- 1.Northwest China CouncilPresentsBuilding Green in China - A
Case Study ofLEED Platinum Design by Raymond ChengLRS Architects,
Inc.October 1, 2008
2. Firm Introduction LRS Architects, Inc., founded in 1976, is
anaward-winning architectural design, planningand interiors firm
specializing in commercialoffice, retail, industrial, mixed-use,
multi-familyhousing, and civic projects nationally.In 2007, LRS
opened an office in Shanghai,China to better serve our clients in
Asia.Total staff of 80 people in US and China. Building Green in
China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 3. The Need for
Sustainable Design in China Unlike many other aspects of the
environmentalmovement, sustainable design is a real, practical
andlong-term practice that could make a hugecontribution to energy
savings and environmentalhealth around the world--if only
architects andbuilding owners would fully embrace
itsprinciples...For China, sustainable design isn'tmerely an
interesting idea. It's necessary forcontrolling energy usage in
crowded and constantlyexpanding urban areas. By Forbes.com Building
Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 4. The Need
for Sustainable Design in China China's construction market, which
builds nearly half the world's total new buildings every year, and
by 2020 will account for 40 percent of the country's total energy
consumption......While it contributes 15 percent of the world's
GDP, China consumes 30 percent of the earth's steel and half its
concrete. On top of which, buildings in China consume a third of
the country's increasingly endangered water supplies. from
Treehugger.com Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED
Platinum Design 5. What is LEED?LEED stands for Leadership in
Energy and Environmental DesignIt is a Green Building Rating System
encourages sustainable green building and development practices
through the creation and implementation of performance criteria in
the following areas: - Sustainable Site - Water Efficiency - Energy
and Atmosphere - Materials and Resources - Indoor Environmental
QualityThe total possible LEED points available are 69 (for new
construction). LEED Certification is awarded at the following
levels: Certified 26-32 points, Silver 33-38 points, Gold 39-51
points, Platinum 52-69 points. (from US Green Building
Council)Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum
Design 6. Sustainable SiteChannel development to urban areas with
existing infrastructureReduce pollution and land development
impacts from automobile use.Conserve existing natural areasProvide
a high ratio of open space to developmentLimit disruption and
pollution of natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff.
Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 7.
Water EfficiencyLimit or eliminate the use of potable water, or
other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or
near the project site, for landscape irrigation.Reduce generation
of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local
aquifer recharge.Maximize water efficiency within buildings to
reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 8.
Energy and AtmosphereEstablish the minimum level of energy
efficiency for the proposed building and systems.Achieve increasing
levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite
standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated
with excessive energy use.Encourage and recognize increasing levels
of on-site renewable energyEncourage the development and use of
grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution
basis. Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum
Design 9. Materials and ResourcesExtend the life cycle of existing
building stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources,
reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as
they relate to materials manufacturing and transport.Divert
construction, demolition and land clearing debris from disposal in
landfills and incinerators. Redirect recyclable recovered resources
back to the manufacturing process.Increase demand for building
products that incorporate recycled contentIncrease demand for
building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured
within the region Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED
Platinum Design 10. Indoor Environmental Quality Establish minimum
indoor air quality (IAQ) Minimize exposure of building
occupantsperformance to enhance indoor air quality into potentially
hazardous particulates andBuildings chemical pollutants. Minimize
exposure of building occupants, Provide a high level of lighting
systemindoor surfaces, and ventilation aircontrol by individual
occupantsdistribution systems to EnvironmentalTobacco Smoke (ETS).
Reduce the quantity of indoor aircontaminants that are odorous,
irritatingand/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of
installers and occupants.Building Green in China - A Case Study of
LEED Platinum Design 11. Shanghai, China Building Green in China -
A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 12. LRS Architects Sustainable
Design Mentor Graphics World Headquarters Campus (1993)Building
Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 13. LRS
Architects Sustainable Design adidas Village America Headquarters
Campus PGE Earth Advantage Award (2002)Building Green in China - A
Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 14. LRS Architects Sustainable
Design Hillsboro Civic Center LEED Gold Certification
(2004)Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum
Design 15. LRS Architects Sustainable Design LRS Architects Office
LEED Gold Certification (2008)Building Green in China - A Case
Study of LEED Platinum Design 16. Zhangjiang Hi-tech ParkPhase IV
Project Conceptual Design Building Green in China - A Case Study of
LEED Platinum Design 17. Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Phase IV Project
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Platinum Design 43. Kunshan Dongxin Street ConceptualMaster Plan
Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 44.
Kunshan Dongxin Street Conceptual Master Plan Building Green in
China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 45. Kunshan Dongxin
Street Conceptual Master Plan Building Green in China - A Case
Study of LEED Platinum Design 46. Kunshan Dongxin Street Conceptual
Master Plan Building Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum
Design 47. Kunshan Dongxin Street Conceptual Master Plan Building
Green in China - A Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 48. Kunshan
Dongxin Street Conceptual Master Plan Building Green in China - A
Case Study of LEED Platinum Design 49. Highlights and Challenges of
Doing Work in ChinaHighlights: Opportunities to work on large scale
sustainable projects. Promote cultural exchange between US and
China staff. Establish relationships with people with great
hospitality. Challenging opportunities to compete with
international companies. Great Chinese food!Challenges:
Understanding of the Chinese culture. Fast paced work schedule.
Establish local presence to reduce cost. Language barriers.
Adapting local practices. China is a country that stresses on Who
You Know not What You Know. Building Green in China - A Case Study
of LEED Platinum Design
