1. A Study on the Basic Solution for Sustainable Buildings - Focused on the Interior Materials of Eco-Buildings in Minnesota, USA -
This study is focused on interior materials and wastes among other diverse environmental strategies for sustainable ...
1. A Study on the Basic Solution for Sustainable Buildings - Focused on the Interior Materials of Eco-Buildings in Minnesota, USA -
This study is focused on interior materials and wastes among other diverse environmental strategies for sustainable construction. The case study was carried out by using MSDG, mainly utilized in evaluating performance of sustainable constructions in Minnesota, the US, as an evaluation tool, in order to analyze American practices. In this study, a field inspection was conducted to 6 Minnesota cases, following a preliminary examination through literature study and portal site search, and then, constructive reports, interviews with people in charge, and empirical data including photos were added to the basic data provided by MSDG and MOEA. As a result, it turned out *that sustainable materials were mainly used even in newly constructed buildings and wastes were properly managed in an environment-friendly, economical, and ethical manner, *that life cycle assessment showed reduction in some constructive costs even when the basic costs were high, *that some recycled finish materials were widely used in diverse areas, *that minimum consumption of raw materials, minimum environmental damage by materials, minimum effect of materials on IAQ were found in the examined cases, and *that many attempts were made to minimize resource consumption and constructive wastes from diverse perspectives.
2. The Solutions for Sustainable Buildings in Great Vancouver - Focused on the Construction Materials and Finishing Materials -
Over the past few years, the research and solution for sustainable buildings have made significant strides in many developed countries. In Korea, we have tried to establish the green building assessment tools such as 'Green Building Rating System' and 'Certification of Environment-friendly Building Design' as one of the solutions due to the demand for sustainable development since the launch of the KICTEAC(Korea Institute of Construction Technology Environment Assessment Criteria) in 1998. And not only has some certified sustainable buildings constructed, but there has been enormous growth in the number of business providing services, products and technologies to support the emerging market.
Among many cities, Vancouver has garnered international recognition, including LEED certification and BOMA's Earth Award, for recent green building projects. Because the city of Vancouver has adopted a Green Building Strategy that sets high environmental standards for all new civic buildings greater than 500 square meters.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the environmental friendly public or residential buildings in Vancouver which is a leading city in terms of the sustainable policy and construction of new buildings as a part of the research project to suggest the developed solution about the Korean sustainable buildings. For this purpose, analysis of evaluation items about construction material and finishes for 6 cases was preceded through field survey and interview.
Case Study for sustainable buildings showed how Green Building Certification Criteria can be incorporated into urban public space as well as living space that will reduce environmental impacts, save money, and make space more safe and comfortable. The sustainable buildings featured : recycling the demolished material; reusing the demolished material in the job-site; using the products containing recycled content; renewing the salvage material; using the non-toxic products for indoor air quality; choosing the material to meet the LEED criteria.