The document discusses a Green Drinks Talk that covered several topics: 1) Introductions of VMC Constructions and BEE inc, sustainability-focused companies. 2) An overview of the LEED green building certification system. 3) The Naked Stables project and its LEED achievements in areas like site planning, water management, energy efficiency and material selection. Design strategies included maintaining natural features, limiting site disturbance, implementing a closed-loop water system, using rammed earth, and emphasizing local and renewable materials. 4) An upcoming discussion on LEED International.

1. Green Drinks Talk
November 8th, 2012

2. INTRO LEED SYSTEM nS & LEED ACHIVEMENTS LEED INTERNATIONAL GBPP
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
3. NAKED STABLES & LEED ACHIEVEMENTS
4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
5. GBPP
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1. INTRODUCTIONS
VMC Constructions
With over 10 years experience in China and overseas, we leverage on our interior construction, design
and consultancy capabilities so as to represent the new generation of construction professionals that
really care for sustainability and low carbon print solutions.
BEE inc.
We are a sustainability consultancy based in Shanghai that aims to bring together design and
engineering know-how with construction expertise and materials specialization to provide the missing
link that enables a project to truly achieve its sustainability goals.

4. INTRO LEED SYSTEM nS & LEED ACHIVEMENTS LEED INTERNATIONAL GBPP
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
3. NAKED STABLES & LEED ACHIEVEMENTS
4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
5. GBPP
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5. INTRO LEED SYSTEM nS & LEED ACHIVEMENTS LEED INTERNATIONAL GBPP
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
Leadership
in
Energy
and
Environmental
Design
§ Voluntary green building certification system
§ Governed by the USGBC
§ Most globally accepted benchmark for the design,
construction, and operation of high performance
green buildings
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
Platinum 80 ~ 110
§ Credit-based rating system – “LEED
Checklist”
§ 8 Prerequisites + Credits
Gold 60 ~ 79
§ Credits based off US best-practise
standards (consensus based), for
example ASHREA
Silver 50 ~ 59 § Proof of compliance is documented
and then submitted by LEED
Consultant on virtual platform –
“LEED Online”
Certified 40 ~ 49
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
Current worldwide: Current China:
• Total projects to date: 46,636 • 249 projects certified
• 91 countries • 889 projects registered
• Covering 300 square km of • None before 2005
development area • China 3-Star System: 570 certified
• There were 86 projects in 2011 alone and 58 Projects until November 2012
• NC - 75 / CI - 96 / CS - 57 / EB - 13 / ND - 8
• Only 18 Platinum projects
• More than 90% of the projects are commercial spaces/functions
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
2004: 0 (2) 2005: 2 (8) 2006: 4 (8) 2007: 0 (48)
2008: 10 (97)
2009: 33 (160) 2010: 56 (241) 2011: 86 (285) 2012: 58 (280) (to November)
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
Construction
Label
Design
Label
Only
6%
of
all
projects
have
obtain
the
GBL
Construc;on
Label
–
a
total
of
only
approx.
27
projects!
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2. THE LEED SYSTEM
Subsidies
for
China
Green
Building
Label:
Only
2
and
3
star
can
apply
for
the
subsidy.
Subsidy
for
GBL
in
2012：
2
Star
：45
RMB/㎡
3
Star： 80
RMB/㎡
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1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
3. NAKED STABLES & LEED ACHIEVEMENTS
4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
5. GBPP
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3. nS & LEED
naked Home
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3. nS & LEED
naked Stables
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3. nS & LEED
SITE
PLANNING
• Construction activities were be monitored closely to create very little air
pollution and no water pollution that can affect the growth of the local rice
farms around the site.
• Promoted means of transport that reduced the need for cars and
maximized the use of bicycles and vehicles that do not emit carbon
dioxide or other gases that can pollute and destroy the local environment.
• Maintained local vegetation and protected local animal species. The
development had minimal impact and ensured that nature is protected in
the long run.
• Designed the buildings to fit the topography and favored development in
graded areas.
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
SITE
PLANNING
• Construction activities were be monitored closely to create very little air
pollution and no water pollution that can affect the growth of the local rice
farms around the site.
• Promoted means of transport that reduced the need for cars and
maximized the use of bicycles and vehicles that do not emit carbon
dioxide or other gases that can pollute and destroy the local environment.
• Maintained local vegetation and protected local animal species. The
development had minimal impact and ensured that nature is protected in
the long run.
• Designed the buildings to fit the topography and favored development in
graded areas.
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
SITE
PLANNING
• Construction activities were be monitored closely to create very little air
pollution and no water pollution that can affect the growth of the local rice
farms around the site.
• Promoted means of transport that reduced the need for cars and
maximized the use of bicycles and vehicles that do not emit carbon
dioxide or other gases that can pollute and destroy the local environment.
• Maintained local vegetation and protected local animal species. The
development had minimal impact and ensured that nature is protected in
the long run.
• Designed the buildings to fit the topography and favored development in
graded areas.
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3. nS & LEED
Maintain natural features
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3. nS & LEED
SITE
PLANNING
• Construction activities were be monitored closely to create very little air
pollution and no water pollution that can affect the growth of the local rice
farms around the site.
• Promoted means of transport that reduced the need for cars and
maximized the use of bicycles and vehicles that do not emit carbon
dioxide or other gases that can pollute and destroy the local environment.
• Maintained local vegetation and protected local animal species. The
development had minimal impact and ensured that nature is protected in
the long run.
• Designed the buildings to fit the topography and favored development in
graded areas.
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3. nS & LEED
Low site disturbance
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3. nS & LEED
Chose pre-disturbed sites
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3. nS & LEED
WATER
• All storm water is naturally filtered to avoid flooding that can harm local
residents and improve the overall water quality.
• High-efficiency water fixtures were be used so that water use will be
minimized.
• All grey water and wastewater is treated and reused to lower the demand
for potable water.
• The project far exceed 35% water efficiency from LEED requirements.
• Extensive use of local species to avoid added irrigation.
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3. nS & LEED
Closed Loop Water System
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
ENERGY
• No ozone-harming gases were be used for any systems on the project.
• Used on-site solar water heaters.
• The project off-set its energy use by purchasing green power credits.
• The overall energy use for the whole project is 40% lower than typical
buildings.
• Passive design strategies coupled high insulation materials and efficient MEP
systems.
• Energy and water systems have sub-meters to allow energy monitoring.
• Price discounts are applied for clients reducing their consumptions.
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3. nS & LEED
Rammed earth
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3. nS & LEED
Rammed earth
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3. nS & LEED
Reduce
the
NEED
for
energy
with
sound
design
Install
Energy
Efficient
M&E
Equipment
Generate
On-­‐Site
Energy
Offset
“A Green Building should only sip
energy to be able to operate.”
- Chris Klehm
As Marginal Costs increase for decisions, your options decrease, and you can
move to the next level of the pyramid.
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3. nS & LEED
MATERIALS
• Collected and recycled all construction waste.
• Used FSC-certified & reclaimed wood floors to reduce the need for new
products.
• Over 50% of all the materials purchased for the project are be from the
local area.
• Exterior cladding was made from bamboo, a natural and rapidly
renewable material that has a smaller impact on the environment.
• A recycled-plastic & wood material was be used for all the decking in the
resort.
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
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3. nS & LEED
INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
• No smoking allowed indoors.
• Natural ventilation reduced the need for air conditioning.
• All CO2 is monitored indoors to ensure that the air does not have toxic
elements.
• All adhesives, paints, sealants, and coatings have ultra-low VOC levels to
reduce toxicity.
• The interior space is designed in such way that daylighting and views to the
outside can improve the well-being and health of the guests.
• All hotel guests have full-control of their lighting and thermal conditions in
the guest rooms.
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3. nS & LEED
Ultra-low VOC interiors.
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3. nS & LEED
Innovation & Design
• Think local – Act Local
• At all costs protect the natural environment
• Give back to the local community
• Waste management
• Hire local staff & add training programs
• Promote a sense of awareness and responsibility among
staff & guests
• Either grow crops on-site or purchase from community Operate & Educate
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50. INTRO LEED SYSTEM nS & LEED ACHIVEMENTS LEED INTERNATIONAL GBPP
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
3. NAKED STABLES & LEED ACHIEVEMENTS
4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
5. GBPP
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4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
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4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
INTEGRATED OPTIONS
Where appropriate, local
equivalencies are allowed in
place of U.S. federal
regulations & definitions
EXAMPLE: In SSc1, local
definitions of “prime
farmland”, “100-year flood”
and “wetland” are
considered equivalent to U.S.
based definitions already
identified in the credit.
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4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
NEW OPTIONS
Whole new options have
been added into credits for
projects outside the U.S.
EXAMPLE: In SSc4.1
rideshare options such as
rickshaws and taptaps,
widely used in areas
around the world, are
recognized as a method of
public transportation and
m a y b e u s e d a s
compliance for the credit.
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4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
USGBC APPROVED EQUIVALENCY
A new process allows
equivalency to be
determined for ASHRAE
90.1-2007.
E X A M P L E : T h i s
equivalency approval
is only required for
credits referencing
ASHRAE 90.1- 2007,
including EAp2 and
EAc1.
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55. INTRO LEED SYSTEM nS & LEED ACHIVEMENTS LEED INTERNATIONAL GBPP
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. THE LEED SYSTEM
3. NAKED STABLES & LEED ACHIEVEMENTS
4. LEED INTERNATIONAL
5. GBPP
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5. GBPP
The primary goals of the group are:
1. Coordinate with the USGBC to disseminate their updates to the LEED AP
community in China
2. Information sharing to the general market
3. Be a voice for China LEED AP’s to the USGBC – i.e. raise collective concerns
and questions
4. Keep the group private-sector focused
5. Source of education for existing LEED AP’s
GBPP
6. Source of education for non-LEED AP’s and end users
7. Industry networking
GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP ‐ CHINA
Engaging LEED AP’s in China.
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57. Thank you!