Site Selection and Development
Presented by- Chaitanya JadkarRoll No. 07
Current Buildings
Sustainable Building• Sustainability may be defined as meeting the
needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Green building is a trend in the architecture field to build structures that are water and energy efficient out of environmentally friendly materials.• This requires close cooperation of the design
team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages
Green Buildings
Principles of Sustainable Buildings
Optimize site potential Optimize energy use Protect and conserve water Optimize building space and material use Enhance indoor environmental quality Optimize O & M practices Waste and toxic reduction
Optimize site potential
Proper site selection – location, orientation, and landscaping of a building affect local ecosystems, transportation methods, and energy use.
Siting for physical security is a critical issue in optimizing site design, including locations of access roads and parking.
Reduce, control, and/or treat storm water runoff. If possible, strive to support native flora and fauna of the region in the landscape design
Site Selection
The impact of site selection and design is no less important than the sustainable design of a building itself. Development cost Infrastructure designing Ease of maintenance
Site development, landscape, mitigation of heat, island effect, light pollution reduction
Prior to selecting a site Potential environmental disturbances that may occur as a result of
the project need to be evaluated
To be avoided: Prime farmland Previously undeveloped land with an elevation lower than 5 feet
above the elevation of the 100-year flood as defined by the Emergency Management Agency;
Land identified as habitat for any species or state threatened or endangered list
land within 100 feet of any wetlands Previously undeveloped land within 50 feet of a body of water which
supports or could support fish, recreation Land which was public parkland.
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Plan to
reduce pollution from construction activities Control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and
airborne dust generation.
Site Selection
Identify sites that do not have sensitive site elements or restrictive land types.
Select a building design and location with the least environmental impact.
Development Density and Community Connectivity When selecting a site, give preference to urban sites with dense
development and pedestrian access to services such as banks, libraries, day care facilities, grocery stores, post offices, and restaurants.
Alternative Transportation
Public Transportation Access. Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms. Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles. Parking Capacity.
Site Development
Protect or Restore Habitat
Brownfield Redevelopment.
Site Development
Maximize Open Space Storm water Management • Reduce impervious surfaces• Manage storm water runoff• Increase on-site infiltration• Maintain natural storm water flows to avoid
disturbing natural water hydrology.
Heat Island Effect — Non-Roof. Reduce heat island effect through the use of shaded surfaces, vegetated surfaces, and open-grid paving or high-albedo materials.
Heat Island Effect — Roof. Reduce effect of heat island by installing high-albedo and vegetated roofs (which reduce heat absorption).
Site Development
Heat Island Effect — Non-Roof. Reduce heat island effect through the use of shaded surfaces, vegetated surfaces, and open-grid paving or high-albedo materials.
Heat Island Effect — Roof. Reduce effect of heat island by installing high-albedo and vegetated roofs (which reduce heat absorption).
Site Development
Site Development
Light Pollution Reduction.
The site’s internal and external light levels should be minimized to reduce impact on nocturnal environments, improve nighttime visibility (through glare reduction), and avoid night-sky pollution.
Light Pollution Reduction The site’s internal and
external light levels should be minimized to reduce impact on nocturnal environments, improve nighttime visibility (through glare reduction), and avoid night-sky pollution.
Site Development
WHY??
The buildings we construct today must be able to-Cope up with future climate-Continuing to function under extreme conditions Temperature Flooding Wildfire Wind impact damage, etc.
Why??Sustainable development
recognizes that growth must be both inclusive and environmentally sound to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity for today’s population
References
www.dwt.com www.usgbc.org/ “LEED Green Building Rating System and Sustainable Sites”,
Steven Harrison, P.E., LEED AP and Jim Noll, P.E., Professional Development Advertising Section — CONTECH Construction Products Inc
“Green Building 101”, Walker Wells, RESCUE Program Director, CA. “Sustainable Site Design/ Water Efficiency”, California Sustainable
Design Training Manual.
Thank you!!!
Question:
What factors are considered for Green Building Site Selection and Development?
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