Cut Expenditure - Water Saving Green Buildings

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 3073-3076
Author(s):  
Jing Bo Zhao ◽  
Fang Zhang ◽  
Li Peng Dong ◽  
Tian Xie
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Development Model ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Green Development ◽  
Consumption Model ◽  
Architectural Development ◽  
Water Use Practices

21st century common theme is sustainable development, efficient green development model for urban construction must shift from the traditional high-consumption model of development, green building is the only way for the implementation of this shift is the world's architectural development the inevitable trend. Cut costs - water-saving green buildings, will promote water conservation and water use practices improved and full implementation, thus promoting the development of green building in China.

scholarly journals Barriers to the Diffusion and Adoption of Green Buildings in Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Mosly
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Environmental Disasters ◽  
The Us ◽  
And Diffusion

<p>Many countries around the globe have recently pursued sustainability. The public and governments are demanding sustainability due to worldwide environmental disasters caused by pollution and man-made activities that impact the ecological system. Green buildings represent a significant component of sustainability, as their construction is intended to reduce natural resources consumption through energy and water conservation. Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s richest countries, but its number of certified green buildings is notably low. In addition, all of these buildings are certified by the US Green Building Council LEED rating system and not by a national organization. It seems that numerous barriers exist, slowing the development and diffusion of green buildings in Saudi Arabia. Through a systematic qualitative research approach, this research aims to explore barriers to the diffusion and adoption of green buildings in Saudi Arabia, which will facilitate the development of green buildings in Saudi Arabia. This research concludes the identification of 14 green building barriers, with lack of skilled personal and unsupportive government policies and regulations being the most significant barriers.</p>

scholarly journals WATER CONSERVATION MOCK-UP AS LEARNING MEDIA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR TEACHERS OF ENGINEERING BUILDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITIES

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Cahyo Susilo ◽  
Taufiq Lilo Adi S ◽  
Anis Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Evaluation Phase ◽  
Building Engineering

<p>Public awareness of the environmental conditions should be improved. This must be<br />done, given the increasingly damaged environmental conditions caused by human activities<br />itself, to cause global warming and climate change that is exacerbating the situation.<br />Environmental education needs to be instilled early on to learners, in order to create the next<br />generation who care about the environment. Therefore, students of construction engineering<br />professors must also have knowledge of the environment, closely related to the development<br />of environmental aspects. The outcomes of this research are the conservation of water in<br />green house, booklet, and lesson plan.<br />This research includes descriptive research using research and development (R &amp; D)<br />level 1 method proposed by Sugiyono. The development model used is a descriptive<br />procedural development model by following the research steps to produce a product. The<br />steps of development in this research include: (1) preliminary study stage and design which<br />includes three activities namely; (a) potentials and problems, (b) study of literature and<br />information collection, and (c) product design; (2) development stage that includes maket<br />making and design validation activities, (3) evaluation phase that is covering activity<br />improvement of product which developed to become a decent design. Sources of data in this<br />study are academic observers of green building, practitioners GBCI, environmental experts,<br />learning experts, and media experts. Data obtained from the results of the study were<br />analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of questionnaires from learning experts<br />and media experts were analyzed quantitatively, while interviews, documentation, and<br />observations to green building observers, GBCI practitioners, and environmental experts<br />were analyzed qualitatively.<br />Based on the results of the study, obtained the validation results of expert learning, it<br />can be concluded that from the aspect of RPP, get a value of 91.67%. The study expert<br />evaluates the RPP with very decent category. Then the results of validation of media experts,<br />it can be concluded that from the aspect of learning media, get the value of 79%. The learning<br />expert assesses the learning medium with very decent category. The resulting product is a<br />model of water conservation in environmentally friendly house, booklet booklet, and learning<br />implementation plan (RPP) as guidance of media usage in learning. Based on the analysis of<br />data and discussion can be concluded that the product is very feasible to be used as a medium<br />of learning for prospective students of building engineering teachers for environmental<br />education.<br />Keyword: conservation, water conservation, media, learning media</p>

scholarly journals Studi Penghematan Air pada Sistem Plambing Air Bersih di Apartemen Menara Cibinong Tower Mahoni

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuad Muhamad ◽  
Eka Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Efficiency ◽  
West Java ◽  
The Impact

The Cibinong Tower Mahoni Tower Apartment located in Bogor Regency is a residential residence consisting of 21 floors. Apartment development is influenced by the need for housing which continues to increase along with the rate of population growth and limited land. The impact of apartment construction will affect the availability of clean water in the future due to an increase in the need for clean water. West Java Provincial Regulation Number 13 of 2013 concerning Buildings requires developers to carry out water efficiency. Referring to the regulation, this apartment implements water conservation based on the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) concept which aims to save water use. The research method used is the use of water-saving plumbing features which aims to find out how efficient the use of water is. Based on the results of the study, the population in the Cibinong Tower Mahoni Tower Apartment was 794 people with clean water needs of 67,366.68 l/day. The use of water-saving plumbing equipment can save water use by 6.01% or 4,060.71 l/day.

scholarly journals KAJIAN PENERAPAN PRINSIP WATER CONSERVATION SESUAI STANDAR GREENSHIP NEW BUILDING VERSI 1.2 STUDI KASUS: GEDUNG P1 DAN P2 UNIVERSITAS KRISTEN PETRA SURABAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Steviani Dewi Teddy ◽  
Jimmy Priatman ◽  
Nugroho Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Rainwater Harvesting ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Water Crisis ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Grey Water ◽  
Christian University ◽  
World Energy ◽  
The World

Isu green building dewasa ini menjadi sangat penting untuk diterapkan. Alasan utamanya adalah karena bangunan mengkonsumsi begitu banyak sumber daya alam, di tengah-tengah krisis energi dan air yang sedang melanda dunia. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar penghematan air yang dapat dicapai oleh gedung P1 dan P2 dengan menerapkan konsep penggunaan fitur hemat air, rainwater harvesting, serta daur ulang grey water. Penghematan ini berkaitan dengan jumlah poin yang berpotensi diperoleh gedung P1 dan P2 untuk credit WAC 1 sampai dengan WAC 6 menurut Greenship New Building Versi 1.2.   Untuk memprediksi penggunaan air di gedung P1 dan P2, dilaksanakan survei melalui kuesioner. Pengguna gedung P, W, dan T Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya dipilih secara acak sebagai responden. Dari hasil kajian, desain asli gedung P1 dan P2 berpotensi memperoleh 17 poin untuk kategori water conservation dari total 20 poin. Usulan-usulan diberikan untuk menyempurnakan desain gedung P1 dan P2 sehingga bisa mencapai perolehan 20 poin maksimum.   Nowadays, green building issue has become very important. The main reason is that buildings consume much of natural resources, in the middle of world energy and water crisis which is happening around the world. The goal of this research is to find out how much water saving that P1 and P2 building can achieve by applying the concepts of water saving fixture usage, rainwater harvesting, and grey water recycling. This saving is related to how many points that bulding can potentially achieve for WAC 1 to WAC 6 credit according to Greenship for New Building version 1.2 standard.   To predict water consumption at P1 and P2 buildings, a questionnaire survey was conducted. Occupants of P, W, and T buildings of Petra Christian University Surabaya were randomly chosen as respondents. As the result of this research, P1 and P2 building original design is potential to achieve 17 points out of total 20 points. Suggestions are proposed to perfect the design of P1 and P2 building in order to achieve maximum 20 points.

Causes of Architect’s “Absence” in Green Building Practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 1092-1093 ◽  
pp. 563-566
Author(s):  
Jin Xu ◽  
Lei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Green Design ◽  
Green Architecture ◽  
Green Development ◽  
Education Community ◽  
External Economy ◽  
Review Criteria

Beginning from an analysis of the green building evaluation and labeling projects reviewed, this paper has a comprehensive analysis on the low content of green design and obvious “absence” of architects in the majority of evaluation and labeling projects by use of the theories of green architecture and economics. The author holds that such “absence” is originated from the external economy and technical complexity of green buildings and attributes the causes to two aspects: First, there is no sound and effective incentive mechanism in the environment in which the architects are, especially the lack of professional identity and motivation of green design in architectural design appraisal, award and review criteria; Second, architects are less self-motivated, mentally backward and poor in comprehensive quality. Targeted measures are expected to advance the concept changes in the architectural education community, promote architects to transform thinking and enhance capacity and boost the “green” development of green buildings.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN LINGKUNGAN DAN BANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN DI INDONESIA: TINJAUAN DARI ASPEK PERATURAN PERUNDANG-UNDANGAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syarif Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Environment Management ◽  
Green Building Design

Definitions of green buildings, in essence it should be environmentally friendly and sustainable ranging from planning, implementation to operation of the building. In the implementation of the legislation is needed to ensure its implementation. Candy MOE issued a regulation on the criteria and certification of environmentally friendly building where the content has some similarities with the green building parameters issued by GBCI. Parameter issued by GBCI is Appropriate Land, Energy Efficiency and Refrigerants, Water Conservation, Resource and Material Cycle, Quality and Comfort Air, and the Built Environment Management. This research question is whether there are other laws that support the concept of building a 'green'. The method used is descriptive review the regulations of the aspects of green building. The results showed that there are many laws and regulations in Indonesia has not accommodate green building design criteria. This could mean there are no rules or regulations already exist, but still expressed in general.

TRANSITION TOWARDS GREEN FACILITY MANAGEMENT: BRIDGING THE KNOWLEDGE GAPS OF FACILITIES MANAGERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-143
Author(s):  
Yujie Lu ◽  
Ruidong Chang ◽  
Dan Chong ◽  
Min Li Joyce Ngiam
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Survey Responses

The building industry has experienced a widespread transition towards green buildings and consequently a growing need for green facilities professionals to maximize green building potential in terms of energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction in their operational stage. Green buildings have unique technological systems that require facility managers to have relevant knowledge and skills to conduct proper facilities management and maintenance planning to maximize the potential of green buildings. It is important, then, to investigate whether knowledge gaps for facility managers exist with respect to green buildings, and if so, how these knowledge gaps could be bridged. Though several studies have investigated the operation and maintenance processes of green buildings, few studies considered facility managers' knowledge and skills regarding green facility management (GFM). Set in the context of Singapore, this study aims to holistically investigate the knowledge and skills of managing green buildings in the community of facility managers, including their perceived differences between green and conventional buildings, the difficulty of GFM, the knowledge gaps of GFM and the underlying reasons, as well as how the gaps could be bridged. A total of 90 survey responses were collected and eight interviews with key stakeholders were conducted, which indicate facility managers believe green buildings do have special features that require unique knowledge and skills, and currently knowledge gaps do exist hindering the transition towards GFM. Therefore, this paper derives plausible solutions to bridge the knowledge gaps, such as establishing holistic subsidies for those facility managers participating in training programs of GFM. This study provides references for researchers and relevant governmental departments to better understand industry professionals' knowledge gaps in the transitioning process towards a green built environment, and to make better policy decisions bridging the knowledge gaps and thereby facilitating the green transition process.

scholarly journals GREEN BUILDINGS IN MALAYSIA: THE BENEFITS OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT CHALLENGES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (26) ◽  
pp. 311-318
Author(s):  
Azizul Ridhuan Wahid ◽  
Wan Nadzri Osman
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Construction Costs ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The People ◽  
Green Development ◽  
The Impact

Green Buildings is an approach taken to reduce the impact on the environment, society and economy. About 20 years ago, there was a rapid increase in the study of green buildings. This article aims to provide an introduction, the benefits gained as well as the challenges and obstacles in implementing green building in especially in Malaysia. This is because Malaysia is still behind other developing countries in terms of environmental management. The results indicate that there are several challenges and obstacles in implementing the green building approach. Among them is the use of environmentally friendly facilities. In addition, high construction costs, mental barriers from the people, indifferent and negative attitudes towards environmentally friendly products and practices as well as lack of financial resources, lack of expertise and manpower. This paper also provides an overview of green development and how to overcome the challenges and obstacles as well as the benefits that can be gained as a result of this green development.

scholarly journals The Use of Plumbing Tools Saving Water With Efforts to Save Clean Water With Application of Green Building Concept at Menara Cibinong Apartment

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Wahyudi Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Usage ◽  
Plumbing System ◽  
Domestic Waste ◽  
Initial Water ◽  
Water Amount

The developing of construction in Bogor Regency affected by citizen’s growth caused by urbanization. Citizen’s growth of Bogor Regency is estimated to reach 5.9 million people in 2021. Menara Apartment Cibinong construction indirectly could be increasing water needs which affected domestic waste water amount. To minimalizing that problem, there is need to be a planning of plumbing system for clean water and waste water and also the green building concept. With the water conservation includes  the reduction of water usage. This water saving plumbing device. The chosen Water Saving Plumbing Equipment because could be saving water up to 33% from initial water needs as amount 305.88 m3/day.Keywords plumbing, Green Building, water saving plumbing device

Effectiveness of water saving devices and educational programs in urban buildings

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (7) ◽  
pp. 1357-1365 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Roccaro ◽  
P. P. Falciglia ◽  
F. G. A. Vagliasindi
Keyword(s):  
Middle Schools ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
Urban Buildings

In this study different water saving measures (structural and non-structural) were implemented in different urban buildings. A monitoring program of water consumption was carried out to verify and compare the effectiveness of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and educational programs in different types of buildings (two residential houses, two Middle Schools and two Sport Centres) located in a drought experienced region (Sicily, Italy). In all cases, relevant water conservation percentages were achieved with prominent values in public buildings. The highest water conservation (up to 60%) was observed in two Middle Schools, where a large amount of water was wasted. Overall, the structural measures led to high water conservation, while the educational programs did not always improve the water saving effectiveness. These results highlight that in some urban areas the awareness of water conservation is not well established and large volumes of water are wasted, especially in public buildings, due to faulty plumbing fixtures. Governments and Environmental Agencies should promote with more effort water saving measures in order to support green building policy and global sustainability.

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