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KUWAIT GREEN BUILDING FORUM
FUNDAMENTALS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODE IN THE CONSTRUCTION FIELD OF
KUWAIT National Committee of Building Codes in Kuwait
Eng. Alia Al.SayeghChair of Green Buildings Technical Team
23rd May, 2012
GCC Construction Projects
• National Committee of Building Codes of Kuwait (NCOBC) was established by the Council of Ministers’ Decree # 1145, dated August 16th,2010.
Establishment of KNCOBC
Demand for Unified Sustainable Construction
Codes
Challenges of Climate Change
High Energy Consumption
RateResources Exhaustion
The need for Building Codes
NCOBC
Technical Team
Concrete Code Team
Energy Code Team
Fire Code Team
Green Buildings
Team
Accessibility & Special
Needs
Strategic Team
Structure of NCOBC
GB Technical Team
Goals• 1. the ultimate goal- to work towards sustainable
built environment which is aligned with the internationally accepted sustainability values
• 2. to create codes, standards and practices as integral and coordinated part of the building & construction process
• 3. to coordinate with other teams and to contribute to integrated construction building construction system of codes, standards and practices
Challenges of Green Approach1. Lack of Economical Driving Force2. Social Factors (awareness & knowledge)3. Shortage in Local experience, specialists and
expertise4. Privation of adopting governmental authority5. Reliance and/or Conflict with other building
regulations 6. Lack of incentives7. Poor Green Market
Our Start
•Objectives & road map to Achieve the Goals
•Roles and responsibilities within the team
•Work program and needed Stages
•Necessary studies: references, systems, existing practices
•Terms and Terminology
GBT Team - Work Stages
• To reach the assigned goals and objectives in the best way, the GBT team agreed to work in the following stages :
1- Studies & Application of GB Systems2- Elaborating Green Building Standards3- Elaborating Codes and Regulations4- Monitor and follow-up with the
developments of Authorities Implementing the issued standards & codes.
Stage I : Studies & Application of GB Systems
• Stage Kickoff : Nov,2010• Stage Report issued : Feb, 2012• Report Title : Report #1 : Fundamentals for Establishment of Sustainable Design
Standards and Code in the Construction Field of Kuwait
• Pending : Finalizing Assessment on the case study project.
Vision of GBT on Report #1
• First “Green Building” Official Governmental Document
• Coming to a semi “Green-Building”-virgin Construction Field
• Fully Understanding of the Challenges • Producing a general framework Document on
the sustainability of design and construction works and the assessment of integrated building performance
Criticality of First Report
1. Decision Making
2. Construction Field Practices
3. Local & Regional Experience
4. Selection of Recommended Rating System
5. Setting Benchmark
Decision Making
Environmental Impacts of
Buildings
Green Transformation
Priority of Sustainable
Construction and Urban
Design
National Conditions : Mtrological,
industry, Biodiversity,
Climate Change,
Ecosystems
Tackled Issues Related to1. Decision Making
Scope extended to cover GCC
• Environmental Condition • Construction Market and practices• Marine and coastal Resources• Biodiversity and Protected areas• Policies and Initiatives• Legislative Initiatives• Institutional Developments• Civil Society
STATUS OF ACCESSION TO THE MAJOR MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS DEALING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
IN GCC COUNTRIES
Country Cites Cbd
Cartagena
Unfccc
Kyoto proto
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Ozone Ccd Pops Cms Basel Herit
ageUnclo
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Bahrain . R1996
. R1994
A2006
A1990
A1997
S2002
. R1992
R1991
R1985
Kuwait R2002
R2002
. A1994
A2005
A1992
R1997
S2001
. R1993
R2002
R1986
Oman . R1995
A2003
R1995
A2005
A1999
A1996
R2005
. A1995
A1981
R1989
Qatar A2001
R1996
A2007
A1996
A2005
A1996
A1999
A2004
. A1995
A1984
R2002
KSA A1996
A2001
. A1994
A2005
A1993
A1997
S2002
A1991
R1990
A1978
R1996
UAE A1990
R2000
. A1995
A2005
A1989
A1998
R2002
. R1992
A2001
S1993
R – Ratified, A – Acceded, S – Signed ((Source: The Middle East Institute, 2008)
Environmental Footprint Comparison
2008 GCC Key Data
Conclusion
• Despite all steps forward, greening buildings and sustainable transformation will require :
Comprehensive range of expanded
policies
Long term strategies
Setting of clear and realistic targets
(energy and water performance)
Cross-sectoral policies to fight climate change
Balance between economic incentives, effective legislations, regulations and
standards
Tackled Issues Related to2. Construction Field Practices
Aspects to consider for sustainability of buildings & construction
Green design approaches, whole building design
Introduced Steps toward GB standards
Cultural and historical specifities in architecture
Construction industry to date in Kuwait and in GCC
• Major Green and Eco-friendly projects in Kuwait and across the GCC
• Regional GB standards, codes and regulations• Regional Green Building Assessment systems• Analysis , comparisons
Tackled Issues Related to3. Local and Regional Experience
Projects Analyzed
Bahrain World Trade Center
Oman 1st Green Building by 2013
Eco-Friendly Stadiums in Qatar
Masdar City in UAEKing Abdulla University in KSAArab Organizations Building in Kuwait
4. Selection of Recommended Rating System
• The link between Assessment System and GB standards & Codes
• Review of International and Regional Rating Systems
• Define Criteria for selection
Review Phase
• GB Team reviewed the following systems :LEEDBREEAMGreen StarEstidamaQSAS
Scope of Review• Background• References & Standards• Methodology (Assessment Procedure)• Categories/ Classifications• Criteria• Rating• Local Compatibility
Unique Scheme CoverageScheme QSAS Estidama Comments
Mosques + + -QSAS has a comprehensive assessment system for Mosques that focuses on providing healthy and sustainable mosques and range from a measurement of energy consumption to the thermal comfort provided to prayer halls. Estidama does not have an assessment system for Mosques.
Hotels + + -QSAS has a comprehensive assessment system for Hotels developed to assess and rate the design of hotels ranging in varying scales from boutique hotels to large scale resorts. Estidama does not have an assessment system for Hotels.
Light Industry + + -QSAS has a comprehensive assessment system for Light Industry created to assess and rate the design of new light industrial buildings that use labor intensive operations primarily to produce consumer goods. Estidama does not have an assessment system for Light Industry.
Sports + + -QSAS has a comprehensive assessment system for Sports developed to assess and rate the sustainability performance for spectator sports facilities. Qatar 2022 has adopted the system for its venues for the tournament. Estidama does not have an assessment system for Sports.
Parks + + -QSAS have a comprehensive system dedicated to parks with multiple scales. Estidama does not have an assessment system for Parks.
Health Care UnderDevelopment -
QSAS will have a comprehensive system dedicated to health care facilities with multiple scales. Estidama does not have an assessment system for health care.
Rail++ -
QSAS developed this unique scheme for the Rail projects, fully understanding the specific challenges and considerations of them
Findings
• All systems address common major goals and concerns, addressed in common categories : Site Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Occupants Health, Materials Use
• However, Systems differ in : background, methodologies, standards, rating method, specific criteria and special considerations
Recommendations
• Team members recommended the Primary System QSAS and the Reference System BREEAM-Gulf.
• This was supported by the recommendation of The First Forum of the GCC Unified Building Code, 11-13 October,2010
• As well as the Saudi Forum of Green Buildings, 16-18 October, 2010.
• Pilot Project : Case Study – Application of QSAS on a local governmental project : EPWD Building :
Main goals & objectivesBriefly about the projectThe building special green building toolsThe QSAS method for GB assessmentExpected results and conclusions
5. Setting Benchmark
Project Data
• BUILT UP AREA : 33,000 m2• PLOT AREA : 4670 m2• VALUE : 13,000,000 K.D.• TYPE : OFFICE BUILDING• Number of floors : 3 basements + Ground + 9
Floors• Total parking : 220 cars• Total Users : 275 employees + Visitors
Project’s Main GB Design Features• Use of Renewable Energy (4 different solar applications)
• Minimum Energy consumption : HVAC energy efficient system, increased thermal insulation, minimized heat transmission and radiation by reduced “U” and shading values of glass
• Minimum Water consumption : collecting gutter drains , local water treatment plant, double piping for treated water reuse
• Fully automated building• Smart Architecture / Smart Design• Responsible Materials selection
Expected Impact on Local Environment
• Energy saving• Reduce CO2 emission• Use of recycled materials • Reduce the amount of construction waste materials• Efficient use of resources • Reduce impacts on
– Environment– Human health
• Improve quality of life
Expected Impact on Construction Industry
• Proper Use of Land and Sites• Reduce the life cycle cost of buildings• Efficient use of energy inside buildings• Proper use of building materials• Reduce the deterioration rate of building• Better Quality of Life for Building occupants
Finally…
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