1. SUSTAINABLE METHODS AND TRENDS Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP October 9, 2007

2. AGENDA I. Green Design & Sustainability II. Site Appropriate Design III. New Technologies and Materials IV. Off the Grid Living

3. Green Design Design & construction practices that significantly reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment and its occupants. Reichstag Norman Foster

4. Green Design Sustainable site planning Safeguarding water and water efficiency Energy efficiency and renewable energy Conservation of materials and resources Indoor environmental quality

5. Sustainability “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the quality of life of future generations.” Green Design is based on the concept of sustainability

6. Sustainability Triple Bottom Line: Sustainability considers economic, social and ecological needs.

7. Site appropriate design - Solar and Wind Orientation - Climate appropriate placement, design & materials

8. Site appropriate design -US climate regions:

9. Site appropriate design Adjacent structures and vegetation: - Take advantage of natural light & shade conditions. -Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features. Select plants that have low water and pesticide needs.

10. Site appropriate design - Use Native Plants Paurotis PalmGeiger Tree

11. Site appropriate design - Respect natural wildlife & wildlife corridors

12. New Technologies & Materials Wind: - Power: Wind turbines as a source of energy COR Building Chad Oppenheim

13. New Technologies & Materials -Passive Cooling: - Natural & Cross ventilation - Evaporative cooling (Roof ponds)

14. New Technologies & Materials The Barnacle, Coconut Grove

15. New Technologies & Materials Solar: -Alternative energy: Photovoltaics -Onsite renewable energy: solar water heaters and solar pool pumps

16. New Technologies & Materials -Passive Heating: Direct gain Sunspaces Thermal mass

17. New Technologies & Materials -Green Roofs: Reduce heating and cooling loads on a building. Reduce rainwater run- off - www.asla.org for infowww.asla.org

18. New Technologies & Materials Highline Renovation Project Diller Scofidio + Renfro Manhattan, NY

19. New Technologies & Materials Water: -Cisterns -Grey water systems - Landscape irrigation

20. New Technologies & Materials Resource reduction: - Use of local materials -Minimize landfill increase by adaptive reuse (Avoid waste)

21. New Technologies & Materials -Recycle materials & structures -Creative re-use -Safe environment & monthly operating costs

22. New Technologies & Materials -Certified Products:  Forest Stewardship Council  Green Seal  Energy Star  Green- e  GreenGuard  Greenspec  Scientific Certification Systems

23. New Technologies & Materials Indoor Air Quality: - Non toxic /non VOC materials: adhesives, paints, sealants - Flooring - Furniture

24. New Technologies & Materials Viola Hollywood Condo Sebastian Eilert Architecture

25. New Technologies & Materials

26. Off the Grid Living The next step: - Single houses to Skyscrapers -Self- sustained structures -On-site waste plants /living systems -Power generating- feedback to grid -High efficient structure -Minimize /Eliminate waste

27. Off the Grid Living The Four Horizons Autonomous House Lindsay Johnston New South Wales, Australia

28. Off the Grid Living Features: -Solar Water Heater -Water collection cistern -Dual- Flush toilet -Grey water used to water vegetable garden -Recycled wall insulation

29. -First skyscraper to attain Platinum LEED certification Off the Grid Living Bank Of America One Bryant Park Cook + Fox Architects New York

30. Off the Grid Living -Greywater system to store /reuse rainwater -Floor to Ceiling insulating glass -Automatic daylight dimming system

31. Off the Grid Living -Cooling system: ice produced during off-peak- hours is used to cool the building during peak demand

32. Off the Grid Living -Air purifying system filters both incoming and exhausted air: the tower becomes a giant filter for midtown Manhattan

33. Sources U.S Green Building Councilwww.usgbc.org U.S Department of Energywww.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/ Whole Building Design Guidewww.wbdg.org Building Greenwww.buildinggreen.com Energy Starwww.energystar.gov Oikoswww.oikos.org

34. Thank you! Sebastian Eilert Architecture, AIA, LEED AP