sustainable building, professional and product certifications
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
How Green is your Building/Product?
April 2010
COPYRIGHT MATERIALS
This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without
written permission of the speaker is prohibited.
© 2009 SHP LEADING DESIGN
Learning Objectives: 1. Assess various sustainable building
and product certifications and their similarities and differences
2. Discuss which certification is applicable for different building and product types
3. Recognize when “greenwashing” or unsubstantiated environmental claims are being made
4. Apply knowledge about sustainable certifications to your ongoing projects
Outline: 1. Building Certifications
2. Professional Credentials
3. Green Building Codes
4. Green Product Certifications
Building Certifications
LEED
Run by USGBC/GBCI
Comprehensive in Nature- Seven Categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environment, Innovation and Design, Regional Priority
Relies on Documentation- No On-Site Testing
Different Rating Systems are Available for Different Types of Projects
Certification Lasts Forever (except O+M)
LEED
LEED
ENERGY STAR
Run by the Federal Government
Primarily Focused on Energy Use
Actual Energy Use, not Expected
Compares your Building to Others
No Certification Fees
Certification Lasts a Year
Not all Building Types are Eligible
One level of Certification Available
GREEN GLOBES
Certification Program that began in Europe
Operated in the US by the Green Building Initiative
Comprehensive in Nature- Seven Categories: Energy, Indoor Environment, Site, Water, Resources, Emissions and Project Management
Relies on Certified “Assessors” to Verify Compliance
Includes Life Cycle Assessment Tools
Certification Fees are similar to LEED
Available for New Construction, Existing Buildings and Residential
GREEN GLOBES
National Green Building Standard
Developed and Administered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Comprehensive in Nature- Six Categories: Lot Design, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Operations, Maintenance and Education
Relies on Certified “Assessors” to Verify Compliance
Certification Fees are similar to LEED (Slightly Less)
Only Available For Residential Projects
National Green Building Standard
Each level has increasing minimum energy performance requirements.
Building Energy Quotient
Developed by ASHRAE
Based on a Building Labeling System in use in Europe
Only Deals with Energy Use
Two Labels Available: “As Designed” and “In Operation”
Will rely on Certified Professionals for Energy Modeling and in Operation Verification
Still in Pilot Phase- Scheduled to Launch in 2010
Building Energy Quotient
GREENGUARD
Developed by Greenguard Environmental Institute
Certifies Building Projects that Prevent and Manage Moisture Intrusion During Design, Construction, and Operation
Focuses Solely on Mold Prevention and Indoor Air Quality Protection
Available for New Commercial and Residential Buildings and Major Renovations.
Professional Credentials
LEED Administered by GBCI
Requires Passing an Exam and Experience Criteria
Three Levels Available
Five Specialties Available
Attractive to Professionals in Many Industries, Including Lawyers, Insurance Agents, Janitorial Companies, etc.
Now Requires Continuing Education
Currently Recognized as the Top Sustainable Design Credential
Certificetion also Available for “Green Raters”
GREEN GLOBES
Two Types: Green Globes Assessor (GGA) and Green Globes Professional (GGP)
Requires an Industry Experience, Application, Training and Passing an Exam
Ongoing Training is Required as the System Evolves
The Certification Must be Renewed Every Two Years
A Person Cannot be an GGA and a GGP
Green Advantage
Requires Passing an Open Book Exam
Two Types Available: Commercial and Residential
Certification is Good for 3 Years
Specifically Aimed at the Building Industry
Gaining Traction in the Construction Industry as a Beneficial Certification
Green Building Codes
International Green Construction Code Standard 189.1:Standard for the Design of High Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Developed by ASHRAE, ICC, USGBC and IES
Comprehensive- covers water use, energy use, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and site design
Not a Certification
Meant to be Adopted By Local Jurisdictions as Part of the Building Code
No Longer Voluntary: Would be Enforced by Code Officials
Green Product Certifications
GREENGUARD Developed by Greenguard Environmental Institute
Certifies a Wide Range of Product Types, Including Adhesives and Sealants, Casework, Cleaning Products, Insulation and More
Focuses almost Exclusively on Indoor Air Quality Protection
Uses Chamber Testing to Evaluate VOC, Formaldehyde, Particulate, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide Levels.
Has a Certification Program Specifically for Children and Schools
Used by LEED for Furniture and Furnishings
Green Seal Certifies a Wide Range Cleaning/Maintenance and
Building Products and now Entire Companies
Focuses on Indoor Air Quality and Life Cycle Assessment
Certification is Based on Whether or Not the Applicable Standard has Been Met
Used by LEED for Paints and Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants and More.
Green Label Plus Developed by the Carpet and Rug Institute
Certifies Carpet, Cushions and Adhesives
Focuses on Indoor Air Quality, Focusing on Low VOC Content
Uses Chamber Testing to Evaluate IAQ Impacts of Carpet Systems
Used by LEED for Carpet Systems
FloorScore Developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute
Certifies Vinyl, Linoleum, Laminate, Engineered Hardwood, Ceramic and Rubber Flooring and Wall Base
Focuses on Indoor Air Quality, Focusing on Low VOC Content
Uses Chamber Testing to Evaluate IAQ Impacts of Carpet Systems
Used by LEED for Flooring Other than Carpet
Cradle to Cradle Developed by MBDC
Certifies just about Any Consumer or Building Product Type you can Think of
Assess a Wide Variety of Sustainability Criterion with an Overall Focus on Life Cycle Assessment
Uses a Complex Assessment Chart that Looks at Materials, Material Reutilization, Energy, Water and Social Responsibility
Has Multiple Levels of Certification: (Basic, Silver, Gold and Platinum)
Can be Used to Achieve a LEED ID Point
FSC Certification Developed by the Forest Stewardship Council
Certifies Forestry Practices and Manufactures that Work with FSC Certified Materials
Different Certifications Available for Wood and Paper Products
Looks at the Three Ps of Sustainability
Currently the Only Acceptable Wood Certification for LEED
EcoLogo
Developed by Environmental Choice
Certifies a Wide Range of Product Types, Including Cleaning Supplies, Product Packaging, Paper Products, Printing Products and even Events
Focuses on Many Aspects of Sustainability for Indoor Environmental Quality to Emissions and Resource Conservation
Used by LEED for Cleaning Supply Standards
Environmental Choice Develops their own Standards for Use in Certification
Thank you! Any questions?
SHP LEADING DESIGN 4805 Montgomery Road Suite 400
Cincinnati, OH 45212