JABATAN PELANCONGAN DAN HOSPITALITI

DUG30023 Green Technology Compliance

Case Study
Topic: Green Technology Compliance (Green Building)

Prepared by:
Thineshni a/p Thiyagarajan
(26DRT20F2005)
Muhammad Farid Bin Bunangin
(26DRT20F2009)
Nadirah Binti Nor Azizan
(26DRT20F2008)

Checked By: Wan Nor Azida Binti Wan Ali

Session: 2 2022/2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS

NUMBER CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND PRATICES

2.2 GREEN BUILDING

2.2.1 DEFINITION 2

2.2.2 TYPES OF GREEN BUILDING 3-4

2.2.3 GOALS 5-6

2.2.4 HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN MALAYSIA 7

2.2.5 EXAMPLE GREEN BUILDING IN MALAYSIA 8

3.0 CONCLUSION 9

4.0 REFRENCES 10

4.1 ARTICLE ABOUT GREEN BUILDING 11 -14

Appreciation

I still remember my first day as an undergraduate student at Politeknik Hulu

Terengganu. It was the most exciting yet nervous day of my life. All I dreamed of was
enjoying my Politeknik life and graduating with a first-class. The person to whom I am
indebted the most is my dearest lecture Wan Nor Azida Binti Wan Ali. I am extremely
grateful for the friendly chats at the end of the meetings that give me motivation and
confidence. I would like to express my gratitude to all my lecturers in the Faculty of
Hospitality Tourism Department. Without their guidance and support from the very first
day, I will never be here. Thank you for all the precious knowledge they have taught
me. Besides that, I would like to thank all my informants who took the time to
participate in my case study. Without them, I wouldn’t be able to finish my case study
on time. Thank you, lecture Wan Nor Azida Binti for believing in me and supporting
me throughout the case study.
 1.0 Introduction

Green construction, also known as sustainable building, is a method of

increasing a structure's efficiency while minimizing detrimental effects on the climate
and natural surroundings. It will lessen the impact on human health and even the
environment over the course of a building's existence, helping to improve quality of life
and protect natural resources. The structures were deemed green since they included
characteristics such as renewable energy, non-toxic materials, and efficient energy
use, among others. Because of the need for more energy efficient and ecologically
friendly building processes, green building has been formally applied in the industry
from the early 1990s.

The objective of green construction is to use the fewest natural resources

possible in the development and operation of created structures. Furthermore, for
more effective resource utilization, these structures highlight the three R's: reduce,
reuse, and recycle. Green construction is vital because, as the community grows, it
will have a significant impact on the natural environment, making it imperative to
reduce natural resource usage. To reduce the amount of energy required to run the
building, highly efficient equipment such as lighting and air conditioning were used in
the interior areas. Meanwhile, highly skilled waste and water management methods
were put in place. Green technologies will be used in these buildings to ensure that
there is a lower carbon footprint that can harm the environment. To achieve the
building's objective, the final product of the building's construction must be feasible
and have the least amount of negative impact on the environment.

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2.0 Green Technology and Practices
2.2 Green Building
2.2.1 Definition

A green or sustainable building is one that, through its design and

characteristics, can help to maintain or improve the quality of life in the environment in
which it is built. To accomplish so, it is necessary to reach a high level of efficiency:
lowering energy, water, and other resource use reduces pollution. The LEED
certificate (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized
certified certification that determines whether a structure is sustainable.

Green building is the practice of designing structures and employing processes

that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the life cycle of
a building, from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and
deconstruction. This practice expands and supplements the traditional concerns of
building design, such as economy, utility, durability, and comfort. A green building is
also referred to as a sustainable or high-performance building.

Energy, water, and other resources are being used more efficiently. Enhancing
staff productivity while safeguarding occupant health Waste, pollution, and
environmental deterioration must all be reduced. Green buildings, for example, may
use sustainable materials in their construction. Example reused, recycled-content, or
renewable resources. Provide healthy indoor conditions with minimal pollutants
example reduced product emissions and have water-saving landscaping by using
native plants that survive without extra watering.

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 2.2.2 Types of green building

There are five key types of green buildings. The first type of green building is
Net zero energy ready buildings. May use fossil fuels or electricity for heating. Could
become net zero energy with the addition of solar panels or other renewables. A
building that is net-zero energy ready is intended to be ultra-efficient with the intention
of becoming net-zero energy at some time in the future. The building owner is unable
to afford the remaining measures, such as a photovoltaic power plant, that would bring
it to official net-zero energy status for various reasons. A reasonable intermediate step
is to design the facility to be very energy efficient, with the required infrastructure to
manage an onsite "power plant."

The second type of green building is Net zero energy. May use fossil fuels or
electricity for heating. Generate as much energy on site or nearby as it uses on an
annual basis. Net zero energy buildings combine energy efficiency and renewable
energy generation to consume only the amount of energy that can be produced onsite
using renewable resources over a set time period. Achieving zero energy is a lofty but
increasingly attainable goal that is gaining traction across geographic regions and
markets. Private commercial property owners are increasingly interested in developing
zero energy buildings to meet corporate goals, and in response to regulatory
mandates, federal government agencies and many state and local governments are
beginning to shift toward zero energy building targets.

The third type of green building is Net zero carbon. May use fossil fuels or
electricity for heating. Fossil fuel use (on site or on the grid) is offset with the purchase
or generation of low carbon energy. The operational energy consumption of a net zero
carbon building will be relatively minimal. It is planned that new buildings meet yearly
energy demands that are around 70% lower than average existing buildings. For
example, a typical existing school building consumes roughly 200 kWh whereas LETI
proposes, and school providers have adopted a target of 65 kWh for a net zero carbon
compatible school.

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 Net zero carbon buildings will have extremely efficient passive design features
and highly efficient building services systems to accomplish such low energy
consumption. They'll be well-insulated and draught-proof, with triple glazing as an
option, and technologies like mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and heat
pumps for heating and hot water will be included. Buildings will also need to be
controlled and operated efficiently (not leaving lights on when they aren't needed),
which will need the use of control systems.

The fourth type of green building is Zero carbon. Buildings can attain zero-
carbon performance by eliminating the use of fossil fuels for heating, utilizing on-site
and off-site renewable energy, minimizing the usage of high-GWP refrigerants, and
constructing with low-carbon, repurposed recycled materials.

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 2.2.3 Goals

While much might at building and see both the physicality and the process by
which they are created but they serve major goals in addressing some of the world’s
most pressing issues. One of the major goals of green building is ensure access to
affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Energy savings from
efficient, green buildings - whether commercial office buildings or households - are
generally one of the most discussed benefits. Renewable energy is also used in green
buildings, which can be less expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. According to the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), home solar systems in Africa may
provide homes with electricity for as little as $56 per year, which is significantly less
expensive than energy from diesel or kerosene. Renewable energy also offers the
added benefit of emitting no carbon dioxide, reducing the planet's effect. Energy
security is also improved by combining energy efficiency with local renewable energy
sources.

Next, goal of green building is Take urgent action to combat climate change
and its impacts. Buildings account for more than 30% of worldwide greenhouse gas
emissions, making them a significant contribution to climate change. Green buildings,
on the other hand, have a big potential to counteract it, and one of the most cost-
effective methods to do so is through energy efficiency measures. Green Star certified
buildings in South Africa, for example, save 336 million pounds of each year.

Lastly, goal of green building is revitalizing the global partnership for

sustainable development. Historically, the construction industry has lacked a unified
voice on the global stage at key climate change conferences, and it has been
undervalued for the enormous prospects it offers. In 2015, World GBC, UNEP, the
French government, and a number of other organizations collaborated to organize the
first-ever "Buildings Day" as part of the official COP21 agenda, as well as to launch
the Global Alliance for Building and Construction. Our movement is already reaping
the benefits of having a place at the table after a year and a half.

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Strong new collaborations, such as those with the World Resources Institute and the
Global Environmental Facility, have been established, enhancing our ability to promote
change and ensuring that we are not reinventing the wheel. Our movement has long
recognized that the impediments to a sustainable built environment are not
technological solutions, but rather how we communicate effectively to ensure that our
collective efforts are properly coordinated to accomplish far greater impact.

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2.2.4 How it can be applied in Malaysia

In recent years, both the public and commercial sectors in Malaysia have begun
to implement green construction principles, partially to save money on energy but also
to address growing concerns about the influence of the interior environment on health.
Green buildings are built to conserve energy and resources, recycle materials, and
reduce pollution emissions. Through tax incentives, the government has aided in the
proliferation of green buildings, and today a growing number of property developers
and building owners are looking for energy-saving alternatives. The growing
awareness of the benefits of green building in Malaysia gives a promising opportunity
for Hong Kong enterprises that provide associated products and services, such as
energy saving technologies, consulting, and architectural services.

The Malaysian government is a driving force behind increasing demand for

green building solutions. Over the last decade, the government has adopted several
green building programmers in order to reduce pollution and increase energy
efficiency, including an energy audit of government buildings, green tax incentives,
and the Green Building Index (GBI). Because of the tax discounts available for green
building projects and earning the Green Building Index certificate, the Green Building
Index is the country's first green building grading tool, and it has become well-known
by the Malaysian construction industry, property developers, and building owners.
Now, it is estimated that around 80% of the population is illiterate.

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2.2.5 Example Green Building in Malaysia

Leisure Farm Resort Central Spine @ Iskandar Malaysia, Johor.

Bandar Rimbayu Township @ Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor

Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) @ Kuala Lumpur.

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 3.0 Conclusion

In conclusion, the concept of green building as a means of achieving

sustainable development is still gaining traction in Malaysia. Despite the government's
efforts to encourage developers by providing incentives, Malaysia's involvement in
green development remains relatively low. Following that, the purpose of this research
is to identify the benefits and factors influencing the implementation of green building
and to determine possible methods to increase the involvement of developers in
practicing green building in order to move towards sustainable development. Green
construction has numerous financial, environmental, commercial, and social benefits.
Environmental benefits are ranked first, followed by market benefits and social
benefits. The conclusion reached in this study is that financial rewards are the least
important benefits. The major essential components, according to the conclusions of
this study, are municipal and technical factors, with municipal factors including
budgetary factors. While the most significant impediment for developers is a lack of
funds, only a tiny number of green buildings are constructed. These elements are also
linked to financial factors, with the government providing greater incentives and
rebates to help offset the high initial costs of green building implementation.

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 4.0 References

Green building: Improving the lives of billions by helping to achieve the UN

Sustainable Development Goals | World Green Building Council. (2021). World
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yudelson. (2016, September 16). Reinventing Green Building -- Jerry

Yudelson, “The Godfather of Green.” Reinventing Green Building -- Jerry Yudelson,
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Sustainable Buildings In Malaysia: 10 Benefits If You Live In One! | Property

Guru Malaysia. (2022, March 10). Property Guru Malaysia.
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HKTDC Research. (2022). Hktdc.com.

https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/NDIyNjM4OTg2

Nesler, C., Khee Poh Lam, & Bertrand Lasternas. (2021, September 8). How
to build smart, zero carbon buildings. World Economic Forum.
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