Scottsdale, AZ Green Building Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/documents/greenbuilding/ProgramOverview.pdf
Description:
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
WHY GREEN BUILDING?
The act of building has a significant effect on our regional and global environments. In the process
of building, resources are consumed, natural habitats are altered and the ecological systems that
support life are affected. This has been the case for thousands of years, but as the world’s population
and patterns of consumption have increased, the impacts have become more critical.
There are growing initiatives to reduce the
environmental impact of building. New materials
are being introduced that use resources more
efficiently and wisely. Energy efficiency and indoor
air quality are playing a greater role in the
construction of healthy and comfortable homes, and
efforts are underway to reduce water consumption
and the inordinate amount of waste generated
during construction.
By designing for energy, water, and resource
efficiency, buildings improve in performance with
enhanced comfort and lower operating costs. With
Green Building, we can satisfy all of our housing
needs, conserve limited resources, and protect our
natural environment for the long-term health of our
planet and future generations.
OVERVIEW
The Scottsdale Green Building Program rates
building projects in the following six environmental
impact areas:
• Site Use • Energy • Indoor Air Quality
• Building Materials • Solid Waste • Water
A green building point rating system is used to
qualify projects into the program. Design flexibility
is achieved by offering over 150 green building
options, while maintaining a whole building systems
approach. A builder, designer, or developer may
enter any given number of projects into the program.
The Green Building Program is voluntary and open
to builders in the Scottsdale area.
INCENTIVES
As a consumer-driven program, the city of Scottsdale
is engaged in an on-going effort to bring the program
to the attention of the general public and building
industry:
* Development process assistance (expedited plans)
* Construction job site signs
* Directory of participating builders and designers
* Certification (green building inspections)
* Lecture series, workshops, and special events
* Homeowner’s manual (explanation of features)
* Recognition of builders and designers on city web site
PARTICIPATION
Every builder and designer who enters a project into
the Green Building Program is expected to attend at
least two green building related lectures, workshops,
or seminars. These educational programs provide
information on energy/resource efficient and
environmentally responsible buildings, and feature
experts in all areas of environmental design and
construction. Lectures, workshops, and special
events are held throughout the year.
SCOTTSDALE GREEN BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Green Building Advisory Committee serves
in an supportive capacity to help develop and
sustain a pro-active campaign for environmentally
responsible building in Scottsdale. The committee
provides guidance to improve program criteria,
promotion, education and special events. Members
of the committee serve on a voluntary basis.
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