A presentation titled Strategies For Developing A Green Materials Library delivered at the 2009 AIA National Convention and Expo held in San Francisco, CA.

1. Strategies for Developing a Green Library
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2. Speakers
• Kevin Foster O’Donnell - WD Partners

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Industrial Age Business Model
Virtually endless supply of cheap raw materials.
Abundant cheap power.
Plentiful cheap labor that’s easy to replace.
The ability to externalize environmental costs.

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit

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ecologic matrix
Gray Economy
Planet Power People Profit
Green Economy

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Green
Greener
Greenest

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Greener
Greenest

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Greenest

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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Human consumption surpassed the
regenerative capacity of the planet
around 1980, and we are now pushing its
systems well beyond their ability to heal.
National Academy of Sciences

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Resource Consumption
source: Energy Information Administration 2008 EIA annual Energy Outlook
Water: 13.6% Wood: 25%

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Resource Consumption
source: United Nations
Resource Usage Wealth

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ReSource Pyramid
Rethink
Reduce
Renew
Repurpose
Recycle

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Recycle : Post-Consumer
3Form IceStone Stardust Glass
Bedrock Industries Shetkaworks Interstyle Eleek

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Recycle : Pre-Consumer
Junckers Ekobe Kerei Habitus
Alkemi Biofiber Wheat COR Products Constantine Carpet

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Repurpose
Appalachian Hardwoods Terra Mai Trestlewood
Colonial Barn Mountain Lumber West Lincoln Barnboard

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Renew
Plyboo End Grain Dura Palm
Nova Cork Nova Cork Constantine Carpet Maya Romanoff

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Reduce
Ancient Woods Kauri Lumber Kauri Veneer
Halm Lumber LA Treasures

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Panelite
Rethink
01/29/2007 12:19 AM
Interstyle Fusion Plexwood Panelite
Modular Arts Interlam Caba

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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37% of all landfill refuse
is generated by building related construction
source: EPA

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Municipal Solid Waste
source: EPA
wood - 3%
other - 3%
rubber - 5%
metal - 7%
paper - 35%
plastic - 12%
food scraps - 12%
yard waste - 13%

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Total Waste
source: EPA
municipal solid waste - 1%
hazardous - 2%
industrial - 57%
special - 39%

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Industrial Waste
source: Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpet
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Industrial Waste
source: Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpet
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Industrial Waste
source: Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpet
TRASH

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Industrial Waste
source: Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpet
TRASH

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Meat
Seafood
Cheese
Bakery
Produce
Deli Floral
Checkout

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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Building Energy Use Over Time
source: UN Environment Programme - Buildings and Climate Change Report - referenced table by Jones, 1998
Demolition and Recycling
Energy Consumption (MWh/m2)
Operating Energy
15%
Induced Energy Grey Energy
Embodied Energy
10 20 30 40 50 60
Time (years)

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan
Material Btu/lb. Material Btu/lb.
Baled Straw 6,499 Mineral Wool Insulation 395,365
Stone (local) 21,685 Glass 430,564
Concrete Block 24,388 Fiberglass Insulation 820,524
Concrete 35,199 Steel 866,534
Lumber 67,696 PVC 1,895,615
Brick 67,696 Copper 1,911,832
Gypsum Wallboard 165,185 Paint 2,526,565
Particle Board 216,665 Linoleum 3,141,298
Aluminum (recycled) 219,367 Polystyrene Insulation 3,168,389
Steel (recycled) 240,990 Carpet (synthetic) 4,007,832
Plywood 281,658 Aluminum 6,147,204

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan
Material Btu/lb. Material Btu/lb.
Baled Straw 6,499 Mineral Wool Insulation 395,365
Stone (local) 21,685 Glass 430,564
Concrete Block 24,388 Fiberglass Insulation 820,524
Concrete 35,199 Steel 866,534
Lumber 67,696 PVC 1,895,615
Brick 67,696 Copper 1,911,832
Gypsum Wallboard 165,185 Paint 2,526,565
Particle Board 216,665 Linoleum 3,141,298
Aluminum (recycled) 219,367 Polystyrene Insulation 3,168,389
Steel (recycled) 240,990 Carpet (synthetic) 4,007,832
Plywood 281,658 Aluminum 6,147,204

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan:

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan:

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan:
Material Btu/lb. Material Btu/lb.
Baled Straw 6,499 Mineral Wool Insulation 395,365
Stone (local) 21,685 Glass 430,564
Concrete Block 24,388 Fiberglass Insulation 820,524
Concrete 35,199 Steel 866,534
Lumber 67,696 PVC 1,895,615
Brick 67,696 Copper 1,911,832
Gypsum Wallboard 165,185 Paint 2,526,565
Particle Board 216,665 Linoleum 3,141,298
Aluminum (recycled) 219,367 Polystyrene Insulation 3,168,389
Steel (recycled) 240,990 Carpet (synthetic) 4,007,832
Plywood 281,658 Aluminum 6,147,204

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Embodied Energy
source: Cole and Kernan:
equipment - 24% envelope - 26%
site - 6%
construction - 6%
structure - 24%
finishes - 14%

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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Environmental Facts
Exposure Size: 1 Hour (60 minutes)
Exposures Per Day: 8
Amount Per Exposure
Toxic Score 100
PPM
VOC
Paint 124.05
Stains 37.44
Adhesives 67.30
Coatings 0
Formaldehyde
MDF Panels 105.41
Acoustic Ceiling Tiles 59.72
Carcinogens 22
Hormone Disruptors 15
srotpursiD enomroH 51
snegonicraC 22
seliT gnilieC citsuocA 27.95
slenaP FDM 14.501
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Common Material Pollutants
Pollutant Uses Health Risk
VOC Building materials, textiles, furniture, Hormone disruption,
finishes cleaning products, dust autism, neurotoxicity
Formaldehyde Building materials - wood products Cancer
Mercury Fluorescent light fixtures, Reproductive
thermostats damage
PVC Building materials, finishes, Endocrine
upholstery disruption, cancer
Flame Retardants Building materials, furniture Reproductive
damage

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Sustainable Home Collection
These sustainable elegant textiles for the home are comprised of renewable and pure materials such as bamboo and or
The Designtex Sustainable Home Collection was designed to make the home an oasis – a place of purity and seren
These materials represent true innovation in sustainability. Th are derived from 100% natural toxin-free fibers. The
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weaving and finishing processes are also of the highest levelof environmental integrity. Grove and Kuma are constr
Bamboo, an easily renewable crop. Bamboo is considered especially sustainable due to its resistant properties, whic
use of pesticides unnecessary. Elana and Harriet are 100% organic cotton.
YOLO Colorhouse YOLO Colorhouse
The textiles in this collection are soft, breathable, acclimatizin and naturally anti-bacterial. They are brilliant in color
g
grove elana & harriet
Sierra Pine Designtex grove
100% bamboo
56” wide
woven in germany
10 colorways: whisper, rakuda, topaz, sun,empire, moon
stream, ming, jade and teak.

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ecologic matrix
Planet Power People Profit
Resource Energy Eliminate Net Zero
Green Preservation Conservation Toxins Cost
Waste Embodied Community Life Cycle
Greener Reduction Energy Connection Cost
Closed Loop Energy Nurturing Ecosystem
Greenest Systems Independence Environments Cost

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Input Output
Source Extraction Raw Materials Atmospheric Emissions
Raw Materials Manufacturing Waterborne Wastes
Fuel Packaging & Transport Solid Wastes
Energy Use & Maintenance Co-products
Recycle or Waste Other Releases

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Input Output
Source Extraction Raw Materials Atmospheric Emissions
Raw Materials Manufacturing Waterborne Wastes
Fuel Packaging & Transport Solid Wastes
Energy Use & Maintenance Co-products
Recycle or Waste Other Releases

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Input Output
Source Extraction Raw Materials Atmospheric Emissions
Raw Materials Manufacturing Waterborne Wastes
Fuel Packaging & Transport Solid Wastes
Energy Use & Maintenance Environmental Hazards
Recycle or Waste Landfill Hazards

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GREEN PRODUCT CHECKLIST
What Makes A Product Green?
MANUFACTURER COMMITMENT TO Manufacturer:
SUSTAINABILITY
Product:
Is there a written, working environmental policy in
place? Is it easy to find on their Web site or product NOTES >>
literature?
Does this policy strive to make important
improvements in manufacturing, reducing and reusing
first, then recycling?
Do they comply with their industry’s voluntary testing
programs?
EXAMINE THE PRODUCT’S COMPOSITION
What are the raw materials used to create the product?
And where do they come from?
Did the materials come from renewable resources?
Is the manufacturing process energy efficient?
Does the manufacturing process release harmful
substances?
Are adhesives needed to make the product viable?
What are they using?
Are coatings or finishes needed to make the product
viable?
What are they using?
EXAMINE OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCT
Does the product nurture the health and well-being of
its occupants?
Does the product do the job well?
How much energy does it use?
Does the product release VOCs? At what rate?
How is the product packaged and transported?
How is the product installed and maintained?
Does it have a color or texture that can lead to reduced
lighting energy or an expanded range of thermal
comfort conditions?
Can the product be maintained in a benign manner?
Using safe cleaning products?
EXAMINE STRATEGIES FOR DISPOSAL
Is the product durable? Biodegradable? Recyclable?
Can the parts be separated for recycling?
Can it be made into something else?
Can the product be returned to its manfacturer at the
end of its useful life?
COST CONSIDERATIONS
What is the price range for the product?
Does the manufacturer provide life cycle cost analysis
on this product?
Developed by Victoria Schomer, ASID with additional
contributions from Penny Bonda, FASID

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Greenwashing

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Cut out and keep

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Third Party Certification
Single Attribute
&
Multi Attribute

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Third Party Certification

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Third Party Certification

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Third Party Certification

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Third Party Certification

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LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation and Design Process

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Resources
Building Green
Sustainable Buildings & Construction Initiative
Green Source
Architecture 2030
Global Green
Green & Design
CTNGreen.com
GreenerBuildings.com
AIA Committee On The Environment

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Resources
Greenbuild
Living Green Expo
Building Green Together
ECOBuild America
Go Green Expo
EcoWave 2007
West Coast Green Conference
Green Building Expo
Earth Day
Opportunity Green

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Recycle : Post-Consumer
3Form IceStone Stardust Glass
Bedrock Industries Shetkaworks Interstyle Eleek

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Recycle : Pre-Consumer
Junckers Ekobe Kerei Habitus
Alkemi Biofiber Wheat COR Products Constantine Carpet

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Repurpose
Appalachian Hardwoods Terra Mai Trestlewood
Colonial Barn Mountain Lumber West Lincoln Barnboard

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Reduce
Ancient Woods Kauri Lumber Kauri Veneer
Halm Lumber LA Treasures

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Panelite
Rethink
Interstyle Fusion Plexwood Panelite
Modular Arts Interlam Caba

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Closing Thoughts

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82. Questions?
Thank you.

83. Contact Information
Kevin O’Donnell
kevin.odonnell@wdpartners.com