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GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE(S) IN GCC - WORKSHOP

Kuwait Adaptation of Green Buildings Standards :

Overview & Challenges

National Committee of Building Codes in Kuwait

Eng. Alia Al.Sayegh Chair of Green Buildings Technical Team

6th May, 2015

BUSINESS WIRE, Research and Markets,

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2f927/gcc_construction_i,

GCC Construction Industry - Facts and Figures", July 2010

Demand for Unified Sustainable

Construction Codes

Challenges of Climate Change

High Energy Consumption

Rate Resources Exhaustion

The need for Building Codes

• National Committee of Building Codes of Kuwait (NCOBC) was established by the Council of Ministers’ Decree # 1145, dated August 16th,2010.

Establishment of KNCOBC

NCOBC

Technical Team

Concrete Code Team

Energy Code Team

Fire Code Team

Green Buildings

Team

Accessibility & Special

Needs

Strategic Team

Structure of KNCOBC

GB Technical Team

Our Start

• Objectives & road map to Achieve the Goals

• Roles and responsibilities within the team

• Work program and needed Stages

• Necessary studies: references, systems, existing practices

• Terms and Terminology

Goals

• 1. the ultimate goal- to work towards sustainable built environment which is aligned with the internationally accepted sustainability values

• 2. to create codes, standards and practices as integral and coordinated part of the building & construction process

• 3. to coordinate with other teams and to contribute to integrated building system of codes, standards and practices

Challenges of Green Code

1. Lack of Economical Driving Force

2. Social Factors (awareness & knowledge)

3. Shortage in Local experience, specialists and expertise

4. Privation of adopting governmental authority

5. Reliance and/or Conflict with other building regulations

6. Lack of incentives

7. Poor Green Market

Roadmap of Green Buildings Technical Team

Stage III : Regulations and Deployment Plan

Report : Initiated

Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance

Report : Ongoing Completion : 75%

Stage I : Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field

Report : Submitted Completion : 100%

Stage I : Studies & Application of GB Systems

• Stage Kickoff : Nov,2010

• Stage Report issued : 2012

• Report Title : Report #1 :

Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field of

Kuwait

Vision of GBT on Report #1

• First “Green Building” Official Governmental Document

• Coming to a semi “Green-Building”-virgin Construction Field

• Fully Understanding of the Challenges

• Producing a general framework Document on the sustainability of design and construction works and the assessment of integrated building performance

Criticality of First Report

1. Decision Making

2. Construction Field Practices

3. Local & Regional Experience

4. Selection of Recommended Rating System

5. Setting Benchmark

Decision Making

Environmental Impacts of

Buildings

Green Transformation

Priority of Sustainable

Construction and Urban

Design

National Conditions : Mitrological,

industry, Biodiversity,

Climate Change,

Ecosystems

Tackled Issues Related to 1. Decision Making

Scope extended to cover GCC

• Environmental Condition

• Construction Market and practices

• Marine and coastal Resources

• Biodiversity and Protected areas

• Policies and Initiatives

• Legislative Initiatives

• Institutional Developments

Environmental Footprint Comparison

2008 GCC Key Data

Tackled Issues Related to 2. Construction Field Practices

Aspects to consider for sustainability of buildings & construction

Green design approaches, whole building design

Introduced Steps toward GB standards

Cultural and historical specifities in architecture

Construction industry to date in Kuwait and in GCC

• Major Green and Eco-friendly projects in Kuwait and across the GCC

• Regional GB standards, codes and regulations

• Regional Green Building Assessment systems

• Analysis , comparisons

Tackled Issues Related to 3. Local and Regional Experience

Projects Analyzed

Bahrain World Trade Center

Oman 1st Green Building by 2013

Eco-Friendly Stadiums in Qatar

Masdar City in UAE

King Abdulla University in KSA Arab Organizations Building in Kuwait

4. Selection of Recommended Rating System

• The difference between Assessment Systems (Rating Systems) and GB Codes

• Why do we need an assessment system?

• Review of International and Regional Rating Systems

• Define Criteria for selection

• This part of the report includes :

Review of International GB rating systems

Regional GB rating systems

Analysis and Comparisons between systems

Findings and recommendations

Review Phase

• GB Team reviewed the following systems :

LEED

BREEAM

Green Star

Estidama

QSAS (GSAS)

Scope of Review

• Background

• References & Standards

• Methodology (Assessment Procedure)

• Categories/ Classifications

• Inclusions/ Criteria

• Rating

• Local Compatibility

Findings

• All systems address common major goals and concerns in :

– Site Sustainability,

– Energy Efficiency,

– Water Efficiency,

– Occupants Health,

– Materials Use

Findings

• However, the systems differ in:

– Background,

– Methodologies,

– Standards,

– Rating Method,

– Specific Criteria And Special Considerations

Recommendations

• Team members recommended GSAS Rating System– (Formerly QSAS)

• This is also supported by the recommendation of The First Forum of the GCC Unified Building Code, 11-13 October,2010

• As well as the Saudi Forum of Green Buildings, 16-18 October, 2010.

• Pilot Project : Case Study – Application of QSAS on a local governmental project :

EPWD Building :

Main goals & objectives

Briefly about the project

The building special green building tools

The QSAS method for GB assessment

Expected results and conclusions

5. Setting Benchmark

Project Data

• BUILT UP AREA : 33,000 m2

• PLOT AREA : 4670 m2

• VALUE : 13,000,000 K.D.

• TYPE : OFFICE BUILDING

• Number of floors : 3 basements + Ground + 9 Floors

• Total parking : 220 cars

• Total Users : 275 employees + Visitors

Project’s Main GB Design Features • Use of Renewable Energy (4 different solar applications)

• Minimum Energy consumption : HVAC energy efficient system, increased thermal insulation, minimized heat transmission and radiation by reduced “U” and shading values of glass

• Minimum Water consumption : collecting gutter drains , local water treatment plant, double piping for treated water reuse

• Fully automated building

• Smart Architecture / Smart Design

• Responsible Materials selection

Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance (Completion 75%)

Partnership:

Finally…