green building presentation
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March, 2009Rich Cartlidge, LEED AP
Impact of Buildings in U.S.A.In the United States alone, buildings account
for: • 72% of electricity consumption,• 39% of energy use,• 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions,• 40% of raw materials use,• 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually), and• 14% of potable water consumption.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1718
Goals of Green BuildingLow Impact
Minimal impact on natural environmentEnergy Efficient
Reduced Energy usage and Water usageHealthy
Protect occupant health and increase productivityMinimize waste
Designed and constructed in a manner that minimizes waste, pollution, and environmental degradation
Green Building CertificationUSGBC, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB)Green GlobesEarthcraft
Why Seek CertificationBe recognized for your commitment to
environmental issuesThird party verification of achievementQualify for state and local government
initiativesReceive marketing exposure through listing
on USGBC website
LEEDMost popular and widely known certificationProvides third party verificationVariety of rating systems for different
applicationsMost popular are LEED for new construction,
homes, and existing buildings Growth opportunity under stimulus for schools
LEED CreditsSix Categories: Sustainable Sites (14), Water
Efficiency (5), Energy & Atmosphere (17), Materials & Resources (13), Indoor Environmental Quality (15), Innovation and Design (5)
Prerequisites & CreditsLEED Certified (26-32), Silver (33-38), Gold
(39-51), and Platinum (52-69)http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?
CMSPageID=220
LEED Accredited ProfessionalPass a certification exam
Attorneys will essentially be precluded from becoming certified after March 31st
Gain one point under Innovation and DesignServe as an individual who can bring all the
different team members together
LEED in Florida
LEED in Saint Petersburghttp://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?
DocumentID=5109“Our mission is to create healthy, safe, low-
maintenance homes that are responsible ,efficient, attainable and livable.”
Darren Brinkley, REAL Building founderFirst local government of earn Florida Green
Building Coalition approvalState Incentives
http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/db/?q=node/7016
Role of the AttorneyPrepare the contractsAdvise owners on legislationAdvise owners on availability of tax creditsServe as the LEED APBe knowledgeable regarding green building
practices to obtain the workAddress land use, zoning, and environmental
issuesHandle any potential litigation which may
arise
Captain’s Galley
Capatain’s Galley http://thecaptainsgalley.com/Shaw Development recently filed for
Bankruptcyhttp://www.easternshorehousing.com/Blogs/
Eastern_shore_homes_and_real_estate/?p=1791
Only 3 units are under contract, the restaurant recently closed due to a dispute with Shaw
Units now selling for $247,000 a nearly 50% reduction
Shaw Development v. Southern BuildersOne of the first green litigation cases in the
United StatesNot truly about failure to obtain certification
but rather importance of proper contracting
LitigationFacts
Shaw hired Southern to construct a 23 unit condominium to be built to LEED Silver
Original price was 6.9 Million DollarsSouthern paid 7.45 Million Dollars with change
ordersFinancing obtained totaled 8.97 Million DollarsNearly 9 months after the date set for
substantial completion still not complete
Litigation Facts…Loans placed in default
Bank seeks 10.298 Million Dollars$416,000 in late feesInterest accruing at nearly $3,000 per day
$635,000 in tax credits not obtained as a result of missing LEED certification
What was the problem….Not about LEEDNot about ContractsNot about hard feelingsThe project was a victim of the economy
which brought all the other issues to the forefront
How do you calculate damages?$635,000 in tax creditsInterest and attorney fees of foreclosureLoss of the restaurantInterstate Land Sales ActReduced Selling Prices
Possible role of AttorneyReviewing contracts and working on better
language to ensure or encourage LEED Working out credit issuesBringing a dose of reality to clients who still
wanted to sell at peak prices