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THE “GREEN”BUILDING MOVEMENT
PROPERTY CONSERVATION AND YOU
12th Annual Texas State Fire Marshals’ Conference October 19, 2010Austin, Texas
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Agenda & Overview Introduction & Current Statistics
“Green” Buildings – A Very Brief History
Philosophic Commonalities
“Green” Principles & Property Risk Control Concepts
Specific Gulf Coast Issues & Challenges
Summary & Question Session
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Introduction
“Green” Construction is Here to Stay
Market Acceptance of LEED Rating System¹ ²
USGBC Membership Explosion²
“Green” is Good!
Energy & Operation Cost Reduction¹
Building Lifecycle Increase¹
“Green” building sector leaders
Education, Healthcare & Office Environments³
Market Expansion from $12B in 2008 to $60B in 2010⁴
Current Statistics
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“Green” Building History“Green” building system components can be traced back to 1851¹
Modern “green” building movement gained North American popularity during the 1930s and again in the early 1970s¹ ²
The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) rating system was developed by professional practitioner volunteers²
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) began in 1993 & launched the LEED system in 1998²
Many Fortune 500 firms in support of LEED certification both as building owners and product manufacturers³
Texas serves as a leader with nearly 100 LEED certified buildings and over 700 registered projects⁴
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Known “Green” Projects
USGBC Nomenclature
Green Building Principles LEED Rating Levels
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USGBC LEED Rating System“Green” Building
LEED PrincipleExisting
Buildings: Possible Points
Commercial Interiors:
Possible Points
Core & Shell: Possible Points
Schools: Possible Points
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New Construction:
Possible Points
Sustainable Sites 12 7 15 16 14
Water Efficiency 10 2 5 7 5
Energy & Atmosphere 30 12 14 17 17
Materials & Resources 14 14 11 13 13
Indoor Environmental Quality 19 17 11 20 15
Innovation & Design or Operations 7 5 5 6 5
Total Possible LEED Points: 92 57 61 79 69
LEED CERTIFIED 34-42 21-26 23-27 29-36 26-32
LEED SILVER 43-50 27-36 28-33 37-43 33-38
LEED GOLD 51-67 32-41 34-44 44-57 39-51
LEED PLATINUM 68-92 42-57 45-61 58-79 52-69
“Green” Building Examples
Willis BuildingIpswich, England
UT Health Science Center Houston School of Nursing
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Philosophic Commonalities
Green Building Philosophy Focus: ¹ ²‒ Building Performance Sustainability (Normal)‒ Long-Term Operating Cost Reduction‒ Building Performance Elevation (Emergencies)
Property Conservation Philosophy Focus: ³ ⁴‒ Capital Investment & Market Share Preservation‒ Performance Longevity via Maintenance‒ Natural or Man-made Catastrophic Loss Mitigation
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“Green” Principles & Risk Control ConceptsSustainable Site & Selection Process¹ ³
‒ Earthquake, Flood, Hail, Snow & Wind Exposures²‒ Construction Component Fire Resistance²
Water Efficiency¹‒ Fire Protection Water Supply Integrity³‒ Fire Protection System Testing Methodology³
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“Green” Principles & Risk Control ConceptsEnergy & Atmosphere¹
‒ Fire Protection System Atmospheric Requirements²‒ Construction Component Fire Resistance³‒ Building Envelope Wind Resistance Capability,
Condition & Maintenance³
Materials & Resources¹‒ Housekeeping & Storage of Recycled Materials³‒ FM Approval/UL Listing of Recycled Products as
Noncombustible Material³ ⁴
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“Green” Principles & Risk Control ConceptsIndoor Environmental Quality¹
‒ No Smoking Policy with Enforcement²‒ Exhaust/Venting Impact on Sprinkler Performance³‒ Atrium/Skylight Impact on Sprinkler Performance³‒ FM Approval/UL Listing of Low Emitting Materials³
Building Innovation¹‒ Integrated Building Design Team Impact²‒ Operational Innovation Impact
Gulf Coast Issues
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Specific Gulf Coast Issues
Sustainable Site Selection Building Footprint Minimization Impact
‒ Increased Building Height Design Impact¹ ²‒ Atria Fire Detection & Protection¹‒ Roof Drainage Issues ¹ ³
Green Roofing System Utilization‒ Insurance Industry Guidelines¹ ² ³‒ Building Code Suggestions⁴
Hurricane & Flood Mitigation‒ Landscaping Sustainability
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Specific Gulf Coast Issues
Water Efficiency‒ Water Supply Suitability for Fire Protection¹‒ Fire Protection System Testing Frequency Impact² ³
Energy & Atmosphere‒ Building Envelope Performance During Hurricanes‒ Green Roofing Systems‒ Window (Glazing) Protection Features‒ Limit use of Canopies & Overhangs for Shade
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Specific Gulf Coast Issues
Materials & Resources ‒ Limited Selection of FM Approved/UL Listed Recycled
Construction Products‒ Suggested Benefit from Using “Certified” Combustible Wood
Products
Indoor Environmental Quality‒ Skylight Wind/Projectile Protection‒ “Hardened” Interior Component Water Resistance
Gulf Coast Challenges
Hail Storms or Tornados Flood from Multiple Sources
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Summary
“Green” Construction & Property Conservation Share Philosophies
Differences are Found in Application During Building Design & Operations
Beware of Property Risk Exposure from Evolving “Green” Construction Suggestions
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Question SessionMark C. Mirek MBA, PE
Senior Vice President
Willis North America
(214) 458-2517
