Final Un Ppt
- 1. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP The Global Highway to Sustainable Economic, Business and Social Development
- 2. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP GreenTech & Sustainability The Global Highway to Sustainable Economic, Business and Social Development Impact of Green Building on Global Warming Global Green Building Code United Nations Headquarters, NYC October 7, 2009 Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED AP VP, AIT Global Inc. Adjunct Professor, NYU-POLY jeffreyseigel@optonline.net (917) 886-8011
- 3. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP • Fossil Fuels (85+% of Energy Used) • Green House Gases • Global Warming • Sustainability • Green Buildings • USGBC / LEED • International Green Construction Code Overview
- 4. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP Rest of World China USA India Russia 2006 CO2 Emissions
- 5. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP In the United States: 1 – Buildings 38% of CO2 2 – Transportation 3 – Industry
- 6. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP In the United States . . . Buildings account for: • 38% of CO2 Emissions • 72% of Electricity Consumption • 39% of Energy Use • 40% of Raw Materials Use • 30% of Waste Output • 14% of Potable Water Consumption SGBC STATISTICS 2008 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING RESEARCH AGENDA 2008
- 7. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP Green Buildings have accounted for the following reductions: • Reduce CO2 by 33-39% • Reduce Energy by 29-50% • Reduce Waste by 70% • Reduce Water by 40-50% USGBC WEBSITE – 2009 / Additional Sources
- 8. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP USGBC / LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design • Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum Levels • LEED Certifications (NC, EB, CI) • Lower Operating Costs • Increased Asset Value • Reduce Waste Sent to Landfills • Conserve Energy and Water • Healthier Environment for Occupants USGBC WEBSITE - 2009
- 9. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP LEED EB – EXISTING BUILDINGS EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, NYC • Symbol of 20TH Century • Seven Wonders Modern World • 2.6 Million SF / 1,250 Feet Tall • $120 Million Improvements • 6,500 Windows Refitted • Energy Reduced 40%, $4.4 Million Year Energy Savings USGBC-Costar Websites / Huffington Post 7/5/09 / Additional Sources
- 10. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP NEXT STEPS • Educate - Global Warming Emergency • Educate - Benefits of Green Building • City Green Building Codes • State Green Building Codes • National Green Building Codes • International Green Construction Code, ICC Draft Anticipated 2010 • Implement Global Green Building Code
- 11. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP Is Humanity Exacerbating Global Warming? Can Humanity Save Humanity?
- 12. Jeffrey S. Seigel, B.S., J.D., LEED® AP Civilization is in our Hands Can Green Buildings Reduce Global Warming?