| SITE |
| Building Orientation |
 | East / West - maximize daylight potential |
| Alternative Transportation |
| Urban campus - Municipal bus stop within 200 yds.
Bicycle storage and showers
Preferred parking for Hybrid & Fuel Efficient Vehicles |
| Storm water Management |
| Rain Garden to percolate storm water into site |
| Heat Island Effect Reduction |
| Public plaza and sub-grade parking
Green Roof
Light Roofing Materials |
| Light Pollution Reduction |
| Landscape Light Fixture Selection |
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| WATER EFFICIENCY |
| Water Efficient Landscaping |
| Drought Resistant Plants |
| Water Use Reduction |
| Efficient fixture selection
Low Flush Fixtures
Dual Flush Fixtures |
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| ENERGY |
| HVAC Systems – Energy Optimization |
| Condenser Water Reheat Chiller Bundle
Non-Chemical water treatment for Cooling Towers
Heat Pipe Heat recovery
Evaporative Type humidification versus steam boilers
Low-temp high efficiency boiler for building heating
Distributed Chilled Water Loop Central Plant |
| Lighting Systems |
| Lighting will beat Code by over 25%
Daylight Harvesting - take advantage of natural daylight designed into bldg.
Eco-Lighting system - photocell motion detectors for lighting and HVAC |
| Measurement and Verification |
| Digital Control monitoring system |
| Building Envelope |
| High Performance Windows
Sun screens minimize unwanted solar heat gain |
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| MATERIALS & RESOURCES |
| Construction Waste Management |
| Project goal to Divert 50% to 75% of Waste from Landfill |
| Material Selection |
| High Recycled Content
Regional Materials |
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| INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
| Low-Emitting Materials |
| Sustainable material selection with low VOC content
Low VOC paint |
| Thermal Comfort |
| Sun shading devices to minimize solar gain |
| Daylight and Views |
| East / West - maximize daylight potential
Optimized Window / Exterior Wall to maximize views and daylighting
Long narrow plan for daylighting into major spaces
Views from all administrative spaces (not possible in courts) |
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| KEY STRATEGIES |
| Integrated Design Approach |
| BIM Tools - Systems & Envelope Design Optimization.
Clash Detection |
| Building Envelope Optimization |
| Produced 200 Cooling Ton Reduction |
| Building Mechanical / Electrical Systems Optimization |
| High Efficiency HVAC, Lighting & Water Systems |
| Total First Cost (Construction Cost) Reduction |
| $1.6 MILLION |
| Total Energy/Utility Cost Savings |
| $110,000 - $130,000 Annually |