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Included in this Program Area are links to, and highlights from, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System,TM case studies of green construction efforts, software and databases to aid in determining which construction products and processes are the most effective, and assorted high performance construction guidelines and standards.
In EO 13423, Section 2(f), Federal agencies are required to ensure that:
Section 3(a) mandates that the heads of each agency implement within the agency sustainable practices for high performance construction, lease, operation, and maintenance of buildings.
EO 13423, Section 9 provides the following definition applicable to this Program Area.
- sustainable - to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans.
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A voluntary product stewardship agreement achieved through multistakeholder dialogue. It has been signed by 7 states, the USEPA, and more than 95% of the industry. The focus of the MOU is a series of goals for reuse, recycling, and waste diversion of carpeting by 2012.
Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
24 January 2007
Executive Order 13423 "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", signed by President Bush on January 24, 2007. The order sets goals in the areas of energy efficiency, acquisition, renewable energy, toxics reductions, recycling, renewable energy, sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, fleets, and water conservation. In addition the order requires more widespread use of Environmental Management Systems as the framework in which to manage and continually improve these sustainable practices.
With this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed in January 2006, signatory agencies commit to federal leadership in the design, construction, and operation of High-Performance and Sustainable Buildings. A major element of this strategy is the implementation of common strategies for planning, acquiring, siting, designing, building, operating, and maintaining High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. Included in the MOU are the 5 Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings which includes more detailed guidance on the parameters for and the implementation of principles for optimizing energy performance, conserving water, improved indoor environmental quality, integrated design, and reduction of the impact of materials.
In accordance with Section 4(b) of Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", implementing instructions have been issued to Federal agencies to provide detail and direction to agencies as the work to fulfill the goals and requirement of the Executive Order. Section 8 of these instructions are specific to pollution prevention. These instructions are dated March 29, 2007.
OMB Circular A-11 was revised in 2002 to encourage Federal agencies to incorporate ENERGY STAR® or the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating SystemTM into up front design concepts for new construction and/or building renovations. Agencies must report if they incur or anticipate incurring additional costs for incorporating these standards.
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) officials in cooperation with leading global construction firms, will develop new practices for limiting waste, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring better uses of finite natural resources by the global construction industry. The principal objective will be to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from new construction projects, UNEP said. UNEP will encourage governments to include sustainability considerations in newlegislation and building standards, help building firms meet these standards, and promote their uptake by the financial sector when it finances new construction.
Presented at the CEC Mexico City Public Meeting 2007, the presentation reviews Federal policy and examples of implementation.
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A newsletter published by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).
Each online issue of Ecotecture focuses on a particular aspect of the ecological design field, such as the redesign of cities for better ecological performance, sustainable agriculture, ecological housing, and alternative energy. The site also features interviews with a leading ecological designer and a forum for sharing ideas, designs, and the results of experiments.
A subscription-based monthly newsletter from BuildingGreen.com featuring comprehensive, practical information on a range of topics related to sustainable design in the built environment.
Issued annually, this is a directory of environmentally preferable building products and material includes more than 1,850 product listings that designers, builders, and building owners can use in identifying products that can improve the environmental performance of their buildings.
A listing of proven green building strategies that have been submitted and utilized by LEED Certified projects.
This voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing a high-performance, sustainable building was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED can be applied to every building type and phase of a building lifecycle. Specific programs exist for the following building types: new commercial construction and major renovation projects; multiple buildings and on-campus building projects; existing building operations and maintenance; commercial interiors; core and shell development projects; homes neighborhood development, schools, and retail operations.
The roster search and referral system is accessible to anyone contemplating the use of consensus building and dispute resolution services where environmental, natural resources, or public lands issues are involved.
A website-based information resource for the mid-Atlantic region. The SBR Directory is a searchable database of Green Building and Sustainable Development businesses, organizations, and programs.
This directory has been compiled by Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center to make it easier to find businesses that sell native plants or seeds and provide professional landscape or consulting services.
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This website was created to help project teams understand the basic concepts of sustainability, and to provide resources needed to create high performance buildings using either the Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) or US Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating tool. Policy and guidance documents are available for project teams who plan, design or build Army facilities.
Focused on the Northwest, the clearinghouse has a library of technical information on efficient buildings, processes, and practices as well as links to energy efficiency programs, organizations, tools and resources.
EnergyIdeas is operated and managed by the Washington State University Extension Energy Program in Olympia, Washington. Funding is provided by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance).
Environmental Protection Agency's Green Building website links to tools and resources to help project teams learn about energy efficiency and renewables, green building materials, indoor environment, water conservation and waste.
This site offers useful information and resources on sustainable building services, practices, products, and techniques. The Sustainable Building Sourcebook is available online, and a searchable directory of green building professionals is located on this site.
The system is sponsored by the DOE Federal Energy Management Program. The system provides easy access to a compilation of federal agency policies and guidelines on energy efficient, sustainable government facilities. Exemplary policies from other levels of government are also included. Documents included range from general policy directives to specific design criteria and operating requirements.
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Annual invitational critique and award of the Top"Green" projects displaying innovation and leadership in sustainable design sponosored by AIA, United States Department of Energy(DOE), Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).
The BMRA is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to facilitate building deconstruction and the reuse/recycling of recovered building materials.
CRBT is dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible practices in construction. Helpful website includes online version of the "Guide to Resource Efficient Building Elements: A Directory of Environmentally Responsible Building Products", useful links and research.
Started by the Canadian government, Ecologo certifies products as environmentally preferable after a stringent process that includes third party verification of compliance to EcoLogoM certification criteria. EcoLogoM has certified the environmental leaders in over 300 categories of products. The description for product categories contain the product specific requirements, how verification of meeting the requirements is done, and category definitions. Broad categories in which EcoLogo has certified products include: automotive related products and services; building and construction products; cleaning and janitorial products; containers, packaging, bags, and sacks; marine products; office furniture, equipment, and business products; printing products; pulp and paper products; consumer products; and services.
The Energy Efficient Building Association promotes a systems approach to ensure energy efficiency, building durability, occupant comfort and health, and environmental responsibility. Its Web site provides downloadable information (in PDF format) for energy- and resource-efficient buildings and assists small, low-rise commercial buildings with specific criteria for design, construction, and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Help protect our environment by designing buildings with superior energy performance. Top performing facilities that are designed to earn the ENERGY STAR require less money to operate and are responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Take advantage of tools and resources from EPA, and join building design professionals from around the country who are demonstrating their commitment to creating sustainable architecture.
This partnership encourages electricity customers to voluntarily purchase or generate green power. Green Power Partners must use green power in an amount that meets or exceeds EPA’s minimum benchmarks. EPA offers market information, communications assistance and recognition. Many familiar Fortune 500 companies, cities, states, federal agencies, universities and small businesses are Green Power Partners. To learn more about the Green Power Partnership and how to become partner, please visit: http://epa.gov/greenpower/.
A national network of green building professionals, environmental and health activists, socially responsible investment advocates and others who are interested in promoting healthier building materials as a means of improving public health and preserving the global environment.
NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization bringing together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States.
A new partnership between the Enterprise Foundation and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is contributing to the greening of affordable housing. In September 2004, these organizations—joined by the American Institute of Architects, the American Planning Association and several other corporate, financial and nonprofit partners—launched the Green Community Initiative, a $550 million fund to build more than 8,500 environmentally friendly affordable housing units over the next five years. Through this new Green Communities Initiative, Enterprise and NRDC will work through community development corporations and homebuilders to provide grants, loans, equity, training and technical assistance to encourage housing developers to incorporate green design into their work.
This is a source of information on technological innovations in the housing industry. The inventory focuses on technologies currently considered to be "emerging" (i.e. with a market share of 5% or less) in a wide range of categories; from new materials, components and systems to complete houses. PATH is a voluntary partnership in which leaders of the homebuilding, product manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries join forces with representatives of Federal agencies concerned with housing.
The Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency includes the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The partnership will provide energy saving solutions for households across the country and support research and implementation of a new generation of energy efficiency technologies.
A consortium of ten federal government Member agencies and over 260 non-federal
Cooperators representing various disciplines within the conservation field: biologists, botanists, habitat preservationists, horticulturists, resources management consultants, soil scientists, special interest clubs, non-profit organizations, concerned citizens, nature lovers, and gardeners. PCA Members and Cooperators work collectively to solve the problems of native plant extinction and native habitat restoration, ensuring the preservation of our ecosystem. This site contains state or regionally-specific guides on native plant landscaping, grant programs, in invasive species.
This web portal is a top favorite of green building experts. It links to tools, references, guidelines, and success stories for many important sustainability topics. Please add it to your favorites list.
SBIC brings together design professionals, corporations, and individuals who are committed to sustainable design. The site has wonderful resources, tools, reference guides and training opportunities.
The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
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In recognition of Earth Day 2005, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected eight examples of architectural and “green” design solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
The 2005 CTC winner is the FAA’s Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) building in Seattle, WA. An overview what they have done in the Sustainable Design/Green Building arena that warrented this award starts on page 16 of the Closing the Circle News.
The collaborative design for the Missisquoi NWR Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station construction project included community members, community partners, Efficiency Vermont, the State of Vermont, the Town of Swanton, the FWS, and a design team led by Centerbrook Associates of Centerbrook, CT. The new facility has features in all of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) categories. The renewable energy system produces enough power, on an annual basis, to operate the lighting, computers, and miscellaneous plug loads of the facility (per estimate prepared by Efficiency Vermont). Water conservation features save an estimated 250 kgal annually.
The competition, collected ideas from students and professionals on designing buildings for adaptation, deconstruction, and material reuse. Lifecycle building incorporates innovative strategies for creating buildings that can be easily disassembled, allowing their components to be reused rather than landfilled to conserve resources and energy.
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Executive Order 13423
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