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BQS568 - SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION

GREEN CONSTRUCTION
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OUTLINE

 Definition of Green Construction

 Application of Green Construction
 General consideration of green construction
 Green Building Index (GBI)
 GBI Rating system
 GBI Tools
+ What is Green Construction?

Build responsibly

Preserve environment

Reduce adverse impact

on environment
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Building Energy Consumption Pattern in USA

https://www.seas.ucla.edu/~pilon/PCMIntro.html
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Green construction involves in various stages
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Please take note, what are the consideration for green
construction
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Application of Green Construction
Biodegradable Materials

Cleaner energy

Passive energy

Technology efficient

Modular construction
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Green Building and Malaysia experience
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GREEN Rating Tools
 Greenrating tools by its nature and role is very dependent upon location and
environment and thus climate
 Green rating tools in:
UK – BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
USA – LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Japan – CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment
Efficiency)
Australia & New Zealand – GREENSTAR
Singapore – GREENMARK
Malaysia - GBI
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GREEN BUILDING INDEX (GBI)
 Environmental rating system for buildings developed by PAM (Pertubuhan Arkitek
Malaysia) and ACEM (the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia)

 Develop specifically for the Malaysian Tropical Weather, environmental and environmental context,
cultural and social needs
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GREEN BUILDING INDEX (GBI)
6 criteria for a building awarded by the GBI Malaysia rating

Energy Improve energy consumption by: Indoor

Efficiency - Building orientation
- Minimising solar heat gain
through the building envelope
- Harvesting natural light
- Use renewable energy
Sustainable Site
Planning & - Proper site with planned access
to public transportation,
Management community services, open
spaces and landscaping
- Implementing proper
construction management,
storm water management
Water Efficiency - Rainwater harvesting
- Water recycling
- Water saving fittings
Innovation - Innovative design that meets the objectives
of the GBI
Environment - Achieve good quality performance of
Quality indoor air quality, acoustic, visual and
thermal comfort
- Use of volatile organic compound
materials
- Application of quality air filtration
- Proper control of air temperature,
movement and humidity
Materials & - Promote the use of eco friendly
Resources materials sourced from
sustainable sources and
recycling
- Implement proper construction
waste management with –
storage-collection
- Reuse of recyclables and
construction formwork and
waste
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GREEN BUILDING INDEX (GBI)

 Through GBI index:

 The developers will be able to plan more sustainable and green projects

 Allow us to undertake development in a more environmental-friendly

way

 Toget better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance and

removal
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GREEN BUILDING INDEX CLASSIFICATION
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CRITERIA

OVERALL POINTS
SCORE
+ GBI PROJECT REGISTER - categories
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+ GBI PROJECT REGISTER – by rating level
….as of 28 Feb 2019
+ GBI PROJECT REGISTER – by
states/territories
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+ GBI Certified building
+ GBI Certified building
+ GBI Certified building
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Green Building Drivers in Malaysia

To steer construction towards green and sustainability, Malaysia provides strategic thrusts
including:

1) Strengthen the institutional frameworks

2) Provide a conducive environment for green technology development

3) Intensify human capital development in green technology

4) Intensify green technology research and innovations

5) Promotions and public awareness

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 Sustainable construction…