Citiscape LEED presentation

How can Smart Buildings be Green Buildings Labib Matta Senior Advisor October 6th, 2008 Agenda     What is a Smart building? What is a Green building? What is LEED? How can Smart buildings contribute to LEED ratings? 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 2 What is a Smart Building?  Up to 15 multiple proprietary networks for operating the building automation systems and associated devices i.e. HVAC, Security & Access, Fire & Safety. Multiple Control Environments for a single building Intelligent Building: Converge Building systems on single IP infrastructure (one cabling ) for communications of all building devices including voice and data. Manage all building and communication assets from a single platform This creates an unprecedented opportunity to: - Reduce a buildings TCO - Enhance the buildings efficiency - Provide the opportunity for new revenue Some new emerging applications: - Tying the Lighting/HVAC with occupancy schedules . - Common card to access to the building, buy lunch and activate home functions - Next generation energy management techniques Smart Building is an intelligent building that is remotely managed and controlled. Often both terms are used interchangeably.     30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 3 Intelligent Building Infrastructure            Building Management Fire Alarm Lighting Control Access Control Video Surveillance Power Monitoring Lifts Control Energy Manager Infrastructure Telephony Public Address Main Goal: Create Application Synergies that Reduce Costs and Add Value What is a Green Building? •Green Buildings refer to building structures that promote energy conservation, use environmentally friendly products and create healthy living and working environments. • In the United States alone, buildings account for: - 72% of electricity consumption, - 39% of energy use, - 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. - 40% of raw materials use. - 14% of potable water consumption •Benefits of Green: - Environmental: Protect ecosystems, improve air & water quality, conserve natural resources - Economic: Reduce Opex, enhance asset value, improve productivity, optimize life cycle performance - Health and Community: Improve occupant comfort and health and contribute to better quality of life 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 5 Green Building Practices  There is no single global standard dictating how buildings should be built in order to be Green.  Many countries have developed their own standards: • “Green Star” by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) • One Planet global initiative by WWF 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 6 LEED in a nutshell  Since its inception in 1998, LEED has grown to encompass over 14,000 projects in 50 US States and 30 countries and has become one of the most widely recognized green building programs  It is an open membership and consensus based organization  It provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable constructions and rating systems to assess and certify the “Green” status of a development. 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 7 LEED in the UAE  The Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) http://www.emiratesgbc.org has appealed to contractors and developers to join the LEED Emirates pilot program in a drive to push sustainability on new buildings in the UAE.  The UAE program will be adapted from the American version of LEED (USGBC LEED) – changes are required since some credits of the rating system are specific to the US market 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 8 LEED Versions and Levels 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 9 LEED Ratings and Certification Process  Different LEED versions have varied scoring systems based on a set of required "prerequisites" and a variety of "credits" in the six major categories listed in the previous slide In LEED v2.2 for New Construction, there are 69 possible points and buildings can qualify for four levels of certification: Certified - 26-32 points Silver - 33-38 points Gold - 39-51 points Platinum - 52-69 points For Existing Construction, there are 92 possible points for the same four levels of certification: t1           Certified - 34-42 points Silver - 43-50 points Gold - 51-67 points Platinum - 68-92 points 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 10 LEED focus areas  The rating systems address six major areas: • • • • • • Sustainable sites Water Efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Innovation and design process  The documentation required to achieve the LEED certification can be entirely submitted on-line 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 11 How can Smart contribute to LEED ratings? - Building Management Systems automation, reporting and control - Energy Management through HVAC and Lighting control - Usage Management through sensors, metering and automation - Indoor Environment Management -Thermal Management -Enhanced commissioning and maintenance Commonalities 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 12 Points Contribution to LEED New Construction Certification Process Certification Silver Gold Platinum 29 Certification Points Category Energy & Atmosphere Water Efficiency Indoor Environmental Quality Sustainable Sites Innovation & Design Process Materials & Resources Total Points 17 4 6 1 17 5 15 14 5 13 Based on USGBC LEED-NC ver. 2.2 1 0 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 13 Potential Contribution to LEED Existing Buildings Certification Process Certification Silver Gold Platinum 38 Certification Points Category Energy & Atmosphere Water Efficiency Indoor Environmental Quality Sustainable Sites Innovation & Design Process Materials & Resources Total Points 23 5 8 1 23 5 22 14 5 16 Based on USGBC LEED-EB ver. 2.0 1 0 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 14 Points Contribution to LEED New Construction Certification Process 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 15 Points Contribution to LEED New Construction Certification Process (2) 30/07/2009 Private & Confidential 16