open systems
A system that constantly takes in items from outside the system, uses them and then released them as waste
closed system
A set of actions or materials with a closed loop
leverage points
Points in a system where a small change can lead to large changes in result
negative feedback loop
a system where the output may signal the system to stop changing
positive feedback loop
a system where energy is taken from the output of a system and reapplied to the input
triple bottom line
Economic growth, environmental stewardship, social progress
continuous operations and maintenance cycle
1. audit, 2. plan, 3. measure, 4. adjust
design team members
Owners, General contractors, landscape architect, project manager, interior designer, architect, janitorial staff, lightning designer, mechanical engineer, energy consultant, occupants, facility manager
conventional building process
Design, Construction plans, Bidding process, Construction, Commissioning and turnover, Occupancy
integrative building process
Pre-Design, Design, Construction plans, Bidding process, Construction, Commission the building, Occupancy and Recommissioning, Building end of life reuse or demolition/recycle
Pre-Design
Life Cycle Approach, Develop a clear Statement of the Projects Vision, Define the Green Goals of the Building, Set Priorities, Select the Project Team, Research Green Technologies and Strategies, Assign Small Task Groups, Define Green Building Budget Item, Review Applicable Laws and Standards – Zoning and Local Codes
ICC
International Code Council
IgCC
International Green Construction Code
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
Design
Project budget incl. green building measures, test and select green technologies and strategies, check costs and finalize desicions
Construction plans, Bidding process, Construction, Commission the building, Occupancy and Recommissioning are similar as in conventional building
hard costs
Fixed assets
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