Kuwait Adaptation of Green ` Buildings Standards : Overview & Challenges

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1 GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE(S) IN GCC - WORKSHOP Kuwait Adaptation of Green ` Buildings Standards : Overview & Challenges National Committee of Building Codes in Kuwait Eng. Alia Al.Sayegh Chair of Green Buildings Technical Team 6 th May, 2015

2 BUSINESS WIRE, Research and Markets, GCC Construction Industry - Facts and Figures", July 2010

3 The need for Building Codes Challenges of Climate Change High Energy Consumption Rate Resources Exhaustion Demand for Unified Sustainable Construction Codes

4 Establishment of KNCOBC National Committee of Building Codes of Kuwait (NCOBC) was established by the Council of Ministers Decree # 1145, dated August 16 th,2010.

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6 Structure of KNCOBC NCOBC Technical Team Strategic Team Concrete Code Team Energy Code Team Fire Code Team Green Buildings Team Accessibility & Special Needs

7 GB Technical Team

8 Our Start Objectives & road map to Achieve the Goals Roles and responsibilities within the team Work program and needed Stages Necessary studies: references, systems, existing practices Terms and Terminology

9 Goals 1. the ultimate goal- to work towards sustainable built environment which is aligned with the internationally accepted sustainability values 2. to create codes, standards and practices as integral and coordinated part of the building & construction process 3. to coordinate with other teams and to contribute to integrated building system of codes, standards and practices

10 Challenges of Green Code 1. Lack of Economical Driving Force 2. Social Factors (awareness & knowledge) 3. Shortage in Local experience, specialists and expertise 4. Privation of adopting governmental authority 5. Reliance and/or Conflict with other building regulations 6. Lack of incentives 7. Poor Green Market

11 Roadmap of Green Buildings Technical Team Stage I : Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field Report : Submitted Completion : 100% Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance Report : Ongoing Completion : 75% Stage III : Regulations and Deployment Plan Report : Initiated

12 Stage I : Studies & Application of GB Systems Stage Kickoff : Nov,2010 Stage Report issued : 2012 Report Title : Report #1 : Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design Standards and Code in the Construction Field of Kuwait

13 Vision of GBT on Report #1 First Green Building Official Governmental Document Coming to a semi Green-Building -virgin Construction Field Fully Understanding of the Challenges Producing a general framework Document on the sustainability of design and construction works and the assessment of integrated building performance

14 Criticality of First Report 1. Decision Making 2. Construction Field Practices 3. Local & Regional Experience 4. Selection of Recommended Rating System 5. Setting Benchmark

15 Tackled Issues Related to 1. Decision Making Environment al Impacts of Buildings Decision Making Green Transformation Priority of Sustainable Construction and Urban Design National Conditions : Mitrological, industry, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Ecosystems

16 Scope extended to cover GCC Environmental Condition Construction Market and practices Marine and coastal Resources Biodiversity and Protected areas Policies and Initiatives Legislative Initiatives Institutional Developments

17 Environmental Footprint Comparison

18 2008 GCC Key Data

19 Tackled Issues Related to 2. Construction Field Practices Aspects to consider for sustainability of buildings & construction Green design approaches, whole building design Introduced Steps toward GB standards Cultural and historical specifities in architecture Construction industry to date in Kuwait and in GCC

20 Tackled Issues Related to 3. Local and Regional Experience Major Green and Eco-friendly projects in Kuwait and across the GCC Regional GB standards, codes and regulations Regional Green Building Assessment systems Analysis, comparisons

21 Projects Analyzed Bahrain King Abdulla World University Trade in Center KSA Arab Organizations Building in Kuwait Masdar City in UAE Eco-Friendly Stadiums in Qatar Oman 1 st Green Building by 2013

22 4. Selection of Recommended Rating System The difference between Assessment Systems (Rating Systems) and GB Codes Why do we need an assessment system? Review of International and Regional Rating Systems Define Criteria for selection

23 This part of the report includes : Review of International GB rating systems Regional GB rating systems Analysis and Comparisons between systems Findings and recommendations

24 Review Phase GB Team reviewed the following systems : LEED BREEAM Green Star Estidama QSAS (GSAS)

25 Scope of Review Background References & Standards Methodology (Assessment Procedure) Categories/ Classifications Inclusions/ Criteria Rating Local Compatibility

26 Findings All systems address common major goals and concerns in : Site Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Occupants Health, Materials Use

27 Findings However, the systems differ in: Background, Methodologies, Standards, Rating Method, Specific Criteria And Special Considerations

28 Recommendations Team members recommended GSAS Rating System (Formerly QSAS) This is also supported by the recommendation of The First Forum of the GCC Unified Building Code, October,2010 As well as the Saudi Forum of Green Buildings, October, 2010.

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30 5. Setting Benchmark Pilot Project : Case Study Application of QSAS on a local governmental project : EPWD Building : Main goals & objectives Briefly about the project The building special green building tools The QSAS method for GB assessment Expected results and conclusions

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32 Project Data BUILT UP AREA : 33,000 m2 PLOT AREA : 4670 m2 VALUE : 13,000,000 K.D. TYPE : OFFICE BUILDING Number of floors : 3 basements + Ground + 9 Floors Total parking : 220 cars Total Users : 275 employees + Visitors

33 Project s Main GB Design Features Use of Renewable Energy (4 different solar applications) Minimum Energy consumption : HVAC energy efficient system, increased thermal insulation, minimized heat transmission and radiation by reduced U and shading values of glass Minimum Water consumption : collecting gutter drains, local water treatment plant, double piping for treated water reuse Fully automated building Smart Architecture / Smart Design Responsible Materials selection

34 Stage II : Code Preparation and Issuance (Completion 75%) Partnership:

35 Finally