Regional land-use planning; air, water and resource management; ecological preservation and restoration; reducing carbon emissions and equitable economic development are all components of going green. Green building adopts an integrated design process with a regional scope and site-specific action. Each component is defined and discussed on the web site. (Green Building Glossary:http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/GreenBuilding/OurProgram/Resources/Greenbuildingglossary/default.asp)
regional land use planning
reclaim resources
transit hub
green infill
sector integration
wastewater bioremediation
agile energy systems
initiatives for the urban landscape
green ordinances
green codes and standards
site development
low-impact development
passive design
synergistic strategy
plan for net zero
elements of building green
affordable housing
The Evolution of Green Affordable, Multi-family Housing
(By permission of the author)
Jeff Oberdorfer, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Executive Director of First Community Housing Inc., a Bay Area non-profit developer, reviews the organization's development process for the construction of urban multi-family housing through the presentation of a recent case study, examines the role of the architect in shaping policy, and compares and contrasts the design-build team approach to the standard low-bid approach.
You can find more information at: The Evolution of Green.
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