Environmental Design + Construction - December 2008 - (Page 32) Lab LIVING THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S PREEMINENT NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS AND IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1853 AS THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION IN THE WEST, IT IS THE ONLY INSTITUTION IN THE WORLD TO HOUSE AN AQUARIUM, PLANETARIUM, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, AND WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS UNDER ONE ROOF. PHOTO BY TIM GRIFFITH. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Natural Light and Ventilation At least 90 percent of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylight and outside views, reducing energy use and heat gain from electric lighting. The skylights are strategically placed to allow natural sunlight to reach the living rainforest and coral reef. Motorized windows automatically open and shut to allow cool air into the building. Operable windows are also employed in staff offices. Photosensors in the lighting system automatically dim artificial lights in response to daylight penetration, reducing the energy necessary to illuminate interior spaces. Renewable Energy A solar canopy around the perimeter of the roof containing 60,000 SunPower high-efficiency solar cells encapsulated in 720 custombuilt glass panels will supply clean energy, and prevent the release of greenhouse gas emissions. The multi-crystalline cells are some of the most energy efficient cells on the market, achieving at least 20 percent efficiency. Sensor faucets in the bathrooms charge themselves with each use; flowing water causes an internal turbine to generate power and charge the battery pack. Location: San Francisco Size: 410,000 square feet Opened: September 27, 2008 Project Costs: $482 million Project Team Owner: California Academy of Sciences Architecture: Renzo Piano Building Workshop (Genoa, Italy) in collaboration with Stantec Architecture (formerly Chong Partners Architecture / San Francisco) Engineering and Sustainability Consulting: Arup Living Roof: Rana Creek Landscape Architecture: SWA Group General Contractor: Webcor Builders Project Management: DRY and Associates Water Efficiency By absorbing rainwater, CAS’ living roof will prevent up to 3.6 32 ed+c D E C E MBE R 08
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