hok.com Green Building & Development Policy Energy & Sustainability Conference | Richmond, VA 11 February 2014 Anica Landreneau, Associate AIA, LEED-AP BD+C | Principal | Sustainable Consulting Director, Global
hok.com Green Building Policy Is Not About Limits. It’s not about restricting design. It’s not about windowless buildings. It’s not about working in the dark.
hok.com It’s About A Better City. 62% reduction in median EUI 250,000 gal/yr water savings - fixtures 2,000,000 gal/year water savings - rainwater harvest /makeup Negative stormwater runoff rate 91% daylight & views 75% transit ridership 80-90% reduced thermal comfort complaints 27.5% under budget WASHINGTON DC MODEL Consolidated Forensic Lab, OCME, Public Health Lab LEED-NC Platinum
hok.com Mayor’s Green Building Advisory Council Public: LEED Silver + Green Communities, 2008 Private: LEED Certified, 2012 Green Building Fund Green Codes Every 3 Years Green Building Act WASHINGTON DC MODEL Washington Nationals Major League Ballpark 1 st LEED Certified Professional Sports Facility LEED-NC Silver
hok.com Clean & Affordable Energy Act WASHINGTON DC MODEL Sustainable Energy Utility Annual Public Performance Disclosure Constitution Square OB2 LEED-CS Platinum, LEED-ND Gold
hok.com IgCC WASHINGTON DC MODEL Constitution Square OB1 LEED-CS Platinum Multidisciplinary Green TAG 3x Public Review & Follow Up Multiple Compliance Paths (incl. LEED) Adopt March 5, 2014 GBAC may revise Green Building Act th Street NW LEED-CS Platinum
hok.com The Role of the Building Community. CRITICAL INPUT Familiarity with local constraints Technical knowledge of building science & materials In-depth knowledge of design process Practical knowledge about permitting & inspections Ownership of final code
hok.com The Role of the Building Community. KEY INVOLVEMENT Local green building organizations: COTE, USGBC, Advisory Councils Code committees Green TAGs Public comments Permitting agency Focused research
hok.com Green City. Coordinated green building codes & development policies Common, collaborative outreach, training & education Policy that reflects real world design & construction process BEST OUTCOME