GREEN CONSTRUCTION Reconnecting with Nature
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2021 HOMEOWNER WEBINARS SCHEDULED The Chesapeake Chapter is offering the following Webinars geared specifically for Board Members & Homeowners.
COST: Members—FREE! Non-Members—$10.00
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Thursday, September 30, 2021 7:00–9:00 pm “Board Member Best Practices”
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:30–11:30 am “How to Make the Best Use of Professional Advisors”
PLEASE NOTE: dates may be subject to change. For more information about each seminar, visit our events page at www.caimdches.org/events. Contact the Chapter Office for questions: contact@caimdches.org 18
–rom the first form of shelter to modern society, the built environment has come a long way. However, this has come with a cost to both the environment and the quality of life. As more buildings are built around the world, natural context is being overtaken, limiting greenspace for individuals to enjoy while taxing the environment with increased emissions and pollution. However, with the implementation of sustainable alternatives (in new construction and existing properties), life within nature can be restored and a future on earth can be preserved. Globally, the built environment and construction sector accounts for nearly 40% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. This includes but is not limited to, material extraction, material transportation, machinery usage, and operational usage (energy, cooling, heating, etc.). In addition, buildings contribute pollutants into local waterways through stormwater run-off. To combat these environmental issues, cities such as Toronto, Canada have reformed building bylaws to require a greener approach within new construction. For example, buildings with a certain amount of roof area are required to designate 20–60% of roof space to a green roof. However, older buildings nearing the age of renovation can also implement many strategies to bring nature closer to their occupants. These strategies (listed on the following page) improve the quality of life, longevity of life, and comfort for building occupants while improving building performance.
