Green Economy Presentation 2015
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We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing….. •Building Codes •Standards •Green Building Rating Systems
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Green Economy Presentation 2015
- 1. THE ROLE OF BUILDING CODES & STANDARDS IN A GREEN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Brian Bernal MODE Ltd Caribbean Green Economy Conference, 24 February 2015
- 2. “If you can imagine it .... Santiago Calatrava Tenerife Opera House
- 3. Split picture ....you can create it” Santiago Calatrava Tenerife Opera House
- 4. OPPORTUNITIES….. We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing….. • Building Codes • Standards • Green Building Rating Systems The Ishtar Gate
- 5. OPPORTUNITIES….. We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing….. • Building Codes • Standards • Green Building Rating Systems Kandalama Hotel ,Dambul, Sri Lanka by Geoffrey Bawa
- 6. WHAT ARE BUILDING CODES A set of rules that govern and constrain the design, construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and are used to protect the health, safety and welfare of building occupants. • Its the LAW! • Required to be met in order to secure a permit for construction. • established mandatory minimum standard of care STANDARDS Industry accepted standard of best care/practice , even if not established in code or law
- 7. WHY ARE CODES & STANDARDS IMPORTANT IN GREEN ECONOMY? Robust and enforced building codes are highly effective in ensuring a better built environment. When employed in conjunction with “green” building standards &/or practices, will significantly increase the functional resilience of our buildings.
- 8. WHY FOCUS ON CODES? • Cost effective method to ensure high quality buildings • Provide opportunities to leverage collective knowledge and accepted best practices. • Have widespread applications across varied scales of buildings • Are a framework for understanding and adapting to increasing complexity in the intricate systems utilized in modern construction
- 9. WHY SHOULD WE BUILD GREEN • Reduced Operating and Life Cycle Costs: – “Green buildings have been shown to save money through reduced energy and water consumption and lower long-term operations and maintenance costs.” • Reduced carbon output • Create a more resilient building environment • Potential reductions in design and construction costs – As we gain expertise, our costs should come down or at least not require a premium investment • Increased asset value • Promote a healthier living spaces an more productive workplace environment Adapted from The Business Case for Green Building
- 10. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Enact the National Building Act and Enforce the New Building Code (NBC) of Jamaica The new NBC is a substantive evolution of the current building practices and will set the new mandatory minimum standard for building projects. A comprehensive and enforced building code will do more than any other single measure to create a “greener” built environment. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2007
- 11. RECOMMENDATIONS : 2. Update Of Codes To 2012 Versions The soon to be adopted Building Codes (2003 International Code Council (ICC) codes and Local Application documents) be updated to the 2012 versions of the code. Sustainability issues are specifically addressed in the Code, these include: Energy Efficiency, Material Selection, Water Use Efficiency and Waste Disposal.
- 12. RECOMMENDATIONS : 3. Adopt the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) • A collaboration of the USGBC, ICC, ASHRAE and AIA. • Can be a enforceable code and is customizable • The code was conceived as a compulsory standard • used in both new and existing building projects • functions as an “overlay” to existing ICC codes The adoption of the IgCC as a code would make many green “best practices” mandatory parts of the building approval process.
- 13. RECOMMENDATION : 4. Support the development of local versions of green building rating systems • Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) are voluntary tools for rating the environmental performance of buildings, which are typically verified by a third party, in order to achieve recognition for exemplary design and levels of conservation. • They are aspirational by intent and attempt to significantly exceed the stipulations in code
- 14. RECOMMENDATION : (cont.) • In the Jamaican jurisdiction, there is no widely accepted standard for evaluating the level of “green” in a project. To address this need, a GBRS should be developed to reflect the specific social, economic and environmental conditions in Jamaica • This GBRS can be used as a basis for the application of financial incentives and to create “win-win” scenarios that encourages sustainable development
- 15. VISION & OPPORTUNITY • Buildings with low Operating and Life Cycle Costs: • Low carbon output • Resilient to Climate Change • Professionals that understand how to efficiently design green buildings • A workforce that knows how to build green • Building Owners that appreciated the increased value of a green asset • Healthy productive places for people to live and work
- 16. “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them” William Arthur Ward .
- 17. THE ROLE OF BUILDING CODES & STANDARDS IN A GREEN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Brian Bernal MODE Ltd Caribbean Green Economy Conference, 24 February 2015
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- Good Morning I am very happy to be here to talk to you about The role of Building Codes & Standards in creating a Green Construction Sector But let me start by talking the vision You have to forgive me ,although this presentation is about a fairly technical subject , I am an Architect …and I believe that we always need to start by talking about the VISION
- I am here this morning to talk about Opportunities. I firmly believe that “If you can imagine it, you can create it.”
- I am here this morning to talk about Opportunities. I firmly believe that “If you can imagine it, you can create it.”
- We have an opportunity to reinvent our construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing, depending on how you look at it, either the most modern practices or really ancient technology. Building Codes Codes are an old technology, the existence of building codes can be traced back some 4,000 years when the Babylonian Code of was enforced. “If a builder builds a house for someone, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built falls in and kills its owner, then that builder shall be put to death” thank god we have evolved
- However they also are a composite of all our collective knowledge about how to build well and they are regularly updated so that they incorporate the most modern practices. They help us to navigate the increasingly complex amalgamation of systems that make up our buildings, ….beautifully So we move from the code of Hammurabi to the 2012 version of the International Green Construction code
- Contrastingly standards are slightly different in that they represent the accepted industry standard of best care/practice , even if not established in code or law
- We are small islands with limited resouces We need to employ the most effective measures that cereate the biggest positive impact
- Technology transfer is epitomized by the The can be applied across cities town, I am sure Prof Clayton has something to add in the discussion of urban development
- The energy savings alone typically exceed any cost premiums associated with their design and construction within a reasonable payback period” By The Business Case for Green Building by the World Green Building Council “ There is an emerging body of evidence suggesting that the physical characteristics of buildings and indoor environments can influence worker productivity and occupant health and well-being, resulting in bottom line benefits for businesses” We also need to create a wider application of green building practices.and apply these to our neighbourhood, cities and urban spaces Conurbutaion: an aggregation of previously disparate cities and towns into one continuous urban space
- I had the pleasure of being part of the Green Economy – Scoping Study for Jamaica led by Dr. Witter The new NBC is a substantive evolution of the current building practices and will set the new mandatory minimum standard for building projects. Codes have been identified by the IPCC Report, 2007, as being “relatively simple to implement when compared to the cost of implementation” and as “a highly effective and of medium cost-effectiveness in mitigating CO2 emissions from the building sector”. The same report further stated this effectiveness is critical for the Caribbean region where resources are constrained. A comprehensive and enforced building code will do more than any other single measure to create a “greener” built environment. The NBC will, however, only address the minimum acceptable standard for “greening” of buildings
- ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE (IGCC) The IgCC was developed by the ICC in collaboration with the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and other international standards organizations. The code was conceived and designed to be a compulsory standard. This compulsory application will have the effect of raising the mandatory minimum standards for all projects and commensurately will improve the level of sustainability. It is intended to be used in both new and existing building projects and functions as an “overlay” to existing ICC codes
- ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE (IGCC) The IgCC was developed by the ICC in collaboration with the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and other international standards organizations. The code was conceived anddesigned to be a compulsory standard. This compulsory application will have the effect of raising the mandatory minimum standards for all projects and commensurately will improve thelevel of sustainability. It is intended to be used in both new and existing building projects and functions as an “overlay” to existing ICC codes Adopt codes and standards that mandate green construction practices
- Beyond code by design Voluntary Lead by example Adopt and adapt a Green Building Rating System (GBRS) In the Jamaican jurisdiction, there is no widely accepted standard for evaluating the level of “green” in a project. To address this need, a GBRS should be developed to reflect the specific social, economic and environmental conditions in Jamaica. A local GBRS would provide an opportunity for projects such as the recently completed Digicel Headquarters building to seek and gain third party verification of the level of “green” that the project has achieved. Rating systems can also be linked to economic incentives such as reduced insurance rates, preferential access to government services, such as project approvals, Additionally, the use of a rating system safeguards against the growing trend of “greenwashing” in which products, companies or projects unjustifiably claim credit for unattained environmental objectives.
- The incentive model has been adopted worldwide as a mechanism that encourages sustainable development by creating a “win-win” scenario. This is achieved by aligning the interests of the developer/builder /owner with the common good of the community. Inducements range from tax holidays, reduced interest rates, import duty concessions and energy costs rebates. One example of the successful use of incentives is currently occurring in Malaysia. In 2010 the government, using the recently developed Green Building Index (GBI), instituted a series of incentives for buildings that employ green technology. In addition to a stamp duty exemption for qualifying projects the program allowed 100% tax exemption for the all costs associated with the “green” upgrades. The certification over 50 million sq ft of buildings in combination with tax initiatives are credited with helping to eliminate 200,000 tons of carbon emissions in Malaysia. Incentives may not be limited solely to economic factors as evidenced by the success in US jurisdictions of expediting permit processing of “green” projects. Projects that are compliant with the certain criteria can benefit from “fast-track” approval processes and a reduction of approval permit fees. These benefits result in quicker development cycle, shorter construction period and faster return on investment for the developers. Another type of incentive would be, allowing developers an increased density if specific green building criteria are achieved. Increased density can create a net economic benefit by increased housing stock, which results in higher tax revenues to the jurisdiction.
- The energy savings alone typically exceed any cost premiums associated with their design and construction within a reasonable payback period” By The Business Case for Green Building by the World Green Building Council “ There is an emerging body of evidence suggesting that the physical characteristics of buildings and indoor environments can influence worker productivity and occupant health and well-being, resulting in bottom line benefits for businesses” We also need to create a wider application of green building practices.and apply these to our neighbourhood, cities and urban spaces Conurbutaion: an aggregation of previously disparate cities and towns into one continuous urban space
- We started by talking about opportunity That is what we have in front of us NOW! Thank You Codes and Standards are effective and efficient in promoting green construction practises Building Codes set the mandatory minimum acceptable standard for construction Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) allow recognition and validation of projects that demonstrate exemplary levels of sustainability The push for the development of a “Green Economy” creates an opportunity to reinvent the construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing modern building codes We must enact the National Building Act and Enforce the New Building Code (NBC) of Jamaica A GBRS should be developed to reflect the specific social, economic and environmental conditions in Jamaica.
- Codes and Standards are effective and efficient in promoting green construction practises Building Codes set the mandatory minimum acceptable standard for construction Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS) allow recognition and validation of projects that demonstrate exemplary levels of sustainability The push for the development of a “Green Economy” creates an opportunity to reinvent the construction sector and to create a more sustainable built environment by employing modern building codes We must enact the National Building Act and Enforce the New Building Code (NBC) of Jamaica A GBRS should be developed to reflect the specific social, economic and environmental conditions in Jamaica.