Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP

The Global Highway to Sustainable Economic, Business and Social

Development

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GreenTech & SustainabilityThe Global Highway to Sustainable Economic,

Business and Social Development

Impact of Green Building on Global WarmingGlobal Green Building Code

United Nations Headquarters, NYCOctober 7, 2009

Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED APVP, AIT Global Inc.

Adjunct Professor, NYU-POLYjeffreyseigel@optonline.net(917) 886-8011

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• Fossil Fuels (85+% of Energy Used)

• Green House Gases

• Global Warming

• Sustainability

• Green Buildings

• USGBC / LEED

• International Green Construction Code

Overview

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Rest of World

China

USA

India Russia

2006 CO2 Emissions

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In the United States:

1 – Buildings 38% of CO22 – Transportation3 – Industry

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In the United States . . . Buildingsaccount for:

•    38% of CO2 Emissions• 72% of Electricity Consumption•     39% of Energy Use•     40% of Raw Materials Use•     30% of Waste Output •     14% of Potable Water Consumption

SGBC STATISTICS 2008NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING RESEARCH AGENDA 2008

Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP

Green Buildings have accounted for the following reductions:

• Reduce CO2 by 33-39%

• Reduce Energy by 29-50%

• Reduce Waste by 70%

• Reduce Water by 40-50%

USGBC WEBSITE – 2009 / Additional Sources

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USGBC / LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

• Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum Levels

• LEED Certifications (NC, EB, CI)

• Lower Operating Costs

• Increased Asset Value

• Reduce Waste Sent to Landfills

• Conserve Energy and Water

• Healthier Environment for Occupants

USGBC WEBSITE - 2009

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LEED EB – EXISTING BUILDINGSEMPIRE STATE BUILDING, NYC

• Symbol of 20TH Century• Seven Wonders Modern World• 2.6 Million SF / 1,250 Feet Tall• $120 Million Improvements• 6,500 Windows Refitted• Energy Reduced 40%, $4.4

Million Year Energy Savings

USGBC-Costar Websites / Huffington Post 7/5/09 / Additional Sources

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NEXT STEPS

• Educate - Global Warming Emergency

• Educate - Benefits of Green Building

• City Green Building Codes• State Green Building Codes• National Green Building Codes• International Green Construction

Code, ICC Draft Anticipated 2010• Implement Global Green Building

Code

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Is Humanity Exacerbating Global Warming?

Can Humanity Save Humanity?

Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®AP

Civilization is in our Hands

Can Green Buildings Reduce Global Warming?