yr cost: $60.000
Source: Global Green USA
Di t S iDirect Savings
Water – 50% savings
Energy – 15% savings
G Aff d bl H iGreen Affordable Housing
Long-term ownership supports life-cycle approach Dollar savings help low-income families most H i h ld b f d t Housing should be safe, decent, affordable & healthyAffordable housing is a public Affordable housing is a public asset
Source: Global Green USA
P El tProgram Elements…
Measurable improvements to energy efficiencyefficiency
Living documents for ongoing flexibility
Third party verification of large scale projects to ensure compliance
Accessible and doable for every builder and developer
Wh t Thi MWhat This Means….Three initiatives = three ordinancesThree initiatives three ordinances
Low Impact Development
Drought-Tolerant LandscapingDrought-Tolerant Landscaping
Green Building
R l ti ill ff t ll t ti Regulations will affect all new construction and major renovations
l b lApplicability determined by thresholdsby thresholds
R i t L I t D l tRequirements: Low Impact Development
Infiltrate where possible the runoff volume of a common storm eventof a common storm event
Provide water quality treatment for total runoff for common storm eventsrunoff for common storm events
Evaluate and mitigate hydromodification impacts to natural streamsimpacts to natural streams
Requirements: D ht T l t L d iDrought-Tolerant Landscaping
70% of all landscaped areas utilize drought-tolerant speciesdrought tolerant species
30% of all landscaped areas may use turf or any other plant speciesor any other plant species
Water efficient practices and maintenance
R i t G B ildiRequirements: Green Building
Third-party certification for large projectsC h i h kli t f b ildi Comprehensive checklist of green building options. Building must meet a minimum points to reach certificationp
County-developed green building standards for smaller projectsp j
Simple requirements that meet out goals of becoming more energy and water efficient
W W t t b R f YWe Want to be a Resource for YouTechnical Manuals…Technical Manuals…
Low Impact Development Manual
D h T l L d i A d Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Approved Plant List
Green Building Manual
W W t t b R f YWe Want to be a Resource for You
The County wants to encourage everyone-homeowners remodelers apartment homeowners, remodelers, apartment owners and renters to be more green
What can we offer?What can we offer?
I ti G B Ed tiIncentives, Green Bonuses, EducationMarketing, publicity, Green Awards, other forms g, p y, ,of recognition
Technical assistance
Expedited permitting
Density bonuses
Reduced setbacks
Reduce fees
Resource center or informative booths to show green building materials?
F M I f tiFor More Information…Contact…
Ordinance Studies
Department of Regional Planning
320 W. Temple Street 13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-6432
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://planning.co.la.ca.us/spGreenBuildingProgram.htmam.htm