To build from scratch or to renovate?

FACILITIES DESIGN &

CONSTRUCTION

PROFESSOR JOON-SEO A. CHOI. PH.D.

GREEN SPORT MANAGEMENT HANYANG U. GSI

7WEEK

REVIEW THE LAST CLASS!!

THIS CLASS QUESTION..

To build from scratch or to renovate?

“Hidden costs” of building anew:

• Land purchases

• Demolition & dumping costs

• Energy, water, & pollution costs Renovation typically creates

“less waste”..

ANOTHER OPTION..

• Minimum amenities

• Leasing benefit (tents, seating, huts)

• Re-selling benefit

• Minimum impact on the site

RECIPE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FACILITY

Proximity Accessibility

LOCATION!!!

LOCATION..

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

“A process whereby ALL aspects of a plan to build, renovate or upgrade facilities, or run an activity, are assessed by a neutral body of experts. A resulting EIA report should attempt to determine the best- and worst- case scenarios for all aspects of a proposed project and for the project as a whole. The environmental costs and benefits of the project should be listed both in

quantifiable and non-quantifiable terms. (P113)”

Easy to manipulate results!!

(economic >

environmental)

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

Pre, midpoint, post audits may be ideal.

DESIGN, EQUIPMENT, & MATERIALS

1. Energy conservation 2. Water conservation

3. Flexibility & durability of building materials 4. Ease of assembly and disassembly

5. Presence of harmful compounds 6. Use of recycled materials

7. Less waste

8. Aesthetics concerns

Can be achieved through bidding process of vendors and contractors.

FINAL TOUCHES..

1. Clean-up: spills or contamination 2. Landscaping: Re-create a healthier

and more vibrant ecosystem

3. Construction waste management: Re-

use or re-sell materials. MINIMIZE

landfill dumping.

TAKE AWAY’S

1. To build from scratch should be the

LAST OPTION. What are other options?

2. Learn about 3-4 ways to minimize environmental impact when

constructing anew.