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1. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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The Global Highway to Sustainable
Economic, Business and Social Development
2. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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GreenTech & Sustainability
The Global Highway to Sustainable Economic,
Business and Social Development
Impact of Green Building on Global Warming
Global Green Building Code
United Nations Headquarters, NYC
October 7, 2009
Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED AP
VP, AIT Global Inc.
Adjunct Professor, NYU-POLY
jeffreyseigel@optonline.net
(917) 886-8011
3. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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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
4. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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Rest of World
China
USA
India Russia
2006 CO2 Emissions
5. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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In the United States:
1 – Buildings 38% of CO2
2 – Transportation
3 – Industry
6. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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In the United States . . . Buildings
account 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 2008
NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING RESEARCH AGENDA 2008
7. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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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 BUILDINGS
EMPIRE 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
10. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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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
11. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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Is Humanity Exacerbating Global Warming?
Can Humanity Save Humanity?
12. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED®
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Civilization is in our Hands
Can Green Buildings Reduce Global Warming?