Current Situation of Green Building in Europe A Presentation by Adrian M Joyce Senior Adviser
The ACE: Member Organisations from All EU Countries plus Norway, Switzerland and Candidate Countries 47 Member Organisations Representative at National Level Regulatory and Professional Bodies Represents Over 480,000 Architects
The Challenge: Climate Change Greatest Market Failure Ever Stern Review Energy Efficiency Responsible use of Resources Quality, Sustainable Built Environment Continued Prosperity in an Eco- Friendly Economy
Green Building: Architecture Responsive to Climate and Human Needs Design That Takes Optimal Advantage of Ambient Energy Sources Orientation, Choice of Materials, Indoor Air Quality Dramatically Reduced Energy Demands Long Life, Low Maintenance
Necessary Factors: Integrated and Holistic Policies and Legislation Research and Innovation Reliable Information on Materials, Products and Techniques Informed and Committed Clients and Professionals Skilled Workforce
Policies and Legislation: European Economic Recovery Plan European Energy Efficiency Action Plan Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Construction Products Regulations Sustainable Energy Technologies Plan Galway Institute of Technology, Ireland - Murray O Laoire Architects
Research and Innovation: European Construction Technology Platform Energy Efficient Buildings European Initiative ( 1bn) Sustainability Labelling of Buildings CEN: Sustainability of Construction Works Lead Market Initiative Common Language Private Dwelling, Ardeches, France
Common Language: In Partnership with the European Concrete Platform Generate Generic Definitions of Terms Used in Sustainable Construction Launch at European Sustainable Energy Week 2010 Using a Wiki to Ensure Broad Acceptability (Launch 16th October) European Parliament, Brussels
Consequences: Green Buildings Appearing all Over Europe Danger of Green- Washing Governments Promoting Sustainable Construction Education and Training Systems Evolving Continued Professional Development Essential forum, Rum, Austria - Richard Freisinger and Manspeter Gruber, Architects
Issues: Major Energy Renovation of Existing Buildings Up-Skilling the Workforce Motivating the Public at Large Property Ownership - Split Incentives Quickly Bringing Innovative Materials and Techniques to Market Materials Neutral Fhw Architectes, Brussels
Labelling of Buildings: Energy Performance Certificates Environmental Assessment Methods (BREEAM, LEED...) Full Sustainability Labelling is now Emerging (LEnSE...) Individual Member States Systems (FR, DE, DK...) Example of an Energy Performance Label - UK
Examples 1: Pallet House Re-Uses Discarded Pallets Result of Design Competition Highly Insulated Can be Self-Built Is Appropriate for Developing World Situations Conserves Resources Gregor Pils and Andreas Claus Schnetzer, Architects, Austria
Examples 2: Office Solar XXI New Build Offices and Laboratories - Portugal No Air Conditioning Natural Cooling Active Integrated Solar Panels Solar Thermal Panels are Backup for Heating High Levels of Daylight Pedro Cabrito and Isabel Diniz, Architects, Portigal
Examples 3: York Street Housing 66 Apartments in City Centre Location - Ireland Extensive Consultation with Residents Careful Orientation of Buildings Rainwater Harvesting High Levels of Insulation Passive and Active Solar Systems Sean Harrington Architects, Ireland
Conclusions: Green Building is Part of the Solution Urgency to Ensure Widespread Use of this Approach New Buildings - No Excuses Existing Buildings - Need for Innovation, Incentives and Ingenuity ACE - Publication on Architecture and Sustainability Sean Harrington Architects, Ireland
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