e n v i s i o n Green Design is Great Design Demystifying Green Materials Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007: The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA Thursday, July 19th, 2006 - 9:15am Ken Wilson AIA, IIDA, LEED AP Founding Principal, Envision e n v i s i o n

Sustainability is the new standard for good design. e n v i s i o n

Good design can no longer include strategies that harm people or the environment. e n v i s i o n

Environmental impacts Social responsibility Sustainability considers: Environmental impacts Social responsibility Economic realities e n v i s i o n

Sustainable design is smart design! e n v i s i o n

And smart is SEXY! e n v i s i o n

“The Myth”

Sustainable design strategies can be applied to any project type. e n v i s i o n

Some examples of what green projects can look like. e n v i s i o n

Greenpeace USA Headquarters e n v i s i o n

Environmental Defense e n v i s i o n

Green Door e n v i s i o n

National Datacast, Inc.

Aveda Institute Washington, DC

APCO Worldwide

Sound Exchange

Society for Neuroscience Headquarters

Nusta Spa

What makes a material green? e n v i s i o n

It is never just one thing. Green design is holistic. e n v i s i o n

How do I know you are telling the truth? Where is it made? How long will it last? How is it installed? Can it be recycled? How do I know you are telling the truth? How is it disposed of? What is it made of? How is it maintained? How is it made? e n v i s i o n

Third Party Verification is Important. ISO 14001 Greenguard Green Seal Forest Stewardship Council Cradle to Cradle Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) e n v i s i o n

What materials are green in the eyes of LEED? e n v i s i o n

When selecting materials, LEED credits are available in these areas: Reuse and Waste Management Recycled Content Regionally Manufactured Materials Regionally Extracted Materials Rapidly Renewable Content Certified Wood Low-Emitting Adhesives Low-Emitting Coatings Low-Emitting Carpet Low-Emitting Wood e n v i s i o n

Some examples of rapidly renewable content: Cork Agriboard Wool Bamboo Linoleum Rubber e n v i s i o n

Some examples of low-emitting materials: Low or Zero VOC paint Low VOC adhesives and sealants Composite wood with no added urea formaldehyde Carpets meeting the CRI Green Label Plus program e n v i s i o n

The surprising recycled content of common building components: Structural Steel 95% Sheet Steel 32% Copper 44% Flat rolled aluminum 80% Glass 20% Acoustic ceiling tile 23 - 87% Fiberglass batt insulation 25% e n v i s i o n

Why is recycled content important? Resource conservation & energy savings: Recycled steel requires only 26% of the energy Recycled copper requires only 15% of the energy Recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the energy e n v i s i o n

What other options exist for recycled content materials? Synthetic Gypsum Board 99% Carpet 38% Ceramic Tile 50% Composite Wood Panels 99% Synthetic Stone Countertops 99% e n v i s i o n

You need to be a good cook. And you need to be a healthy cook. e n v i s i o n

The right choice is easy. It just takes a little Which is better for you? The right choice is easy. It just takes a little discipline to implement. e n v i s i o n

Energy and resource savings Human health and well being Think of green strategies in terms of three groups: Energy and resource savings Human health and well being What feels good e n v i s i o n

Energy and resource savings: Don’t allow sloppy construction Increase insulation Use better windows Buy Energy Star appliances Incorporate energy efficient HVAC systems Use energy efficient lighting systems Use low flush and low flow plumbing fixtures Use locally manufactured materials Locate near public transportation e n v i s i o n

Human health and wellbeing: These are largely indoor environmental quality strategies that improve the lives of people by creating healthy places to live and raise children. e n v i s i o n

These strategies promote awareness of green What feels good: These strategies promote awareness of green design even though their positive effects may be incremental. e n v i s i o n

What materials make sense for a green apartment? e n v i s i o n

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad e n v i s i o n

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system e n v i s i o n

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles e n v i s i o n

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles Recycled rubber sheets or tiles` e n v i s i o n

Floors: Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system Linoleum sheets or tiles Recycled rubber sheets or tiles Ceramic tile with recycled content e n v i s i o n

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board e n v i s i o n

Walls: Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint e n v i s i o n

Walls: e n v i s i o n Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint Tile with recycled content shower surround e n v i s i o n

Walls: e n v i s i o n Synthetic gypsum board Low VOC paint Tile with recycled content shower surround Aluminum mini-blinds e n v i s i o n

Lighting: Fluorescent fixtures e n v i s i o n

Plumbing Fixtures: e n v i s i o n 1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) e n v i s i o n

Plumbing Fixtures: e n v i s i o n 1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) Aerator on sink faucet e n v i s i o n

Plumbing Fixtures: e n v i s i o n 1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET) Aerator on sink faucet Low flow shower head e n v i s i o n

Energy Star: Refrigerators (15% less, 40% less than 2001) Dishwashers (41% less) Clothes washers (50% less) Ceiling fans (50% less) Ventilating fans (65% less) Compact fluorescent lamps (75% less, 10x longer) e n v i s i o n

Answer: A. +$30 Pop Quiz: $729, A. +$30 B. +$90 C. +$150 D. +$210 If the list price for a standard 18 cu ft GE refrigerator lists for $729, how much more would a same size Energy Star model cost? A. +$30 B. +$90 C. +$150 D. +$210 Answer: A. +$30 e n v i s i o n

An example of a green product development. e n v i s i o n

Encycle backing system: Non-PVC thermoplastic 35% Recycled Content Completely recyclable back into new backing Uses 28% less materials Lifetime warranty e n v i s i o n

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Color development through SIM technology Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Color development through SIM technology Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Color development through SIM technology Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Color development through SIM technology Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

The SIM Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

The TPR Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

The TPR Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

F I N e n v i s i o n

U.S. Green Building Council American Institute of Architects Sources: U.S. Green Building Council American Institute of Architects Metal Construction Association PPG Architectural Glass Energy Star (EPA, DOE) e n v i s i o n