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C o n t E n t S 28 Plano Elementary School Small Steps, Big Savings Warren County, (Ky.), Public Schools have saved more than $4 million in energy costs since 2003. The newest school, Plano Elementary, uses 26.8 kBtu/ft2 · yr. An enhanced geothermal heat pump system and distributed water pumping help boost the school’s performance. It uses 16% less energy than Kentucky’s next most efficient ENERGY STAR school. 6 Kitsap County Administration Building Elevating Performance The terraced building steps down with the site’s steep grade and incorporates earth sheltering, natural ventilation and daylighting. The thermal mass of the concrete structure minimizes temperature fluctuation. The building team used the Seattle area climate to its advantage, incorporating a rainwater storage and irrigation system that holds more than 110,000 gallons. 18 McDonald’s Corporation Golden Arches, Green Performance McDonald’s built an energy-efficient headquarters building in suburban Chicago in 1988. The company has continued improving the performance of the Campus Office Building by lowering cubicle panels to allow more daylight penetration, replacing HVAC equipment, retrofitting lighting and upgrading the building automation system. Campus shuttles are fueled with biodiesel made from recycled fry oil recovered from the on-site restaurant and labs. HigH Performing Buildings fa l l 2 0 0 9

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of High Performing Buildings - Fall 2009

High Performing Buildings - Fall 2009
Contents
Commentary
Kitsap County Administration Building
McDonald's Corporation
Plano Elementary School
California Department of Education
Burns & McDonnell
Advertisers Index

High Performing Buildings - Fall 2009