Build Like It's the End of the World A Practical Guide to Decarbonize Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Auteurs : Ahuja Sandeep, Chopson Patrick
Foreword xiii
Tarek Rakha, PhD, Director, High Performance Building Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xxiii
Chapter 1: A Call to Action – Climate Change and the Role of the Built Environment 29
- How big is the problem of climate change?
- What is the business opportunity for the AEC industry?
- Conclusion
- Insights from Peter Templeton, President and CEO of USGBC
Chapter 2: What is Carbon Positive Design?
- Step 1: Set Decarbonization and Project Goals
- Step 2: Evaluate Design and Construction Processes
- Step 3: Develop Targeted Solutions
- Step 4: Create an Implementation Plan
- Step 5: Validating and Verifying the Finished Design
- Conclusion
- Case Studies: Georgia Tech Campus Center
Chapter 3: What is Carbon Positive Construction?
- Considering variables beyond cost
- Reshaping Regulation and Raising Transparency
- Rewiring the Contractual Framework
- Redefining Design and Engineering Approaches
- Improving Procurement and Supply-Chain Management
- Improving On-Site Execution
- Infusing Digital Technology, New Materials, and Advanced Automation
- Reskill the Workforce
- Conclusion
- Insights from Natalie Terrill, Director of Sustainability at Beck Group
Chapter 4: The Business Case for Carbon Positive Buildings
- The interconnection between climate risk, finance, insurance, and economic GDP
- The Role of Climate Risk in Finance, Insurance and Economic GDP
- The Role of Policy and Regulation in Encouraging Low-Carbon Building Investments
- The Opportunities for the Finance Sector in Supporting Low-Carbon Building Investments
- The Competitive Advantage of Decarbonized Buildings
- The Business Case for Low-Carbon Buildings
- Opportunities for Energy Savings and Revenue Generation
- Case Study – Emory University Campus Life Center
- Insights from Michael Beckerman, CEO at CREtech
- Insights from VC Shaun Abrahamson, Managing Partner at Third Sphere
Chapter 5: The Role of Data Driven Design in the Implementation Process
- Current Challenges in the Building Design Process
- Digital Technologies in Decarbonization Strategies
- The Impact of Rapid Digitalization in Construction
- Insights from Dennis Shelden, Associate Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- The Potential of Emerging Technologies
- Building Information Network (BIN): A New Paradigm
- Applying the Github Model to Building Design
- Decarbonization Strategies in the BIN Framework
- The Evolving Roles of Participants in a BIN Framework
- The Challenges Amid Rapid Industry Change and Industrialization
- Change Management in the Digital Era
- Conclusion
- Insights from Tristram Carfrae RDI, Deputy Chair at Arup
Chapter 6: Decarbonizing Buildings: “The Low Hanging Fruit"
- Understanding the Basics of Building Science
- Site Selection and Building Orientation
- Passive Design Strategies: Harnessing the Power of Nature
- Case study: High Performance Tower by tvsdesign
- Harnessing the Microclimate
- Conclusion
- Insights from Pablo La Roche, Principal & Professor at CallisonRTKL, Arcadis and Cal Poly Pomona
Chapter 7: Shifting Decision Making Early into the Process
- The Architectural View and Decision-Making
- The Importance of Early Understanding and Exploration
- Case Study: Phase 2 of Health Sciences Research Building
- Benefits of integrated project delivery (Used to be in chapter 3)
- Insights from Chirag Mistry AIA, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Regional Leader of Science + Technology at HOK
- Consequences of Process Deficiencies
- Leveraging Technology for Early Decision-Making
- Policies, Regulations and Early Decision-Making
- Case Study: SCC Beatrice Multidisciplinary Learning Center
- Insights from Sarah Gudeman, Principal and Building Science Practice Lead at BranchPattern
- Conclusion
Chapter 8: How to Ensure Carbon Positive Decisions Make It to Final Construction
- The Continuous Effort in Meeting Performance Objectives
- Assuring Appropriate Programming and Establishing Design Objectives
- Insights from Kate Simonen, AIA, SE, Professor at University of Washington
- Leveraging Lessons Learned and Instituting Quality Assurance
- Insights from Eric Borchers, Structural Engineer at KAI Hawaii, Inc.
Chapter 9: Changing the Culture to Value Carbon Positive Buildings
- Synthesizing Knowledge into a Cultural Shift
- Education and Advocacy: Building the Foundation for Change
- The Economics of Change: Incentivizing Carbon Positive Behaviors
- Harnessing Technology for Carbon-Positive Building Design
- Synergy between Old and New for harmonious integration of cutting-edge and time-tested methods
- Conclusion
Epilogue
Crafting Our Future Landscape
Appendix 337
Experts, Innovators, and Thought Leaders Interviewed
Organizations and Universities Represented
The 25 Data-Driven Strategies
Software Mentioned
Index
Date de parution : 08-2024