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Chapter 3 - Location and Transportation
Creating sustainable buildings starts with selecting a proper location. The location of a building affects a wide range of environmental factors, including energy use, land use and preservation, erosion and rainwater management, access to public transportation, and many others.
The National Park Service describes traditional development as a method that "reflects the view that earth's resources are for human use," while sustainable development "accentuates the indigenous natural and cultural assets while respecting resource constraints."
This statement is an excellent explanation of the goals of the Location and Transportation section.
Location
Location, transportation alternatives, and preservation of sensitive lands while also discouraging sprawl contribute to smart location and linkage - how the site is linked to its surroundings. Site selection is the choice of a site choose the right site and protect it during construction. By doing this, the project will go a long way toward good sustainability practices. Site area includes the total area within the project boundary defined as both constructed and non-constructed areas.
Site selection or the location of the project cannot be overstressed. Location in terms of green building includes the natural, infrastructural and social characteristics. The climate of the project, the connections to nearby areas, or the community reaction to the project all will have vast impacts on the project and how well the project can fit within the greater built environment.
If you are working only on the interior of a building, you may choose optimal space rather than a site. However, site selection can affect the way in which the rest of the project has to be designed for LEED certification. Among other things, site selection has an impact on:
Energy conservation strategies, such as sunlight for daylighting, shade for natural cooling, or winds that may impact the building envelope
Landscaping and vegetation, which impact erosion, rainwater management, irrigation, and landscape maintenance costs
Proximity to public transportation and the ability to curb automobile use