Recent Ac*vi*es in Green Building Green Building Environment increased focus on measurable savings and environmental impact Topic Green Building continues to be strong theme
Key Element saving energy & environmental impact
Driving Forces New Base Codes
Certifications
LEED 2012 (v.4) delayed IECC 2012 version EnergyStar certifies up to 58% more stringent vs hi-rise residential ’09, U-factors as low as 0.29
New Products
to meet new codes
Legislative vs Executive Branch
Government limits use of Green Building Rating Programs
increased demand to show payback
vs Competitive Rating Systems
conflicting green building laws
New rating systems challenge LEED, USGBC’s LEED system still dominant
3rd Party Labeling
Increased Scrutiny on Green Marketing
green claims must be verifiable
New Green Guidelines E.P.A. Activity Federal Trade Commission
Life Cycle Analysis