This presentation has been delivered by Diaa El-Masry (Qatar Green Leaders) to a number of interest groups in Doha, Qatar between 2103 - 2015.

1. Introduction to Green Buildingwww.qatargreenleaders.com
Diaa El-Masry, PMP, LEED® AP, QSAS CGP
Eman Farag, LEED® AP, QSAS CGP

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 Higher Efficiency
 Less Energy
 Less Water
 Local Components
 Less Waste
 Healthy Materials
 Harmony with Nature
 Self Sufficient
 Higher Value

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6. Introduction to Green BuildingSource: IEA Statistics Division, UN Statistics Division, QSAS Manual
Impacts of
the Built
Environment
Air
Pollution
Land Use &
Contami-
nation
Fossil Fuels
Depletion
Water
Depletion
Water
Pollution
Materials
Depletion
• Largest Consumer of
Energy, per capita.
• Largest Producer of CO2
(69.2 metric tons – 2004)
• 6% of the Total GCC
Emissions from Air
Pollutants
• Highest Water
Consumption Rates on
Earth!
• Will have No remaining
Fresh Water within approx.
2-5 years.

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Green Buildings
•May cost less to operate and have
an increased ROI
•Could command Higher Rents and
Occupancy Rates
•May have Reduced Absenteeism
•Could increase Productivity
•May be more Attractive to Tenants
•Should have Fewer Risks…
Source: Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

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(1989)
• AIA formed Committee on the
Environment
(1990)
• BRE Launched First Version of
BREEAM
(1992)
• Environmental Resource Guide
published by AIA, funded by EPA
• EPA and the U.S. DoE launched
ENERGY STAR program
• First local green building
program introduced in Austin,
Texas, U.S.
(1993)
• U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) founded
• "Greening of the White House"
initiative launched
(1998)
• USGBC launched (LEED) version
1.0 pilot program
(2009)
• QF established Qatar Green
Building Council (QGBC)
• Barwa & Qatari Diar established
BQDRI
• USGBC launches LEED v. 3.0
(2010)
• ADUP Council launched
Estidama (Pearl Rating System)
• BQDRI launches QSAS
(2011)
• BQDRI becomes GORD
• GORD promotes QSAS v. 1.0
• QSAS integrates with QCS 2010
(Section 7, Green Construction)
(2012) • QSAS rebranded to GSAS
(2013)
• GORD issued GSAS v. 2.0
• USGBC to issue LEED v. 4.0
• ????

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The Design and Construction Practices that significantly
Reduce or Eliminate the negative Impacts of Buildings on
the Environment and Occupants in Five broad areas:
Green
Building
Areas
Safeguarding
Water and Water
Efficiency
Sustainable Site
Planning
Energy Efficiency
and Renewable
Energy
Conservation of
Materials and
Resources
Indoor
Environmental
Quality
Source: USGBC

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Making Smart
Choices about
Materials
Enhancing the
Local
Community
Creating Healthy
Environments for
Occupants
Ensuring a
Quality User
Experience
Designed in
Harmony with
Climate &
Location
Saving Operating
Costs
Holistic Approach
and Integrated
Systems & Teams
Being Honest
and Verifiable
Green

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Green Building Core Principles
• Optimize site selection
• Orient building to take maximum
advantage of sunlight and micro-climate
• Minimize transportation impacts
• Use water as efficiently as possible
• Minimize waste water and run-off
• Use energy as efficiently as possible
• Maximize the use of renewable energy
• Minimize materials impacts by using
green products
• Minimize Waste Generation
• Design for a healthy indoor environment

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• … about Green Building Certification
before EngagementKnow
• …and draft Contracts that reflect each
Stakeholders Role in the processNegotiate
• …your “Additional” Scope of Work!Understand
• …Professionals who are familiar with
Green Building Rating SystemsUtilize
• …the Availability and Performance of
Materials, Systems and ProductsVerify
• …all Applicable Codes & LegislationReview

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Renewable Energy
Waste Management Plant
Recycling Facility
Commissioning Services
Energy Modeling
Air Quality Testing
Green Building Materials
Energy Auditing
Building Simulations
Building Automation Systems
Material Testing Facilities
Event Organization
Local & Int. Affiliation
…

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Project Delivery
Methods:
Design-Bid-Build
(Traditional method)
Design-Build
Integrated Project
Delivery (IPD)

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• Autodesk Revit Arch.
• Autodesk Revit MEP
• Autodesk Revit Structure

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Use Energy Modeling Software to Simulate the Building Performance under Different Scenarios and guide
the Design Process.

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Facility Construction Subgroup
Division 02 — Existing Conditions
Division 03 — Concrete
Division 04 — Masonry
Division 05 — Metals
Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, & Composites
Division 07 — Thermal & Moisture Protection
Division 08 — Openings
Division 09 — Finishes
Division 10 — Specialties
Division 11 — Equipment
Division 12 — Furnishings
Division 13 — Special Construction
Division 14 — Conveying Equipment

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Construction Environmental Management (CEMP)
• Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP)
• ESC Plan as part of CEMP
• Reduce disturbance to site
• Reduce air pollution
• Noise Control during Construction
Green Procurement Strategies
• Reduce the use of new natural resources
• Select Regional Materials
• Maximize Recycled Content
Reduce indoor air quality problems
• Applying IAQ Management Plan (SMACNA)
• Integration of HSE & ISO 18001 Strategies
Additional Scope
• Commissioning
• Flush-Out
• M&V (Measurement & Verification)

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BREEAM LEED Estidama PRS GSAS/QSAS
1990 1998 2010 2010
BREEAM 2011 LEED 2009 (LEED V3.0) PRS V2.0 (2011) QSAS V1.0
UK + Europe + Gulf US + Global Abu Dhabi (UAE) Qatar + GCC
BRE
(Building Research
Establishment)
USGBC
(US Green Building
Council)
ADUP
Abu Dhabi Urban
Planning Council
GORD
(Gulf Organization for
Research &
Development)
Offices / Retail /
Industrial / Education /
Healthcare / Residential /
Prisons /
New Construction / Core
& Shell / Schools /
Commercial Interiors /
Existing Building / Homes
/ Neighborhood
Development
Office / Retail / Multi
Residential / School /
Mixed-Use / Community /
Villas
Commercial / Residential
/ Schools / Light Industry
/ Hotels / Mosque / Core
& Shell / Sports /
Neighborhood /
Construction / Operation
Pass >> Good >> Very
Good >> Excellent >>
Outstanding
Certified >> Silver >> Gold
>> Platinum
1 Pearl >> 2 Pearls >> 3
Pearls >> 4 Pearls >> 5
Pearls
1 Star >> 2 Stars >> 3
Stars >> 4 Stars >> 5 Stars
>> 6 Stars >>

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Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3

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GSAS CGP
 To manage a project for certification, the GSAS Project
Manager must be a GSAS CGP.
 GSAS CGP is the starting certification for candidates
who wish to apply for all other certification schemes in
the future
 Demonstrate a well-rounded understanding and
knowledge of the GSAS project management
 Attend a GSAS 3-day training workshop and pass
the GSAS exam.
 The open-book examination is designed to tests a
candidate’s knowledge of all GSAS criteria
 Upon passing the exam, the candidate is given a
GSAS CGP certificate
 Visit: www.gord.qa

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Owners/Developers Sustainability AdvisorsPlanning
LEED/QSAS Certification ManagementPre-Design
Sustainable Design ManagementDesign
Green Building Technical SupportConstruction
FM Sustainability AdvisorsOperation
Public AwarenessOccupancy

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Planning/Pre-Des. Design Construction Operation Occupancy
Owner (Developer)
Design Team (Consultant)
Construction Team (Contractor)
Facility Managers (FM)
End-User
Integration
Facilitators
•Green Building
Certification
Facilitation
Design
Managers
•Green Building
Design
Management &
Guidance
Project
Managers
•Green Building
Technical Support &
Coordination
Sustainable
Advisors
•Existing Building
Sustainability
Advisory
Public Speakers
•Public Awareness &
Knowledge
Promotion
Green Building Education & Training
• GB Feasibility
• Eco-Charette
• Life Cycle Cost
Analysis – LCCA
• GB Program
• RFP’s
• Initial Reviews
• (LEED/QSAS)
Certification
Management
• Tracking, & reporting
•SD Review
•DD Review
•CD Review
•Design team
Support
•Compliance
Assurance
•Coordination
•Tracking &
reporting
•CD Evaluation
•GB Technical
Support
•Construction team
Assistance
•Documentation
Requirements
•RFP’s
•Coordination
•Tracking &
reporting
•Existing Conditions
Evaluation
•Feasibility
Assessment
•Sustainable O&M
plans
•Green Training to
O&M Staff
•Managing the
Certification
•Tracking &
reporting
•Public Awareness
& Knowledge
Promotion
•Seminars
•Conferences
•Speeches

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General Training (100)
• Introduction to LEED Concepts
• AutoDesk Revit for Beginners
Exam Preparation (200)
• LEED Green Associate
• LEED AP(BD+C)
• LEED AP (EBOM)
• LEED AP (ID+C)
• AutoDesk Revit Advanced Classes
Technical Training (300)
• Green Building Technical Workshops
• LEED Credit-by-Credit Workshops
Public Speech / Free Seminars

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 Education / Training (First Things First)
 Self Reading / Awareness
 Change the Mindset (Paradigm Shift)
 Start in the Right Way (IDP)
 Seek Collaboration
 Assess your Risk
 Know your Constraint
 Update your Tools
 Green Building Certification is not a “Stamp”!

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