Highlights of Green Building Development ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 2006 2016 3 1
Why Build Green? Since its creation in 1999, Arlington s Green Building Density Incentive Program has led to the development of over 30 LEED certified commercial, apartment, and hotel developments. Together these buildings are estimated to be saving millions of kilowatt-hours of energy and millions of gallons of water each year. Selection of low toxicity materials, non-smoking requirements, daylighting, and accessible on-site open space supports the health of Arlington s workers, residents, and visitors. Green Buildings benefit Arlington by reducing stress on local infrastructure systems such as the electric grid and wastewater treatment plant, making our growing community more resilient and secure. The following pages highlight the collective impacts of the 32 buildings that have participated in Arlington s Green Building Program. energy water site recycling COVER: Green roofs and solar panels atop 1776 Wilson Boulevard (LEED Platinum Certified). PHOTO OPPOSITE: Peck Courtyard at 800 N. Glebe Road (LEED Gold Certified). Outdoor spaces support the health and well-being of residents. health 2
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A Growing Community Over 20 million square feet of new buildings have been constructed in Arlington since 2006, including LEED certified and non-leed certified buildings. Population is also increasing with over 20,000 new residents since 2006. The exciting news is that even with this growth, total County water and energy use is starting to decrease. MILLION SQUARE FEET NEW BUILDINGS SINCE 2006 (CUMULATIVE) 1 25 20 15 10 5 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 NEW RESIDENTS SINCE 2006 (CUMULATIVE) 2 25,000 20,000 4 1 Arlington County Annual Development Highlights projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/ annual-development-highlights/ 2 Arlington County Urban Design and Research Profile projects.arlingtonva.us/planning/urban-design/ profile/ 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
A More Sustainable Community The Green Building Program is contributing to an overall decrease in energy and water use in Arlington County. Technologies pioneered in green buildings, including LED lights and low-flow toilets, eventually achieve broader market adoption and compound community energy and water savings. TOTAL COUNTY ENERGY USE 1 TRILLION BTUs 20 15 10 5 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL COUNTY WATER USE (kgal) 2 8 7 1 Excludes government; Natural gas use estimated as 7.1 trillion Btu for 2006 and 2008 due to lack of data from Washington Gas. 2012 had an extremely mild winter, suppressing gas and electric demand for heating. SOURCE: Arlington County Department of Environmental Services 2 SOURCE: Arlington County Department of Environmental Services BILLION GALLONS 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 5
Green Building Certifications Arlington s Green Building Program uses the U.S. Green Building Council s LEED certification and Viridiant s EarthCraft certification standards to evaluate key sustainability criteria in new construction. Apartment developments also install Energy Star lighting and appliances and WaterSense plumbing fixtures to help residents save on utilities. More recently, the program requires Energy Star Building certification to evaluate ongoing energy performance after the building is occupied. Green Building Development The Navy League Building at 2300 Wilson Boulevard, completed and occupied in 2006, was Arlington s first LEED office building. Since 2012, most new developments are built with some level of green building commitment. GREEN BUILDING COMPLETIONS IN ARLINGTON, VA NUMBER OF BUILDINGS 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 LEED Certified Earthcraft Certified No Green Certification 6
GREEN BUILDING LOCATIONS See page19 for list of addresses. 120 66 3 POTOMAC RIVER 66 50 120 395 1 7
Green Buildings Save Energy 1 1) Roof Insulation at M Flats Crystal City, 505 18th Street S., (LEED Gold Certified) reduces heating and cooling losses. 2) High Quality insulation installation at The Springs Apartments, 555 N. Thomas Street, (Earthcraft Platinum certified) keeps residents comfortable and saves energy. 3) Super-efficient Variable Refrigerant Flow HVAC units at Latitude Apartments, 3601 Fairfax Drive (LEED Gold Certified). 4) Ductwork test at Union on Queen,1515 N. Queen Street, (LEED Gold certified) improves heating and cooling system efficiency. 2 3 5) Daylighting the parking garage at 2201 Pershing Apartments (LEED Gold certified) allows for fewer lights and reduces electricity use. All apartments install Energy Star appliances and light fixtures. 4 8 5
ENERGY SAVED IN ARLINGTON S GREEN BUILDINGS 500,000 400,000 107,000 MBTU savings 1 MBTU 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Energy Business as Usual Energy Green Buildings Annual Energy Savings (2016) 107,000 Mbtu 1,600 Homes Off the Grid 2 1 Estimated annual energy savings in 2016 are from conservation measures such as LED lighting, increased insulation, high efficiency boilers, and advanced heating and cooling systems that were included in Arlington s 32 green buildings. MBTU = Million British Thermal Units. 2 Greenhouse Gas Equivalent: epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator 9
Green Buildings Save Water Arlington s green buildings save millions of gallons of water per year. Saving water saves energy. Upstream, energy is needed to make water safe to drink. Downstream, energy is used to treat wastewater. These water savings result in an estimated 12,000 kwh of annual energy savings. PHOTO: Jeff Rosenburg, Vienna, VA Intake for the Washington Aqueduct on the Potomac River, Arlington s source of fresh water. 10
WATER SAVED IN ARLINGTON S GREEN BUILDINGS 120,000 100,000 40 million gallons saved 1 80,000 KGAL 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Water Business as Usual Water Green Buildings Annual Water Savings (2016) 40 Million Gallons 2 Million Showers 2 1 Estimated annual water savings in 2016 are from conservation measures such as dual flush toilets, waterless urinals, and faucet aerators that were included in Arlington s 32 green buildings. 2 10-minute shower at 2 gal/minute 11
Construction Waste Management Recycling preserves natural resources and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. 116,000 Tons Construction Waste Recycled 12
Green Buildings Recycle A dual chute trash and recycling system encourages residents to recycle at the Bartlett, 520 12th Street South (LEED Silver certification anticipated). 13
Urban Heat Island Reduction The urban heat island effect occurs when parking lots, roads, building roofs, and other dark surfaces absorb heat during the day, resulting in: Increase in electricity demand for air conditioning Increase in health problems during heat waves Impacts to aquatic life due to increased stormwater temperatures Trees and vegetation in parks, along streets, and on rooftops are the most effective way to reduce the urban heat island effect. PHOTO: Vegetated roof overlooking the Potomac River at 1400 Crystal Drive (LEED Gold certified). 14
COOL ROOFS ON GREEN BUILDINGS 250,000 TOTAL SQUARE FEET 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Vegetated Roof White Roof 10 20 Vegetated roofs have the power to cool with evapotranspiration. White roofs also help to reduce heat islands by reflecting the sun s rays. Most buildings install a combination of vegetated and reflective roofing. 15
Green Buildings Create Jobs Building green takes expertise. 1) Green roof installation at Courthouse Plaza (top photo) 1 2) An energy consultant prepares for a duct leakage test at the Gables Transitional Living Program building (middle) 3) An energy consultant prepares for a blower door test at The Springs Apartments (bottom) 2 PHOTO OPPOSITE: Love and Carrots, a local start-up, farms on the roof at Ten at Clarendon, 3110 10th Street North (LEED Gold Certification anticipated). 16 3
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A More Sustainable Future Arlington has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 75% by 2050 and has pledged commitment to the Paris Climate Accord. Even though buildings built today are more energy efficient, they are still large energy consumers. Arlington s Green Building Incentive program will continue to play an important role in stimulating technological advancements and market transformation needed to achieve our long-term energy and sustainability goals. Find out more about how you can support a more sustainable future for Arlington at arlingtonenergy.us. The Green Building Incentive program is administered by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy in the Department of Environmental Services. 18
Green Buildings in Arlington, VA 2006-2016 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va SILVER 4401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va SILVER 2800 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, Va CERTIFIED 1531 N. Pierce Street, Arlington, Va SILVER 2101 N. Westmoreland Street, Arlington, Va CERTIFIED 1200 N. Irving Street, Arlington, Va CERTIFIED 220 S. 20th Street, Arlington, Va SILVER 2800 S. Randolph Street, Arlington, Va 3000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va SILVER 1200 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, Va CERTIFIED 4271 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Va SILVER 1210 N. Highland Street, Arlington, Va 1776 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va PLATINUM 1812 N. Moore Street, Arlington, Va PLATINUM 2201 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington, Va SILVER 900 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va 800 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va 1500 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, Va 1211 S. Fern Street, Arlington, Va 2009 14th Street, Arlington, Va 2101 N. Monroe Street, Arlington, Va 1919 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, Va 707 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, Va 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, Va 707 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, Va SILVER 1400 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va 929 Long Bridge Park Drive, Arlington, Va 3440 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Va 2145 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va 3001 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, Va 650 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA SILVER 19
ArlingtonEnergy.us 20 PHOTO: Transit-oriented development along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, looking west.