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Intelligent sanitary solutions for sustainable construction · · · Requirements for sustainable construction increasing worldwide Geberit products score high in water and energy consumption as well as sound insulation Geberit as a partner in training for sustainable solutions Sustainable construction: a global trend Sustainable construction aims to achieve ecologically friendly and resource-efficient solutions in an economical way and with as much quality of life for users as possible. The global trend towards sustainable construction and green building means that building owners and sanitary specialists are facing new challenges. Whether it is LEED in the U.S., Minergie in Switzerland, Green Mark in Singapore or Deutsches Gütesiegel für nachhaltiges Bauen (German Seal of Quality in Sustainable Construction), there are already specific guidelines today that determine what is considered sustainable construction. In particular, criteria for low energy and water consumption, environmentally friendly materials and the well-being of users must be met. Thanks to forward-looking development, Geberit is already able to offer a range of products that integrate sustainable sanitary solutions in construction. Sustainable construction: more than saving energy Geberit sanitary systems meet the need for great flexibility in construction. Two examples here are the Duofix and GIS installation systems. Both can be used as lightweight construction systems in new buildings or renovations and can be easily modified for conversions. The benefits of Geberit products in operation include their low water consumption. The operating energy required is minimized by reducing the heat loss of hot water through optimum pipe layouts, dimensioning and pipein-pipe hot-water circulation systems. Sound insulation is also becoming increasingly important for the wellbeing of occupants. Silent-PP, the new drainage plug-in system, makes low-noise drainage a standard in domestic installation. Good recyclability is also part of responsible product design. This means that the consumption of so-called “gray energy”, the energy used for production, is kept to a minimum. Sustainable construction: promoting its application Geberit takes future challenges seriously, in particular customers’ need for support when planning sustainable sanitary solutions. The right tools support training: ProPlanner helps sanitary engineers to optimize environmental friend - liness, profitability and design. In this way, Geberit products and planning systems make daily contributions worldwide to more sustainable construction. © Architect Daniel Libeskind AG/Burckhardt+ Partner AG; Photo: Jan Bitter Westside: Leisure and shopping center biggest Minergie building in Switzerland In western Bern (CH), a vision of American architect Daniel Libeskind has come true: A contemporary building unique in Europe has been constructed with businesses, restaurants and boutiques. Westside also houses a retirement home, a hotel and a leisure pool & spa. Geberit provided all installation systems and the complete building and roof drainage systems for this unique meeting place, which is currently the largest Minergie building in Switzerland. Geberit Sustainability Report 2010 18
Customers Why is sustainable construction so important Climate change and a shortage of resources are the main drivers of the discussion and the need to act. In the case of the city of Zurich, in November 2008 the population approved with 76% of votes the establishment of a 2,000-watt society in the municipal code. For the long-term implementation of this vision – whereby only one-third of today’s energy consumption and one ton of CO 2 emissions per head should be required without diminishing the quality of life – the building area plays a key role. In the two construction standards of Minergie and the more comprehensive Minergie-P, specific guidelines already exist in Switzerland as to the practical implementation of these criteria in construction. The city of Zurich is already erecting 70% to 80% of new builds in Minergie. But isn’t sustainable construction more than energy-efficient construction Yes, we agree on that point. It also involves the aligned optimization of building materials, water, user requirements, life cycle costs and design. So, a complex task indeed. Minergie as a label is already no longer alone. Minergie- Eco also includes health and green construction criteria. What is the role of the sanitary area here On the one hand, water-saving products have a positive influence on energy consumption. In wellinsulated houses, the majority of operating energy is now used to provide hot water. The gray energy of installation is also a focus in the new data sheet of the leading Swiss Association for Engineers and Architects (SIA). Flow noise can become a nuisance in well-insulated buildings; sound insulation is therefore an important issue. And the use of recycled materials has a positive impact on materials usage. This applies not only to concrete, but to all building materials. And sustainable construction is set to become even more important in the future Yes, I am convinced it will. New solutions are coming to the market and transparency is increasing, if you think of the recently launched buildings certificate, for instance, with which a building’s energy fig- Dr Heinrich Gugerli has headed the Office for Sustainable Construction of the Structural Engineering Department (HBD) of the city of Zurich (CH) for ten years. The HBD manages a portfolio of 4,000 buildings, making it one of Switzerland’s largest building owners. ures are established. It is becoming increasingly clear that thinking in life cycles also makes economic sense and that the value of sustainable buildings is rising. In countries like Switzerland, where buildings have a long life cycle, the greatest leverage is with existing buildings. The implementation of comprehensive measures for overall refurbishments or conversions is a huge opportunity for the construction industry and also a challenge for all parties involved. 19 Geberit Sustainability Report 2010
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