Site Selection and Development

Presented by- Chaitanya JadkarRoll No. 07

Current Buildings

Sustainable Building• Sustainability may be defined as meeting the

needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Green building is a trend in the architecture field to build structures that are water and energy efficient out of environmentally friendly materials.• This requires close cooperation of the design

team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages

Green Buildings

Principles of Sustainable Buildings

Optimize site potential Optimize energy use Protect and conserve water Optimize building space and material use Enhance indoor environmental quality Optimize O & M practices Waste and toxic reduction

Optimize site potential

Proper site selection – location, orientation, and landscaping of a building affect local ecosystems, transportation methods, and energy use.

Siting for physical security is a critical issue in optimizing site design, including locations of access roads and parking.

Reduce, control, and/or treat storm water runoff. If possible, strive to support native flora and fauna of the region in the landscape design

Site Selection

The impact of site selection and design is no less important than the sustainable design of a building itself. Development cost Infrastructure designing Ease of maintenance

Site development, landscape, mitigation of heat, island effect, light pollution reduction

Prior to selecting a site Potential environmental disturbances that may occur as a result of

the project need to be evaluated

To be avoided: Prime farmland Previously undeveloped land with an elevation lower than 5 feet

above the elevation of the 100-year flood as defined by the Emergency Management Agency;

Land identified as habitat for any species or state threatened or endangered list

land within 100 feet of any wetlands Previously undeveloped land within 50 feet of a body of water which

supports or could support fish, recreation Land which was public parkland.

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Plan to

reduce pollution from construction activities Control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and

airborne dust generation.

Site Selection

Identify sites that do not have sensitive site elements or restrictive land types.

Select a building design and location with the least environmental impact.

Development Density and Community Connectivity When selecting a site, give preference to urban sites with dense

development and pedestrian access to services such as banks, libraries, day care facilities, grocery stores, post offices, and restaurants.

Alternative Transportation

Public Transportation Access. Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms. Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles. Parking Capacity.

Site Development

Protect or Restore Habitat

Brownfield Redevelopment.

Site Development

Maximize Open Space Storm water Management • Reduce impervious surfaces• Manage storm water runoff• Increase on-site infiltration• Maintain natural storm water flows to avoid

disturbing natural water hydrology.

Heat Island Effect — Non-Roof. Reduce heat island effect through the use of shaded surfaces, vegetated surfaces, and open-grid paving or high-albedo materials.

Heat Island Effect — Roof. Reduce effect of heat island by installing high-albedo and vegetated roofs (which reduce heat absorption).

Site Development

Heat Island Effect — Non-Roof. Reduce heat island effect through the use of shaded surfaces, vegetated surfaces, and open-grid paving or high-albedo materials.

Heat Island Effect — Roof. Reduce effect of heat island by installing high-albedo and vegetated roofs (which reduce heat absorption).

Site Development

Site Development

Light Pollution Reduction.

The site’s internal and external light levels should be minimized to reduce impact on nocturnal environments, improve nighttime visibility (through glare reduction), and avoid night-sky pollution.

Light Pollution Reduction The site’s internal and

external light levels should be minimized to reduce impact on nocturnal environments, improve nighttime visibility (through glare reduction), and avoid night-sky pollution.

Site Development

WHY??

The buildings we construct today must be able to-Cope up with future climate-Continuing to function under extreme conditions Temperature Flooding Wildfire Wind impact damage, etc.

Why??Sustainable development

recognizes that growth must be both inclusive and environmentally sound to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity for today’s population

References

www.dwt.com www.usgbc.org/ “LEED Green Building Rating System and Sustainable Sites”,

Steven Harrison, P.E., LEED AP and Jim Noll, P.E., Professional Development Advertising Section — CONTECH Construction Products Inc

“Green Building 101”, Walker Wells, RESCUE Program Director, CA. “Sustainable Site Design/ Water Efficiency”, California Sustainable

Design Training Manual.

Thank you!!!

Question:

What factors are considered for Green Building Site Selection and Development?