High Performing Buildings - Spring 2009 - (Page 3) 40 Szencorp Building transparent Performance Szencorp proves it is possible to teach an old building new tricks. In 2005 it renovated a typical four-story office building in Australia, incorporating a mixed mode air-conditioning system, increased natural lighting and the capture and re-use of rain and greywater. Szencorp continuously monitors and adjusts operations to reduce energy and water consumption. As a result, energy and water consumption have dropped every year. It also posts live performance data on its Web site. 28 VSP Vision Care operational excellence As a demonstration of its commitment to sustainability, VSP Vision Care sought to reduce its energy use by 20%, reduce its water use by 50% from baseline and divert 95% of its waste stream. The building in Rancho Cordova, Calif., houses 600 of the campus’ 1,750 employees. This initiative, which began in 2006, set in motion a culture that seeks to continuously improve the building’s energy performance and decrease its impact on the environment. 50 Concord House Retrofit A Home for the next 100 Years The American Foursquare, a Sears, Roebuck & Co. kit home, was a staple of small American towns between 1908 and 1940. This article describes a project to renovate and upgrade a Foursquare built in 1915 for another 100 years of occupancy. The project included new windows, mechanical systems and thermal and vapor control. This resulted in energy savings of 54%. Much effort was made to preserve the original details and character of this vintage piece of Americana. spring 2009 HigH Performing Buildings 3
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