Posted July 27, 200618 yr Are we constantly behind the times living here in Ohio? Here's an excellent article on the economics and philosophy of green construction: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-07-26-green-construction_x.htm
July 27, 200618 yr "Are we constantly behind the times living here in Ohio? " *Groan* Please don't project your cynicism on us. I know that's the typical Cleveland mentality, but in this case it isn't justified: http://www.clevelandgbc.org/ http://www.gcbl.org/ http://www.ecocitycleveland.org/ http://www.clevelandgbc.org/cec/ http://www.ecocitycleveland.org/ecologicaldesign/ecovillage/town_homes/w58townhome.html/ Green building education plus BEER!!! http://www.burningriverfest.org/ And the first incarnation of the Engineering Green Buildings Conference was held in Cleveland (now in its third year, this time in Austin). Where is this tradeshow based? Right here in the 216. http://www.egbregistration.com/ clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
July 27, 200618 yr yea cleveland is up to date as far as green building is concerned. dont forget Case's new dorms, a $100+ million development is all LEED certified as well
July 27, 200618 yr All new CSU buildings are green. There are also some rumors the the proposed East Bank project would include some green building aspects.
July 27, 200618 yr The Lazerous Bldg. in downtown Columbus is one of the largest green renovations in the country.
July 27, 200618 yr "Are we constantly behind the times living here in Ohio? " Hold the groaning- Sorry I'm not meaning to sound negative. Far from it, it's a legitimate question. Name the biggest current projects in Cleveland. For the most part you don't hear anything in the local media about LEED-ratings, etc. Yes I am aware of the great groups like Ecocity, and I am involved locally....Perhaps I should've rephrased the question "will Ohio consumers fuel the trend toward green living?" My personal opinion is that the answer is no, that the majority in the state are fairly conservative in this regard. I, like all of us on this forum, want Ohio to be recognised as being at the forefront of new and better technologies.
July 27, 200618 yr The Case dorms arent big?? Im pretty sure the rest of the development phases for it include LEED as well... universities are the current big project construction boom in Cleveland and most of them are green buildings...
July 27, 200618 yr For the most part you don't hear anything in the local media about LEED-ratings, etc. Exactly. I think we are doing some locally, and there are certainly many groups dedicated to the effort, but there is little publicity about the projects or the benefits. Every statement from the mayor's office should talk about these issues. The county needs to constantly talk about the issues. Builders need to talk about the short term and long term savings and benefits and what they have done and are doing. I also think that the when tax abatements in cleveland are visited again, there needs to be a "green" requirement for a tax abatement - anywhere from 0 if nothing is done to 12 or 15 year or varied % if more is done to reduce runoff, reduce energy consumption, create energy, etc.
July 27, 200618 yr Gotcha - it's not always easy to get one's meaning across online. I do think that the Building Cleveland by Design project is really going to help http://www.clevelandgbc.org/byDesign/index.html clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
November 11, 200618 yr I wanted to bring this thread back to life because I had an idea that came back to me tonight. Here it is....wouldn't it be cool if there was a Cleveland rooftop garden/greenroof network? What I keep thinking is, there are all these old buildings downtown with flat roofs that could be adapted to extensive greenroofs, which are less complicated, heavy and expensive. They are also less work in the long run. The thing is, I'm no expert at this. I suppose I should write an e-mail to GCBL, et. al. about this. I just think it'd be so cool if Cleveland was able to have a whole grassroots, greenroof project to cover all the buildings downtown. I think they would make a big impression on the country and it would be good for us here!
November 12, 200618 yr jamiec here are two interesting articles about green roofs. clev isnt the only city that seems relatively slow to grow them: http://www.thevillager.com/villager_133/greenroofsaregrowing.html http://www.nydailynews.com/business/story/433836p-365518c.html
November 12, 200618 yr There was a feature in Metropolis Magazine a couple months back that asked "How Green is Your City?" http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=2286 There was a map (I'll post later) that showed concentrations of green roofs. We are lagging a little, but there is definitely lots of momentum building up behind sustainable building and design here (see all above posts!), including the recent talk of designing green bulkheads (there's a thread on that...). Green roofs should follow, especially as examples are set throughout the city and country that show the economic benefits of going green!
November 12, 200618 yr Cool links!! I didn't mean to sound negative on Cleveland. I've been following this topic a little, so I had a hunch that most cities were a little slow to engage it. That's the good part! I just had this vision in my head of Cleveland of really taking advantage of this and moving forward ahead of other cities. We could really start building a "green" reputation, maybe making us a Portland of the Midwest, which I think is definitely attainable (rather than trying to be NYC). I was calculating it out in my head, though... Apparently the cheapest they can be built is for around $14/sq. foot. How big is a very average sized roof? 10,000 sq. feet at the least? That could be some sticker shock... I guess I'll e-mail GCBL. I'd really like to get some hands-on experience building one of these.
November 13, 200618 yr here is an example of requiring green building techniques when city money is involved. this is what i think cleveland should do with tax abatements. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_4622261 SLC embraces green building New ordinance By Heather May The Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated:11/08/2006 01:34:51 AM MST Private developers who tap Salt Lake City green must build green. City Council members Tuesday night unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring builders of commercial structures, apartments and condos to meet national environmental building standards if they are funded by city loans, grants or tax rebates. The ordinance also endorses Mayor Rocky Anderson's executive order mandating that municipal buildings - such as a new police and fire administration building, fire station, east-side police precinct and Sorenson Unity Center - also meet Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) standards. Anderson signed that LEED order in July 2005. For more, click the link [email protected]
December 7, 200618 yr I wanted to bring this thread back to life because I had an idea that came back to me tonight. Here it is....wouldn't it be cool if there was a Cleveland rooftop garden/greenroof network? What I keep thinking is, there are all these old buildings downtown with flat roofs that could be adapted to extensive greenroofs, which are less complicated, heavy and expensive. They are also less work in the long run. That's not entirely correct. Green roofs can be much heavier than "standard" roofs. Soil and plants weigh a heck of a lot more than metal roof deck and an elastomeric membrane. On top of that, design snow load for a roof is typically only 30 psf. If your green roof weighs more than that, the roof structure is not likely able to support it, and would need to be altered or reinforced at great expense. Typically speaking, the capital costs of a green roof are higher than for a standard roof; the real cost savings is realized in the operations of the building.
December 7, 200618 yr The legislation described below has since passed the D.C. Council. Mayor Anthony Williams is expected to sign it into law before leaving office. D.C. Moves to Become Pioneer In Forcing 'Green' Construction By Nikita Stewart Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 16, 2006; Page A01 The District is poised to become the first major city in the country to require that private developers build environmentally friendly projects that incorporate energy-saving measures. By 2012, most large construction in the city -- commercial and city-funded residential -- would have to meet the standards, if the D.C. Council gives final approval to a new bill next month. For more, click the link www.washingtonpost.com
April 18, 200718 yr Greener pastures in the City BY NICOLE HAMILTON | [email protected] THE DOWNTOWNER CINCINNATI - Green is in. Its the color on the minds of Cincinnati developers and retailers, students and executives. As politicians and scientists agree that climate change is upon us, many in our community are finding ways to live a more environmentally conscious life. Look around the city, and you will see new businesses aimed at fostering sustainable living. You may also notice buildings being renovated using eco-friendly materials, and a few new social groups designed to connect people who think green. For more, click the link Gratitude in Motion is located at 268 Ludlow Ave. in Clifton. Gratitude Restaurant will open soon in the same location. For more information call (888) 899-9642 or visit www.gratitudeinmotion.com.
April 21, 200718 yr Not your ordinary roof Plants atop houses lower energy use, aid environment, backers say BY JOY KRAFT | [email protected] April 21, 2007 PHOTO: Dale Lamson and Rondle West moved last fall into this Indian Hill house, with a rooftop garden. "It's like our 'Little House Under the Prairie,'" Lamson says. THE ENQUIRER/MICHAEL E. KEATING We live in a multitasking world. Why should our roofs be any different? A roof's function is pretty basic - protect the folks inside from wind, rain, sun and the vagaries of nature. But tomorrow's roofs will be different. They'll be much better insulators, keeping inhabitants toastier in winter, cooler in summer. They'll help us trim energy bills, protect our water and help clean our air. And they'll be pretty, to boot - carpeted with ground cover, flowers, grasses, native plants, even trees. For more, click the link
April 21, 200718 yr Hey, great thread. I'm doing an independent study on what cities can do to incentivize green building and this is a nice start. Also, one of my projects at work will be incorporating a green roof on a renovated library. Fun stuff.
April 22, 200718 yr Building 'green' Custom-built homes take advantage of latest materials and techniques BY AMY HOWELL / [email protected] April 22, 2007 Have you ever thought about how the construction of your home might affect gasoline consumption, the local aquifer or landfills? Probably not - yet. "Custom houses are always on the cutting edge of trends, so we get to see what's going to be happening," says John Hueber, president of Loveland-based John Hueber Homes. For more, click the link For more information U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes rating system: www.usgbc.org John Hueber Homes: www.johnhueberhomes.com
May 5, 200718 yr Green building blooms at home Trend enters residential realm as city offers incentives BY LAURA BAVERMAN | [email protected] May 4, 2007 CINCINNATI - The buyer of an Observatory Avenue home being built by John Hueber Homes may trade granite for stone, hardwood for bamboo flooring and drywall for full walls of windows. These energy efficient measures, as well as a geothermal heating system, long-burning fluorescent lighting and use of indigenous plants will help Hueber earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification and tax incentives from the city of Cincinnati. And he also hopes they help him sell the house. For more, click the link
May 7, 200718 yr Plant-covered roof wins award Sanitation district saves rainwater BY MIKE RUTLEDGE | [email protected] May 6, 2007 PHOTO: Fourth-grade students from Mary Queen of Heaven School in Erlanger feel the soil on the award-winning "green" roof of the Sanitation District No. 1 building in Fort Wright. At left is Jamie Eggemeyer, public education manager for the district. Students learn that the plants and soil on the rooftop help absorb rainwater, keeping from running into creeks and rivers and eroding their banks. THE ENQUIRER / PATRICK REDDY The plant-covered rooftop of Sanitation District No. 1's headquarters won a Green Roof Award of Excellence at a trade show last week in Minneapolis. "This is really an exceptional project because of the way it incorporates research, public education, the way it's part of an integrated stormwater-management system on site," said Steven Peck, president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a nonprofit industry association based in Toronto. For more, click the link
June 14, 200717 yr It's growing more and more popular...and LEED buildings (green building) are starting to pop up everywhere. Please use this thread as the place for discussion about LEED/Green Building policies and programs across the state. Discuss the various projects that are using LEED standards and how they are/are not taking advantage of the programs across the state.
June 14, 200717 yr The new store "Park + Vine" in Cincinnati (Over-the-Rhine) is going for LEED certification.
June 15, 200717 yr damn...I searched it and everything. Nothing turned up; I had thought that there was a topic (especially since I posted in it already), but I just must have missed it. Sorry grasscat :oops:
June 15, 200717 yr we looked at doing a green roof on our rehab project but the money was nuts (for a new roof the money was nuts anyway, so I should say the green option was quadruple nuts). There were a few programs available, but our timing wasn't right. We ended up going with higher grade insulation as our green component, which worked out very well. Anyway, it would be nice to put "easier to get" incentives out there for putting things like green roofs on commercial buildings. It's not easy to do without killing your profit margin if you just go ahead and put one on.
June 15, 200717 yr Green building tax incentives at The Edge June 13, 2007 | LIVE GREEN CINCINNATI The Edge condo project in downtown announced it's intention to be the first to take advantage of the tax incentives offered by the city to green buildings. Specifically, the city is offering a 15 year, 100% tax abatement to significantly rehabbed or new residential building which are built to meet LEED green building standards. The abatement can be worth up to $500,000 per year. The city is also offering incentives to commercial building projects that are build to LEED standards and enrolled with the US Green Building Council. For more, click the link
June 15, 200717 yr damn...I searched it and everything. Nothing turned up; I had thought that there was a topic (especially since I posted in it already), but I just must have missed it. Sorry grasscat :oops: Oh...I wasn't calling you out. I just put that there so that the thread would make sense to someone who started reading it at the beginning. Carry on.
July 12, 200717 yr NKU, UC buildings go green New construction is planet-friendly BY HANA BIELIAUSKAS | SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON - It's getting easier to be green. The University of Cincinnati is using environmentally friendly techniques in its new construction projects. Its student center and Varsity Village athletic facilities already are certified as "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council. The recreation center is undergoing the certification process. That means they are using environmentally friendly techniques and tactics. For more, click the link
September 11, 200717 yr New city schools required to meet 'green' standards BY BEN FISCHER | CINCINNATI ENQUIRER September 11, 2007 CINCINNATI - More than 22 new school buildings in Cincinnati will be required to meet high standards for environmentally friendly "green" design, under a new set of rules approved by the Cincinnati school board Monday. For more, click the link
September 27, 200717 yr UC rec center earns LEED certification September 26, 2007 | CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER UPTOWN - The University of Cincinnati's campus recreation center, completed in 2006, on Wednesday received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. For more, click the link
October 4, 200717 yr Energy-saving goal for new schools Ohio to kick in money for district BY BEN FISCHER | CINCINNATI ENQUIRER October 4, 2007 CINCINNATI - Officials in charge of Cincinnati Public Schools' massive rebuilding project say they'll be able to install more environmentally friendly "green" features in every construction project because the state of Ohio has pledged to help pay for the upgrades. For more, click the link
October 4, 200717 yr From the Miami Student: Business school attempts to create MU's 1st 'environmentally efficient' building Rachel Perron The Farmer School of Business hopes to lead the way in making Miami University a greener campus. Farmer Hall has applied for LEED certification, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and as construction on the new facility nears completion, Miami hopes to also be near to completing its first environmentally efficient building. For more, click the link www.miamistudent.net/media/storage/paper776/news/2007/09/28/FrontPage/Business.School.Attempts.To.Create.Mus.1st.environmentally.Efficient.Building-2998634-page2.shtml]http://media.www.miamistudent.net/media/storage/paper776/news/2007/09/28/FrontPage/Business.School.Attempts.To.Create.Mus.1st.environmentally.Efficient.Building-2998634-page2.shtml
October 20, 200717 yr Greener by design Standards spur environmentally friendly building BY LISA BERNARD-KUHN | CINCINNATI ENQUIRER October 20, 2007 CINCINNATI - As global warming and soaring oil prices make national headlines, the demand for "green" building design is growing. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky architects and engineers have seen a big increase in the call for more energy-efficient building compared to just a few years ago. In part, the growth has been fueled by the adoption of an industry standard known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). For more, click the link PHOTO: The University of Cincinnati's recently completed student recreation center, designed by KZF Design, is the region's largest green-certified building, at 350,000 square feet. GARY LANDERS/THE ENQUIRER PHOTO: Green space was included in the design of UC's new student recreation center. A reservoir under the traffic circle collects rainwater. GARY LANDERS/THE ENQUIRER PHOTO: Windows, skylights and an open design illuminate the pool at the University of Cincinnati's student recreation center. GARY LANDERS/THE ENQUIRER
November 3, 200717 yr Older article that I didn't see posted here. (I think? Forgive me if this has already been posted!) Interesting stuff plus it references Atlantic Station. http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/31/real_estate/green_goes_large_scale/index.htm
November 5, 200717 yr Crain's: Shaker Heights goes green By HARRIET TRAMER 4:30 am, November 5, 2007 In 2003, Shaker Heights decided to take energy efficiency a step further, treating it as a community initiative rather than an individual effort. The Go Green Program aims to make home interiors as green at the natural infrastructure for which Shaker Heights has become known, according to Wesley Walker, a rehabilitation specialist with the city. For more, click the link
November 9, 200717 yr Inhaitat: First LEED Platinum Carbon Neutral Building! by Jorge Carbon-neutral buildings are not new news, but the first-ever LEED-platinum carbon neutral building certainly is. The Aldo Leopold Foundation Headquarters, located in Wisconsin, has been certified as the the first ever, fully LEED-platinum certified, carbon neutral building in the world, making it the greenest building ever built, with zero footprint and great design. http://www.aldoleopold.org/legacycenter/ The building is located in Fairfield, Wisconsin. Built for $4 million dollars, the 12,000 square foot center is as green as they come, with the project obtaining 61 out of the 69 available LEED points. The building was designed by Kubala-Washatko Architects and Boldt Construction. The building produces 15% more energy than what it consumes by using 198-panel 39.6 kilowatt solar electric system, the second largest in Wisconsin. To save on energy costs, heating and cooling will be done via a radiant system installed within the concrete floors. Proper insulation of the building, use of geothermal energy, good passive design to allow for daylighting and heating during winter and shading during summer, cross ventilation, and operable windows all contribute towards achieving this remarkable goal. Even the design of the site was carefully thought out to properly differentiate between high use and low use areas, thus diminishing the wasted energy required to heat or cool sections of the complex which would not be needed. Energy wasn’t the only focus in this remarkable building. Built to honor the vision of famed conservationist Algo Leopold, the center has not only been awarded LEED platinum certification, but will be honored by the Forest Stewardship Council during the third annual Designing and Building with FSC Award at the 2007 GreenBuild conference and expo in Chicago, for its use of sustainable timber for almost 100% of its structure. “This building does things that people are dreaming about,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president of the U.S. Green Building Council. “There are people out there saying, ‘Somehow, somewhere a building will be able to do that.’ This building is doing it today.” + The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center l
November 14, 200717 yr Mayor Frank Jackson would set 'green' bar for rehab, new construction projects Jackson raising environmental bar for city projects Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Henry J. Gomez Plain Dealer Reporter Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson wants an environment-friendly return for the city's investment in new and rehabilitated homes. Jackson is expected to announce today a plan that would require home builders and contractors to meet so-called "green" standards in exchange for loans, tax breaks and other financial perks the city already provides. For more, click the link www.plaindealer.com
November 14, 200717 yr Here is what Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson proposes as an environment-friendly building policy: Single-family rehabilitation projects: Would need to meet Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program standards - air leakage reduction and improved insulation and ductwork. Also would have to adhere to federal guidelines for energy-efficient hot water tanks and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. See odod.state.oh.us; www.energystar.gov New single family homes: Would have to meet Enterprise Green Communities standards, including energy and water conservation measures. See enterprisecommunity.org New or rehabilitated multifamily homes: Would have to meet either Enterprise Green Communities standards or be certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council. See usgbc.org/leed SOURCE: City of Cleveland
November 14, 200717 yr SOURCE: City of Cleveland Hi Blinker. Where did you find that? It is not at: http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/mayor/ thanks
November 14, 200717 yr Those requirements are for use of City incentives (tax abatement, grants, etc.) and are not conditions for receiving permits, right?
November 14, 200717 yr Soapbox alert! So, how can the developers complain then? It's a level playing field. If you want the $, you've got to step your game up a bit to keep your profit margin. In the end, Cleveland is competing with the 'burbs and more importantly, with the rest of the region and country. If Cleveland's housing stock is more attractive, well-built, sustainable, and cheaper to maintain that that of Columbus, Pittsburgh, Detroit, etc., then we're all better off. Plus it contributes to the abstract notion in people's minds of our city as a place with an eye towards the future and that isn't lagging behind the nation in terms of advancing building design & technology and concern for the wellbeing of others and future generations.
November 14, 200717 yr imo, this is a no brainer. there may be some initial, upfront costs of doing things differently, but after a few units are built and the builders understand where to get materials, how to install them, etc., the costs should drop immediately. i think it shows more the mentality of resisting change than a real attack on the benefits for all involved of instituting this policy.
November 23, 200717 yr EPA puts talk to the ultimate test Nation's environmental agency elevates space to LEED standards BY LAURA BAVERMAN | CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER November 23, 2007 PHOTO: The GreenGrid roof installed on 50 percent of the EPA's new buildings will perform a variety of functions, including rainwater retention and cooling the roof's surface. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the EPA CINCINNATI - For an agency dedicated to research on sustainability, water and hazardous waste, building its $20 million expansion green was a no-brainer. The Environmental Protection Agency dedicated itself to environmentally friendly strategies years ago, but only recently set a new standard for its new buildings. All would be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified at the gold level. That includes the 65,000-square-foot addition to the EPA's Martin Luther King Drive research facility, the agency's third national project to meet such standards. For more, click the link
January 29, 200817 yr Cincinnati's “LEED”ership Role in Environmentally Friendly Building BY CHRIS BORTZ | UPDATE December 2007 CINCINNATI - Last year, Cincinnati City Council created legisla-tion, sponsored by Coun-cilmember Laketa Cole and myself, to encourage environmentally friendly building in Cincinnati through tax and other financial incentives. For more, click the link Chris Bortz is a City of Cincinnati Council Member and is the Planning Partnership Vice-chair. He can be reached at [email protected]
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