The University of Edinburgh SEAG 9/8/04 Paper F
Sustainability & Environment Advisory Group 9 August 2004
Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Buildings
Brief description of the paper
Description of a workshop being held in the City Chambers on 24th August to further develop the concept of standards which go “beyond code” in establishing Edinburgh as a pre-eminent sustainable city over next ten years. The outcome might have significant implications for the University’s Estates Strategy, but one that is generally encouraging us down a road we are already facing.
This is one of a series of related events all of which highlight the growing importance of Sustainable Construction – creating new buildings and refurbishing and maintaining existing stock – in a manner that minimises the environmental impact and optimises the social and economic benefit accruing from their use.
Action requested
Group to note progress – volunteers invited to meet VIBES Judges if shortleeted.
Resource implications
Does the paper have resource implications? Yes – staff resource
Risk Assessment
Does the paper include a risk analysis? No.
Equality and Diversity
Does the paper have equality and diversity implications? No.
Freedom of information
Can this paper be included in open business? Yes.
Any other relevant information
None
Originator of the paper
David Somervell, Energy & Sustainability Manager 2 August 2004
Page 1 of 4 Your Opportunity to Shape The Sustainable Development Agenda in Edinburgh EDINBURGH STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
24 August 2004, 2.00-5.00pm Council Business Centre, High Street, Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council has set out its sustainability vision for Edinburgh that ”by 2015, Edinburgh will lead the most successful and sustainable city region in Northern Europe and sustain the highest quality of life of any UK city”. This is a major challenge not just for the Council but the City, its partners and its constituent communities. For sustainability, the built environment is absolutely crucial to the quality of people’s lives at home, work and leisure. The environmental footprint of our buildings is very significant. While the property industry and all related professional services make a huge contribution to our economy, the environmental and social impacts our buildings make are of major significance because they are a lasting legacy for future generations.
The Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership (ESDP) has proposed that one way of contributing to Edinburgh's 2015 target is through the development of a set of Edinburgh Sustainability Standards which can help raise the sustainability benchmark across all agencies in our city.
As a first phase in this work, the City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with the ESDP, is looking to develop a draft series of standards for buildings by the end of 2004. These Standards will apply for a range of organisations involved in the procurement and development of the built environment in Edinburgh. It is envisaged that these Standards will also be applied through the Planning and Building Control processes.
As a key player in the development of these Standards, your organisation is invited to a half-day workshop (lunch included) which will explore the concept in more detail and begin the process of developing the “Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Buildings”.
The Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership (ESDP) is one of the eight strategic partnerships that form a key part of Community Planning in Edinburgh. Membership of the ESDP includes a range of public, private and voluntary organisations committed to the sustainable development of the City of Edinburgh.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Councillor Maureen Child CEC Executive Member for Sustainability and Finance Chair of the ESDP
Page 2 of 4 EDINBURGH STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
24 August 2004, 2.00-5.00pm Council Business Centre, High Street, Edinburgh
PROGRAMME The aim of this workshop is to: Discuss topics; Put forward potential standards or actions; and Propose an appropriate framework for the further development of this initiative.
12.30 Lunch/Registration
1.30pm Welcome Sarah Boyack, MSP, Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Environment and Transport Committee
1.45-2.00pm Sustainable Buildings – Issues, Examples and the Business Case Dr Roger Talbot, Thirdwave, and ESDP member
2.00-2.10pm Introducing the Workshop Janice Pauwels, City of Edinburgh Council
Above session chaired by Cllr Maureen Child
2.10-3.15pm WORKSHOP 1 Define the “Topics” Includes 5 min feedback
3.15-3.30pm Coffee
3.30-4.30pm WORKSHOP 2 Define the “Standards” and identify potential barriers
4.30-4.55pm Plenary - Discussion/The Way Forward/ Q&A
4.55-5.00pm Concluding Statements Cllr Trevor Davies Convenor of CEC Planning Committee, ESDP Member
Booking Form Details
Name ______
Organisation______
I will be able to attend this event YES / NO Please circle
I will not be able to attend but my colleague ______will be able to attend
Do you have any dietary requirements?
Please return to Simon Penney, Policy Officer, 12 St Giles St. Tel 469 3584 Or fax to 469 3604, or email [email protected] LIST OF INVITEES
Page 3 of 4 Regulators and Legislators Communities Scotland - Maud Marshall Scottish Executive - Linda Sheridan? Developers/Property Agents EDI - Ian Wall Forth Ports PLC – Terry Smith Homes for Scotland rep Universities/Research University of Edinburgh (Angus Currie) Napier University ? Heriot Watt University – Prof Marcus Newburgh & Jeremy Raemaker BRECSU / BRE – Jonathon Fair Contractors/Consultants/NGO’s Miller – Allan Currie Arup – Alan Richmond Max Fordham – Colin Hamilton BEDZED Bill Dunster WWF – Simon Pepper Richard Witney - SCHRI Professional Institutions and Centres Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (Sebastian Tombs) Royal Town Planning Institute – Alice McGlone Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors – Steve Tolson Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Centre for Architecture, Design and the City (Catherine Docherty) SEDA – Ffion Stevenson Consultants (Architects) Building Design Partnership - John MacManus Bennetts Associates Architects - John Miller Ricky Pollock Hackland and Dore - Alastair Hackland Gareth Hoskins - Gareth Hoskins Michael Laird Architects - Ian Lightbody/Jeremy Scott RMJM Michael Duncan/? Simpson and Brown - James Simpson John Gilbert Architects – John Gilbert Foster Associates Council Officers Alan Henderson – Planning Bill Ness – Property Management Janice Pauwels – Sustainability Patrick Brown – Property Management Riccardo Marini – Planning Design John Rosser - Planning Ben Wilson - Planning Anna Grant - Planning Carol Peacock – Planning - Biodiversity Anne Crawford – Property Management David Morrison – Building Control Keith Anderson - Housing Douglas Esselmont – Housing Gordon Shariff – Education Julie Duncan – Social Work ESDP Members Roger Talbot – Thirdwave David Somervell – UOE Richard Atkins Laura MacGadie – LEEP Tim Darlow - Sistech
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