Connecting Green Design with Financial Return Case Study: How Green Infrastructure Netted $70,000 Savings

Registration Eligibility

no restrictions

Start Date

09/24/2015

End Date

09/24/2015

Description

The Little Wing office building was constructed on a corner lot next to existing residential buildings. The civil engineer had initially planned for underground detention tanks to meet on-site stormwater requirements, but the project manager challenged the team to see if a combination of a green roof and rainwater harvesting tanks could serve this function.

By eliminating underground stormwater detention and a secondary storm/sewer discharge connection, the project was able to save on traditional infrastructure resulting in a net savings. In addition to providing an immediate “green” amenity to the building, the project also received more LEED points as a result of the inclusion of the vegetated roof.

Using this case study as an example, the presentation will show how to calculate the performance of a green roof. Presenters will also cover green infrastructure initiatives and how to maximize financial return from them, including the presentation of policy for the local DC area.

Location

Washington, DC

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Green Roofs
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how green roofs address local stormwater policy and other incentives.
2. Explain how green roofs can be applied for LEED V4.
3. Quantify the stormwater performance of a green roof.

Instructors

Elaine Kearney - Technical Director, Columbia Green Technologies

Course Codes

20150924DDC30

Provider

Potomac Chapter ASLA

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