Sustainability: It’s More Than Just a Checklist How our region measures up and what we should be doing about it Paul Todd Merrill, PE LEED AP
“Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Our Common Future – The Brundtland Report World Commission on Environment and Development 1987
Alphabet Soup USGBC GBCI LEED LEED GA LEED AP BD+C EBOM ID+C ASHRAE
18,000+ USGBC Member Organizations 4,531 Commercial LEED Certified Projects 26,995 Commercial LEED Registered Projects Over 90 Countries with LEED projects 140,218 LEED Accredited Professionals Worldwide Green Building Progress
St. Louis Regional Progress
May 2009: –58 Commercial LEED Certified Projects –31 Residential LEED Certified Projects –100 LEED Registered Projects March 2010: –79 Commercial LEED Certified Projects –31 Residential LEED Certified Projects –150 LEED Registered Projects
St. Louis Regional Progress
Organizations Trade Organizations Corporate Leadership Higher Education/Secondary Education/Research Small Business, dBE, MBE, WBE Suppliers
St. Louis Regional Progress Not for Profits Real Estate/Development/Legal General Contractors/Subcontractors Subcontractors Municipalities
St. Louis Regional Progress Architects/Engineers/Consultants Service Providers Public Utilities Residential / Light Commercial Builders Healthcare Organizations Retail Establishments
What We See as a Builder/Developer Increased Owner Commitment Business Opportunities Competition – Prices Dropping Safer Work Environments - Better Buildings Practical Implementation Works Best Regional Differences/Capabilities
Sustainable Business Opportunities Material and Equipment Suppliers Design and Consulting Services Contractors and Specialty Subcontractors Cap and Trade Industry Opportunity
Further Thoughts Continued Education and Training Push and Encourage Creative New Ideas Make Business Opportunities Available Keep Communication Open Know we can be THE sustainable leader in the country
Questions? Paul Todd Merrill, PE LEED AP Clayco