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Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2007:The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development

Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CAThursday, July 19th, 2006 - 9:15am

Ken Wilson AIA, IIDA, LEED APFounding Principal, Envision

Green Design is Great DesignDemystifying Green Materials

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Sustainabilityis the new

standard forgood design.

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Good designcan no longer

includestrategies that

harm people or the

environment.

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Sustainabilityconsiders:

Environmental impactsSocial

responsibilityEconomic realities

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Sustainable design is

smart design!

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And smart is SEXY!

“The Myth”

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Sustainable design

strategies canbe applied to any project

type.

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Some examples of

what green projects

can look like.

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Greenpeace USA Headquarters

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Environmental Defense

Green Door

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National Datacast, Inc.

Aveda Institute Washington, DC

APCO Worldwide

Sound Exchange

Society for Neuroscience Headquarters

Nusta Spa

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What makes a material green?

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It is never justone thing.

Green design isholistic.

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Where is it made?

What is it made of?

How is it installed?

How is it maintained?

How long will it last?

How is it disposed of?

Can it be recycled?How do I know you are telling the

truth?

How is it made?

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Third Party Verificationis Important.

ISO 14001GreenguardGreen Seal

Forest Stewardship CouncilCradle to Cradle

Scientific Certification SystemsEnvironmentally Preferable Products (EPP)

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What materials are

green in the eyes of

LEED?

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When selecting materials, LEED credits

are available in these areas:Reuse and Waste Management

Recycled ContentRegionally Manufactured Materials

Regionally Extracted MaterialsRapidly Renewable Content

Certified WoodLow-Emitting AdhesivesLow-Emitting CoatingsLow-Emitting CarpetLow-Emitting Wood

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Some examples of rapidly renewable content:

CorkAgriboard

WoolBambooLinoleumRubber

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Some examples of low-emitting materials:

Low or Zero VOC paintLow VOC adhesives and sealants

Composite wood with no added urea formaldehyde

Carpets meeting the CRI Green Label Plus program

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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%

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Why is recycled content important?Resource conservation & energy

savings:Recycled steel requires only 26% of the

energy Recycled copper requires only 15% of the

energyRecycled aluminum requires only 5% of

the energy

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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%

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You need to be a good cook.And you need to be a healthy cook.

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Which is better for you?

The right choice is easy. It just takes a little

discipline to implement.

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Think of green strategies in terms ofthree groups:

Energy and resource savingsHuman health and well being

What feels good

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Energy and resource savings:Don’t allow sloppy construction

Increase insulationUse better windows

Buy Energy Star appliancesIncorporate energy efficient HVAC

systemsUse energy efficient lighting systemsUse low flush and low flow plumbing

fixturesUse locally manufactured materialsLocate near public transportation

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Human health and wellbeing:These are largely indoor environmental

qualitystrategies that improve the lives of

people bycreating healthy places to live and raise

children.

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What feels good:These strategies promote awareness of

greendesign even though their positive

effects may be incremental.

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What materials make sense for a

green apartment?

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Floors:Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad

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Floors:Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad

Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system

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Floors:Carpet made containing recycled content fiber, backing, and pad

Cork, bamboo, or FSC certified wood floating floor system

Linoleum sheets or tiles

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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`

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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

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Walls:Synthetic gypsum board

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Walls:Synthetic gypsum board

Low VOC paint

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Walls:Synthetic gypsum board

Low VOC paint

Tile with recycled content shower surround

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Walls:Synthetic gypsum board

Low VOC paint

Tile with recycled content shower surround

Aluminum mini-blinds

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Lighting:Fluorescent fixtures

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Plumbing Fixtures:1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET)

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Plumbing Fixtures:1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET)

Aerator on sink faucet

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Plumbing Fixtures:1.1 gallon pressure assist high efficiency toilet (HET)

Aerator on sink faucet

Low flow shower head

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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)

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Pop Quiz:

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

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An example of a green product development.

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Encycle backing system:Non-PVC thermoplastic35% Recycled Content

Completely recyclable back into new backing

Uses 28% less materialsLifetime warranty

Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

Pattern Development

Mohawk Commercial Synergy Collection

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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

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F I N

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Sources:U.S. Green Building Council

American Institute of ArchitectsMetal Construction Association

PPG Architectural GlassEnergy Star (EPA, DOE)