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CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"Among the respondents using rating systems, the highest percentage (73%) report that better performing buildings are the main benefit they achieve, exceeding the next most popular benefit—marketing/competitive advantage—by 19 percentage points. This strongly suggests that the decision to use a certification system is driven more by the rigour required in the approach to green than by promotion of the project as green, which is often associated with the use of such systems."
(12)Spencer, Sarah. Making the connection between green buildings and occupant health. usgbc.org. 2017. Web.
"As supported by data-driven studies like the COGfx study by Harvard, architects, designers and sustainability consultants can have a direct effect on worker productivity through occupant health factors such as ventilation effectiveness, air quality, water quality, active design, natural environment connections and thermal and noise comfort."
Anonymous. How does water efficiency effect building? Usgbc.org. 2014. Web.
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Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
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Anonymous. How does water efficiency effect building? Usgbc.org. 2014. Web.
"According to the EPA, "water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps we can all take around the house. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations."
Poppenheimer, Linda. What is Green Building and Why is it Important? Greengroundswell.com, 2013. Web.
"According to the U.S. EIA, roughly 41% of total U.S. energy consumed in 2011 was used in buildings (about 40 quadrillion BTUs)."
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" Dr. Joseph Allen, assistant professor of exposure assessment science and director of the Healthy Buildings program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, led the research. "The energy savings of green buildings come with a massive public health benefit through associated reductions in air pollutants emitted," he said. "We developed the co-benefits of the built environment (CoBE) calculator in this study as a tool that people can use for understanding the health impacts of building portfolios, investments and building strategies. The decisions we make today with regard to buildings will determine our current and future health."
(14)BStone. The History of Green Building and Construction. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
" Even today, the building industry in the United States uses up forty percent of all raw materials. Any reduction through the use of sustainable, recycled materials will have a huge impact on resource preservation."
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
" Most green buildings cost a premium of <2%, but yield 10 times as much over the entire life of the building.[20] The stigma is between the knowledge of up-front cost vs. life-cycle cost. The savings in money come from more efficient use of utilities which result in decreased energy bills. Also, higher worker or student productivity can be factored into savings and cost deductions. Studies have shown over a 20 year life period, some green buildings have yielded $53 to $71 per square foot back on investment.[21"
Risinger, Matt. Foundation Waterproofing that Works. jlconline.com. 2017. Web.
" Newer-generation liquid-applied materials that use SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) are specifically designed for waterproofing concrete. They function as true waterproofing because they are completely insoluble in water and can resist hydrostatic pressure...The material is spray-applied as a liquid, so it goes on as a continuous, monolithic membrane. At critical areas—transitions between the footer and the foundation wall, inside corners, or pipe penetrations—a liquid material perfectly conforms to surface variations without a lot of fancy origami."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
" Selecting low-flow sink and bathtub faucets, showerheads and toilets can reduce indoor water use by 30-40%."
ProCore Editorial Staff. Is Green Building Worth It? Jobsite.Procore.com, 2017. Web.
"...the reason there was such a low premium for green building is that the countries studied all have fairly active green building councils, which have lobbied for raising the bar when it comes to code standards. With a greener code, the gap between the baseline (code) and a green building shrinks, meaning it costs less to get there. This also means that in locations with lower code requirements, the cost to go green may be higher."
24hPlans. Cost to Build Green Home. 24hPlans.com, 2018. Web.
"A comprehensive study by Efficiency Vermont concluded an impressive list of annual energy savings above code for net zero ready construction: Single family: 67% Duplex: 61% Quadplex: 57% Office, open floor plan: 72% Office, closed floor plan: 74%"
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"A holistic approach to design, construction, and demolition that minimizes the building's impact on the environment, the occupants, and the community. (California Building Standards Commission)"
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"A practice that 'meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs' (1987 UN Convention on Environment and Development)"
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
"A recent survey by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development finds that green costs are overestimated by 300 percent, as key players in real estate and construction estimate the additional cost at 17 percent above conventional construction, more than triple the true average cost difference of about 5 percent."
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"A systematic approach to achieving human development in a way that sustains planetary resources, based on the recognition that human consumption is occurring at a rate that is beyond Earth's capacity to support it. (Answers.com)"
mtidy. Rainscreen-101. mtidy.com. 2019. Web.
"A variety of techniques and products can be used to create the air gap needed in a rainscreen system. Sure Cavity and Gravity Cavity are made of a rigid corrugated plastic with a mortar blocking fabric that covers the exterior wall surface and provides a predictable drainage gap and an unobstructed path for moisture to exit the wall system. This system, combined with appropriate weeps and ventilation, creates a ventilated cavity which encourages drying and mitigates the risks of moisture in both liquid and vapor form."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"As was pointed out the Green Building 101 installment on Sustainable Sites, it's wise to choose landscaping elements that are appropriate to the climate and require minimal water. Because of their varying root systems, grass, trees, and flowers all have different water requirements, so when you design your garden, consider the layout of the irrigation system, and try to arrange plants according to the amount of water they need."
(12)Spencer, Sarah. Making the connection between green buildings and occupant health. usgbc.org. 2017. Web.
"As with with USGBC's LEED rating system, performance-based rating systems embrace addressing the health of building occupants through measures and standards that enhance human physiology. In each of these rating systems, projects can earn simultaneous certifications that connect green building and occupant health through certification of the built environment."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017
"Asia Square performs in the top 10 per cent of buildings in Singapore, in terms of water efficiency, according to PUB, Singapore's national water agency. Compared to other standard commercial buildings, Asia Square consumes 35 per cent less energy."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"Because water is so vital, and because the ability to clean and reuse it becomes increasingly important, it's an area where we've seen significant evolution and real innovation over the years. Early building strategies recognized the value on a single slant roof, which allows runoff to be collected in one place. Likewise, gravity obviously supports water pressure, so the higher above ground a storage tank sits, the more efficiently the water will feed out."
mtidy. Rainscreen-101. mtidy.com. 2019. Web.
"Building codes call for two layers of WRB to create a "drainage plane" in the wall system, with the outer layer of WRB acting as a "sacrificial layer." MTI conducted Independently verified testing to measure the moisture levels of the layers in a system with the Sure Cavity rainscreen system compared to a system without a rainscreen. The system without the rainscreen allowed moisture levels to exceed 16% for nearly 5 days and over 20% for nearly 4 days from a single wetting event (Wood Moisture Equivalent levels of 16-20% promote fungal growth, and 20% or higher promote rot). In contrast, the testing verified that Sure Cavity rainscreen system prevented the moisture-sensitive layers from getting wet."
Rawat, Rishi. Green Buildings in India. Ecoideaz.com, 2016. Web.
"Building green is not about a little more efficiency. It is about creating buildings that optimize on the use of local materials, local ecology and most importantly they are built to reduce power, water and material requirements."
Poppenheimer, Linda. What is Green Building and Why is it Important? Greengroundswell.com, 2013. Web.
"Building operations personnel are the true heroes of green building. They are the ones responsible for monitoring, tweaking, fixing, and maintaining a building and its systems throughout the building's life cycle."
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"Buildings can deliver billions of dollars' worth of public health benefits, including fewer hospitalizations and reduced climate impacts - if they're energy efficient. So says new study by Harvard University, which examined a subset of green-certified buildings over a 16-year period in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Germany and Turkey."
mtidy. Rainscreen-101. mtidy.com. 2019. Web.
"Cementitious materials such as stucco have a long history of bonding to plastic building materials like housewrap. Many housewraps claim to be "drainable" by incorporating wrinkles or raised patterns. However, these products do not create a 1/8" rainscreen gap. Using a rainscreen with a three dimensional drainage plane with rigid channels guarantees that the rainscreen will drain water than gets past the exterior veneer."
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
"Centralized wastewater treatment systems can be costly and use a lot of energy. An alternative to this process is converting waste and wastewater into fertilizer, which avoids these costs and shows other benefits. By collecting human waste at the source and running it to a semi-centralized biogas plant with other biological waste, liquid fertilizer can be produced."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"Doing the right thing and client demand are the top triggers for increased green building activity in the Canadian market, selected by 42% as one of their top three choices."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"Ecologist John Todd devised consolidated ecosystems which treat wastewater and sewage using aquatic plants, fungi, and other organisms. These have generally been used in commercial-scale operations, and not scaled down for residential purposes, or up for city-wide water treatment. But the concept reminds us that our own greenspace can be a filter for the water we waste, making reuse easier."
Risinger, Matt. Foundation Waterproofing that Works. jlconline.com. 2017. Web.
"Effective foundation waterproofing is more than just one product; it's a system with three critical components: a membrane to protect the concrete; a drainage mat to relieve hydrostatic pressure and allow water to drain down, instead of in; and a French drain at the footing level to carry water to a daylight drain or to a sump pump."
Anonymous. How does water efficiency effect building? Usgbc.org. 2014. Web.
"Effective strategies include: Install efficient plumbing fixtures. Use non-potable water. Install submeters. Choose locally adapted plants. Use xeriscaping. Select efficient irrigation technologies."
Mishra, Gopal. Building Elements of Green Buildings. The Constructer, 2018. Web.
"Extensive rainwater harvesting apparatus existed 4000 years ago in the Palestine and Greece. In ancient Rome, residences were built with individual cisterns and paved courtyards to capture rain water to augment water from city's aqueducts."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"From something as seemingly frivolous as changing colours, to something more strategic like working with various stakeholders to make calculated, eco-friendly plans, design can pave the way to a greener future."
Anonymous. How does water efficiency effect building? Usgbc.org. 2014. Web.
"Furthermore, large amounts of wastewater can overwhelm treatment facilities, and the untreated overflow can contaminate rivers, lakes, and the water table with bacteria, nitrogen, toxic metals, and other pollutants. To avoid this damage to the ecosystem, additional municipal supply and treatment facilities must be built, at public cost. Water pumping and treatment, both to and away from the project, also require energy, whose production generates additional greenhouse gas emissions."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"GREEN BUILDING 101: Water Efficiency, Both Inside and Outside the Home ARCHITECTURE 05/16/2014 under Architecture, Botanical, Design, Environment, Green Building14 Comments Flip by Inhabitat Staff VIEW SLIDESHOW There are few things we take for granted as much as our ability to turn on the tap and get water in a seemingly endless supply. Even during droughts, and despite warnings about shortages and conservation, most of us treat this precious resource as a given. The average American uses 80-100 gallons of water per day, and while less than half of that will be used for cooking or drinking, chances are that all of it is treated, potable water from the municipal provider. What many people don't realize is that it's fairly easy to implement systems for recycling and reusing water on your own property, thereby decreasing the demands on shared supplies, and reducing your water bills. Read on for details on the three LEED-Hcriteria for water efficiency at home, plus additional info on wastewater treatment and reuse. X Water Collection and Reuse If you hate to miss out on a great bargain, look out the window next time it storms to see what you're passing up—there's no more cost-effective water source than rain. In fact, if a single thunderstorm drops 1 inch of rain on your yard, you have just watched the equivalent of over 250 bathtubs full of water trickle by!"
(14)BStone. The History of Green Building and Construction. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
"Good location is a central component of Eco construction. Homes should be close to the community or public transportation to reduce the need for driving and they should be in a place that will not harm the environment around them. Green homes should also be designed to encourage recycling, manage water use, and minimize energy use."
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
"Green architecture also seeks to reduce waste of energy, water and materials used during construction. For example, in California nearly 60% of the state's waste comes from commercial buildings[18] During the construction phase, one goal should be to reduce the amount of material going to landfills. Well-designed buildings also help reduce the amount of waste generated by the occupants as well, by providing on-site solutions such as compost bins to reduce matter going to landfills."
Kriss, Jacob. What is Green Building? Usgbc.org, 2014. Web.
"Green building is a holistic concept that starts with the understanding that the built environment can have profound effects, both positive and negative, on the natural environment, as well as the people who inhabit buildings every day. Green building is an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative of these effects throughout the entire life cycle of a building."
ProCore Editorial Staff. Is Green Building Worth It? Jobsite.Procore.com, 2017. Web.
"Green building is often approached as an alternative that can be slapped on at the end of the design phase, if there's money left in the budget. The research, however, shows that green building does not necessarily cost more than conventional construction, when it is integrated early in the design. Project costs are driven by many different factors, not all of them related to the greenness of the building.''
Poppenheimer, Linda. What is Green Building and Why is it Important? Greengroundswell.com, 2013. Web.
"Green building uses an integrative project approach which brings people together at the front end to collaborate and share ideas that can enhance building performance and save money during construction and building operation."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Green buildings make use of evaporative cooling systems to save on energy. Such systems use water for cooling. Keeping in mind the huge need to conserve water, the water used such cooling towers is non-potable water and the same is not drained out but recycled time and again and reused."
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
"Green buildings often include measures to reduce energy use. To increase the efficiency of the building envelope, (the barrier between conditioned and unconditioned space), they may use high-efficiency windows and insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors. Another strategy, passive solar building design, is often implemented in low-energy homes. Designers orient windows and walls and place awnings, porches, and trees[8] to shade windows and roofs during the summer while maximizing solar gain in the winter. In addition, effective window placement (daylighting) can provide more natural light and lessen the need for electric lighting during the day. Solar water heating further reduces energy loads."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"Green buildings, designed to use resources more efficiently and cause minimal damage to the natural environment, have been hailed as a way to cope with the impact of climate change and reduce the environmental impact of urban living. Energy, water, indoor environmental quality, materials and so on are all taken into account in the buildings' planning, design, and construction."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Grey water can be defined as untreated waste water which has not come into contact with water closet waste."
(15)BStone. Energy Efficient Housing Design for Insulation, Heating, and Cooling in an Eco-Friendly Home. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
"High-quality windows are also an essential component of energy efficient design. At their best, windows can act as insulation themselves, rather than an avenue for heat to escape and cold air to enter. Today, windows for an eco-friendly home can be coated with low-emissivity coatings, which block longer-wavelength heat from escaping, retarding the release of heat through windows. Another advancement in window design is the use of low-conductivity gases to seal the small spaces between panes of gas. Argon is the most frequently used low-conductivity gas seal, while windows made with krypton have an even higher quality energy efficient design."
ProCore Editorial Staff. Is Green Building Worth It? Jobsite.Procore.com, 2017. Web.
"In London, a construction and development company partnered with a building owner to improve the green features in an older office building where it was the major tenant. Together, the team was able to reduce energy use by 56% and use 55% less water than code. The refurbishment is expected to have a 13-year payback, and the building kept an existing tenant who was looking to relocate."
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"In fact, HEALTHfx found that on average, for every dollar saved on energy costs by green buildings, another 77 cents was saved in health and climate benefits. In China and India, the effects were more drastic, with approximately $10 in health and climate benefits for every dollar in energy savings."
24hPlans. Cost to Build Green Home. 24hPlans.com, 2018. Web.
"In other words, zero energy homes cost about 5% more than homes built to minimum code."
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"In some countries, health and climate benefits far exceeded - in dollar amounts - energy savings. Globally, the studied green-certified projects saved billions of dollars in energy costs. Also globally, 33,000 kilotons of CO2 were avoided, equivalent to 7.1 million fewer passenger cars on the road for one year."
Risinger, Matt. Foundation Waterproofing that Works. jlconline.com. 2017. Web.
"In the old days, the go-to foundation waterproofing was an asphalt-based, black, nasty goo. That material is a byproduct of oil refining and is actually not considered "waterproofing" but only "dampproofing." Asphalt goo can't block bulk water that builds up against a foundation; it can only prevent the moisture from damp soil from seeping into concrete. As soon as that moisture accumulates and saturates the soil, it builds hydrostatic pressure that can drive the water right through asphalt dampproofing."
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"It is important to understand the difference between green building standards and green building guidelines, because while guidelines do provide thresholds for efficiency, compliance is usually voluntary. On the other hand, standards provide definitive efficiency thresholds, but are written in language that is enforceable and is also readily adopted by reference into codes and other regulations."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Low-flow plumbing fixtures like faucets, shower heads, and toilets have become an increasingly common feature in green homes today, and for good reason. Large quantities of water are saved by the use of plumbing fixtures which are designed to operate with less water."
Mishra, Gopal. Building Elements of Green Buildings. The Constructer, 2018. Web.
"Materials for a green building are obtained from natural, renewable sources that have been managed and harvested in a sustainable way; or they are obtained locally to reduce the embedded energy costs of transportation; or salvaged from reclaimed materials at nearby sites."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"More respondents find utility incentives to be more compelling than government incentives..."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"New technologies which use less water are becoming increasingly significant than ever before, this will ensure that we protect the existing sources of fresh water which is most essential for avoiding the crisis of water in the future."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"One of the major benefits of recycling greywater is that it is a huge source with a low concentration of organic matter."
Mishra, Gopal. Building Elements of Green Buildings. The Constructer, 2018. Web.
"Passive solar design uses sunshine to heat, cool and light homes and other buildings without mechanical or electrical devices. It is usually part of the design of the building itself, using certain materials and placement of windows or skylights."
mtidy. Rainscreen-101. mtidy.com. 2019. Web.
"Rigid insulation with taped seams is being included in many building envelopes in order to meet new energy code requirements. Drainage is essential in these wall systems, and is typically included exterior of the rigid insulation, between the insulation and veneer which has no effect on the R-Value. In systems where the rigid boardstock insulation creates the exterior veneer (such as EIFS) research has shown that a drainage gap of 1/8" behind rigid insulation allows drainage and maintains over 90% of R-Value."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Site And Design Efficiency Reduced Energy Usage Reduced Water Consumption Environmentally Safe Construction Materials Better Air Quality"
(11) Environmentecologyadmin. Environment and Architecture. environmentandecology.com. 2019. Web.
"The Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) category in LEED standards, one of the five environmental categories, was created to provide comfort, well-being, and productivity of occupants. The LEED IEQ category addresses design and construction guidelines especially: indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal quality, and lighting quality.[15]"
Poppenheimer, Linda. What is Green Building and Why is it Important? Greengroundswell.com, 2013. Web.
"The U.S. EPA estimates landscape irrigation accounts for about 1/3 of all residential water use, more than 7 billion gallons per day."
Anonymous. How does water efficiency effect building? Usgbc.org. 2014. Web.
"The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the United States uses more than 400 billion gallons of water per day. The operation of buildings, including landscaping, accounts for approximately 47 billion gallons per day—12% of total water use."
(12)Spencer, Sarah. Making the connection between green buildings and occupant health. usgbc.org. 2017. Web.
"The WELL Building Standard (WELL), in particular, takes a data-based approach, as it analyzes the physical environment of a building through performance verification measures and prescriptive standards within categories such as interior air quality to determine the wellness impact on building occupant health."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"The ability of green buildings to promote greater health and well-being in building occupants is another critical factor that has helped influenced the growth in the green building market so far, with 60% reporting this as the top social reason for their current investments in green."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"The average American uses 80-100 gallons of water per day, and while less than half of that will be used for cooking or drinking, chances are that all of it is treated, potable water from the municipal provider."
24hPlans. Cost to Build Green Home. 24hPlans.com, 2018. Web.
"The bottom line for long-term housing costs is that lower energy costs for a green home allow homeowners to recoup the higher purchase price in four to eight years... From that point forward, homeowners get the best of both - a green home and lower total expenses for mortgage and operating the home. And if they do put their home on the market, it will likely sell in a shorter time and at a higher price."
Rawat, Rishi. Green Buildings in India. Ecoideaz.com, 2016. Web.
"The building construction industry produces the second largest amount of demolition waste and greenhouse gases (35-40%)."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017
"The colour of buildings affect heat absorption. Light-coloured paint can help reflect the sun's heat away from the building. According to Solar Today Magazine, white walls, for example, gain 35 per cent less heat than black walls, therefore requiring less energy to cool the building. Lighter-coloured and brighter aesthetics are thankfully also on trend."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"The global fight against climate change is real, and Singapore, aptly nicknamed, the Garden City, might just have the potential to combat it through technology and green building design. While Singapore's own emissions contribute only about 0.11 per cent of the global total, the nation's acclaimed city-in-a-garden setting can be a role-model for other cities. In fact, Singapore has already exported its urban development expertise, notably to Tianjin Eco-city in China, and Amaravati in India."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
"The irrigation of lawns and gardens consumes up to 50% of the potable water we bring onto our property, and much of that just ends up as runoff, rather than being absorbed by the plants being watered."
mtidy. Rainscreen-101. mtidy.com. 2019. Web.
"The rainscreen is the first line of defense against the effects of moisture on the wall detail. A rainscreen is the weather-facing surface of an exterior wall detail that stands off at least 1/8" from the moisture-resistant surface of the structural back up wall. In many cases this would be a brick veneer, stone veneer or other types of masonry veneers."
ProCore Editorial Staff. Is Green Building Worth It? Jobsite.Procore.com, 2017. Web.
"The report found that the average premium in sales price for a green building was 5-30%, depending on the level of certification it had achieved. This is based on studies looking at residential and office buildings in the US, UK, the Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, and Japan. Rental premiums for green buildings were 0-17.3% in studies in the US and Australia. There was also found to be a 0-23.1% increase in rental occupancy rates for LEED and Energy Star buildings in the US."
(15)BStone. Energy Efficient Housing Design for Insulation, Heating, and Cooling in an Eco-Friendly Home. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
"The same concept for heating an eco-friendly home exists for cooling a home — the better the house is built in the first place, the less energy that will be needed to cool a home, and therefore the more energy efficient the design. Idealing, opening windows at night, closing them during the day, and blocking out the sunlight with curtains, and the shade of trees will do most of the cooling, leaving a central or room air conditioner to do only a small amount."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"The three key components of water efficiency in green buildings according to the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) are: Reduce Indoor Potable Water Use Reducing Water Consumption to Save Energy Improve Environmental Well-Being"
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"The top benefit, in addition to cost savings, reported by the experts in green commercial real estate, is creating a positive tenant experience."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"The wall[ of Asia Square]is designed out of completely recyclable materials, and is water and energy efficient when it comes to self-maintenance. Condensed water droplets are collected from air handling units and used to water plants in toilets in the building, helping to achieve utility cost savings."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"There are no government incentives in Canada, but government mandates have made a large impact on the decision to build green by most companies. Green Building policies and more stringent building codes in some jurisdictions are considered to have a high impact by about three quarters of respondents. For those seeking to increase the level of green building in Canada, the best tool may be to create stricter mandates."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"There is a common misconception that going green is costly, as green materials and products can be expensive. The truth is that it does not need to be. Even if they do cost more initially, organisations should also balance these against the long-term savings they can reap."
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"Today, everyone seems to be talking "green" and "sustainable". When it comes to water-efficiency and water conservation, these terms represent extremely important trends affecting design professionals, building owners and managers, manufacturers, end-users, water utilities, government and certainly the water-efficiency practitioner."
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"Typical water use efficiency categories within many of the national green building programs include: Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings Residential appliances (clothes washers, dishwashers) Water treatment equipment (softeners, filtering systems) Landscape & landscape irrigation Pools, fountains, and spas Cooling towers Decorative and recreational water features Water reuse & alternate sources of water (graywater, rainwater and stormwater, cooling condensate and cooling tower blowdown, foundation drain water) Specialty processes, appliances and equipment (food service, medical, laboratories, laundries, others) Metering & submetering Once-through cooling Vegetated green roofs Building water pressure"
Poppenheimer, Linda. What is Green Building and Why is it Important? Greengroundswell.com, 2013. Web.
"U.S. EPA 2010 statistics show commercial and residential economic sectors accounted for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions which include burning fossil fuels for heat, use of products containing greenhouse gases, and waste."
Mishra, Gopal. Building Elements of Green Buildings. The Constructer, 2018. Web.
"Using non-toxic materials and products will improve indoor air quality, and reduce the rate of asthma, allergy and sick building syndrome. These materials are emission-free, have low or no VOC content, and are moisture resistant to deter moulds, spores and other microbes."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Water Conservation - It implies curtailment of water usage and includes day-to-day demand management for better water usage."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"Water Efficiency - In simple terms, it means responsible use of fresh water and reducing the overall usage of water and minimizing wastewater. It also points toward using improved practices and technologies which deliver equal or better life service with reduced water consumption."
Alliance for water efficiency. Green Building Introduction. allianceforwaterefficiency.org. 2008, 2019. Web.
"Water efficiency practitioners must become involved in the larger green building task. Because many local green building programs fail to consider or emphasize water efficiency, instead focusing on other important environmental issues, there is a need to bring water efficient practices, designs, and products to the attention of the sponsors and originators of these programs."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"We have the opportunity to create man-made structures that could enhance, not destroy, the existing landscape. Designers therefore have a responsibility to find ways to balance aesthetics and functionality with choices to reduce the environmental impact."
ProCore Editorial Staff. Is Green Building Worth It? Jobsite.Procore.com, 2017. Web.
"When we look at the cost of a workplace operating over its lifespan, 85% of its costs are for salaries and benefits, 10% for rent, and 1% for energy. Therefore, increases in productivity can have a great effect on the profitability of a company."
MacKenzie, Derek. Green Buildings, Singapore's natural ally in climate change fight. Eco-business.com, 2017.
"With smart homes becoming the new norm, going green is easier than ever. Installing smart lighting that can be controlled with timers or light and motion sensors can decrease energy usage drastically. Smart home devices present the next step towards green buildings."
Gupta, Meghna. The concept of water efficiency in buildings. gosmartbricks.com. 2018. Web.
"You May Think - 70 percent of the earth is covered in water and take this fact for granted, but do you know how much of this is Fresh Water? The answer is - just 2 percent. What's even more alarming is that out of that 2 percent, 1.6 percent is confined to the glaciers and polar ice caps. India holds the planets 2nd largest population at 1.3 billion which is expected to grow to 1.7 billion by 2050. It's a daunting truth, but India finds itself unable to serve the massive populace with safe, clean water."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"• Improve Indoor Air Quality: This factor carries notably more weight in Canada and is likely linked to the high level of importance placed on healthy buildings (see page 27). One factor that may contribute this is to the colder climate in Canada and the increased time spent indoors as a result."
CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
"• Reduce Water Consumption: Compared with global concerns, driven by many countries and regions in which droughts have been a long-standing issue, reducing water consumption is a much lower priority in Canada."
Inhabit Staff. Green Building 101 Water Efficiency. inhabit.com. 2014. Web.
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(14)BStone. The History of Green Building and Construction. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
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(15)BStone. Energy Efficient Housing Design for Insulation, Heating, and Cooling in an Eco-Friendly Home. brighthub.com. 2019. Web.
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Risinger, Matt. Foundation Waterproofing that Works. jlconline.com. 2017. Web.
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CaGBC. Benifits Driving the and Retrofit Market. CaGBC.org. Study. Web.
By far, the most important social reason for building green identified by the respondents is that green buildings promote greater health and well-being, with 60% selecting this as one of the top two most important social drivers."
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The study builds on the team's 2015 COGfx Study - COGfx is shorthand for your brain's cognitive function - which showed 101 percent improvement in cognitive function test scores when workers spent time in an office with high ventilation, low CO2 and low volatile organic compounds, compared to when they were in a "conventional" office environment. In 2016, the team expanded the experiment and found that, in green-certified buildings, employees scored 26 percent higher on cognitive function tests, reported 30 percent fewer sick building symptoms and 6 percent higher sleep quality scores."
(12)Spencer, Sarah. Making the connection between green buildings and occupant health. usgbc.org. 2017. Web.
The study yielded noteworthy results, demonstrating: An 8 percent increase in employee decision-making performance equates to as much as approximately $6,500 equivalent in improved productivity per person each year. The increased productivity is 150 times greater than the resulting energy costs. 101 percent higher cognitive performance scores in green buildings with enhanced ventilation when compared to conventional buildings. Crisis response scores were 131 percent higher; strategy scores 288 percent higher; and information usage. scores 299 percent higher in green buildings with enhanced ventilation when compared to conventional buildings."
