the “green” building movement property conservation and you 12 th annual texas state fire...

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

Mark.Mirek@willis.com

(214) 458-2517