2013/SCSC/WKSP1/003 APEC Green Building Project - An Introduction

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1 2013/SCSC/WKSP1/003 APEC Green Building Project - An Introduction Submitted by: United States Workshop on Sharing Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Green Building Codes Lima, Peru 5-7 March 2013

2 Workshop: Sharing Experiences in the Design And Implementation of Green Building Codes Lima, Peru, March 5 7, 2013 Joanne Littlefair International Trade Specialist U.S. Department of Commerce APEC Subcommittee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC) Reports to the Committee on Trade and Investment Composition: All 21 APEC economies with representation from trade agencies, regulators, academics and national standards bodies General Goals of the SCSC: Increase Member alignment to international standards; Encourage regulatory cooperation and good regulatory practices; Engage business in its activities; Increase acceptance and understanding of conformity assessment and international mechanisms as a tool to facilitate trade. 1

3 Green Building Work SCSC Project: Sustainability in Building Construction (Commercial Buildings) Efficiency and Conservation Survey: Sustainability in Building Construction Two workshops Washington, D.C. Singapore in partnership with ASEAN ACCSQ Two case studies: Trade Impact of Green Building Rating Systems in the Asia Pacific Trade Impact of Life Cycle Assessment in Multi Attribute Certification Programs for Flooring and Plumbing Products 2011 Project Deliverables Survey Sustainability in Building Construction (Commercial Buildings) Efficiency and Conservation (March 2011) APEC Publication: detail.php?pub_id=1144 Meeting Outcomes Green Buildings and Green Growth: The Enabling Role of Standards and Trade (March 3 4, 2011, Washington, D.C. ) APEC Publication: detail.php?pub_id=1146 Meeting Outcomes Green Building and Green Growth: Approaches to Encouraging a Positive Green Building Climate (September 12 13, 2011, Singapore) Available through APEC Case Study Trade Impacts of Life Cycle Assessment for Flooring and Plumbing APEC Publication: detail.php?pub_id=1256 Case Study Trade Impacts of Green Buildings Rating Systems in Asia Pacific APEC Publication: 2

4 Outcomes: 2011 Green Building Work Greater transparency The APEC Survey on Sustainability in Buildings completed by 19/21 APEC economies Case studies on green building rating programs and trade impact of Life Cycle Assessment in plumbing and flooring certification programs Knowledge exchange with World Bank/IFC, World Green Building Council Consensus that voluntary initiatives, market driven programs and government led efforts all have roles in promoting greater sustainability in the built environment Standards and conformity assessment provide consensus solutions Encourage greater stakeholder engagement and maximizing use of international standards and referencing existing standards in meeting objectives Enhanced policy coordination Joint APEC ASEAN work considered a model for future cooperation Cooperation with UNEP and other organizations on understanding of green metrics and expanding availability of data on green performance Designing a Continuing Program of Work The objective is to build on the foundation of 2011 green building work, while: Responding to the APEC Leaders Statements Promote energy efficiency by taking specific steps related to transport, buildings, power grids, jobs, knowledge sharing. And education in support of energy smart, low carbon communities; and Pursue common objectives to prevent technical barriers to trade related to emerging green technologies, including smart grid interoperability standards, green buildings, and solar technologies. Partnering with, and build on the work of, the APEC Energy Working Group, Expert Group on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEEC) Continuing cooperation with the ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ) 3

5 New Multi Year Green Building Project Project: The Role of Standards and Conformity Assessment Measures in Enhancing the Performance of the Commercial Building Sector Four Focal Areas: The 1) Use of building codes to enhance building performance 2) Building information modeling to facilitate green building practices 3) Best practices in the testing and rating of products in the building envelope 4) Laboratory testing requirements as a non tariff barrier for ceiling and flooring products Building Codes Workshop Sharing Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Green Building Codes A joint APEC ASEAN workshop In collaborative partnership with Peru Informed by: Peru survey Sharing Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Green Building Codes in the APEC Economies U.S. study Building Codes and Pathways to Green in the APEC Economies Sharing of information, experiences, and best practices among APEC and ASEAN economies 4

6 Other MYP Focal Elements June 2013 Workshop (Medan, Indonesia) Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Facilitate Green Building Practices 2014 Workshops Best practices in the testing and rating of products in the building envelope Laboratory testing requirements as a non tariff barrier for ceiling and flooring products Thank you! Joanne Littlefair U.S. Department of Commerce Joanne.Littlefair@trade.gov 5