Energy Efficiency and Atmosphere

1
Green Building Design
Applying Principles of Green Engineering to
Building Design
Tad Radzinski, P.E., LEED AP
2
(No Transcript)
3
Total Integrated Design (Synergy)?

• Working with all people involved in design and
  use of building (home owner, architect,
  engineers, etc.)?
• All elements of the design rely on each other to
  maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Orientation
• Building shell and windows
• Appliances and lighting
• HVAC System
• Materials

4
Sustainable Sites

• Site Selection
• Reduced Site Disturbance
• Stormwater Management
• Infill and Urban Redevelopment
• Brownfields
• Transit Oriented Development
• Building Orientation
• Footprint

5
(No Transcript)
6
Orientation
7
(No Transcript)
8
Passive Solar Design

• Free Heat from the Sun
• South Facing Glass
• Daylighting
• Overhangs
• Thermal Mass
• Passive Cooling and Natural Ventilation

9
(No Transcript)
10
(No Transcript)
11
(No Transcript)
12
(No Transcript)
13
Energy

• Design for Reduced Energy Consumption
• Building Envelope and Weatherization
• Heating and Cooling Systems
• Lights and Appliances
• Renewable Energy

14
Energy Efficiency
15
Building Envelope

• Insulation
• Windows
• Minimize infiltration

16
(No Transcript)
17
ICF
18
(No Transcript)
19
Heating and Cooling System

• Maximize efficiency
• Minimize or eliminate combustion and use of
  fossil fuels

20
(No Transcript)
21
(No Transcript)
22
(No Transcript)
23
Indoor Environmental Quality

• Coatings and Finishes
• Furniture
• Flooring
• Fresh Air Ventilation

24
Renewable Energy

• Distributed Generation
• PV
• Solar Hot Water
• Wind
• Grants

25
(No Transcript)
26
(No Transcript)
27
(No Transcript)
28
Water Efficiency

• Landscaping
• Dual Flush and composting toilets
• Water use reduction
• Rainwater collection systems

29
(No Transcript)
30
(No Transcript)
31
Green Roofs
32
(No Transcript)
33
Conclusion

• All design aspects and disciplines are connected
• Look at the whole picture starting with the land
  and site
• Consider long term costs not just up front cost
• Take advantage of free and renewable resources
  (solar energy, rainwater, etc.)?
• You have the power of choice which can drive the
  market and help promote sustainability