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C o n T e n T s 24 Lighting Design Alliance Let There Be Light A studio that showcases lighting might not seem to be an obvious choice for a high performance facility. However, this lighting design firm in Long Beach, Calif., maximized efficiency through controls, hybrid electrical/daylight systems, and natu2 ral ventilation. The former cosmetics manufacturing warehouse now showcases nearly every type of lighting technology. Automated transom and Less Than Zero clerestory windows help circulate air, The San Jose, Calif., office of while automated translucent louvers Integrated Design Associates (IDeAs) redirect natural light without blockachieves net zero energy by keeping views. The office is entirely daylit ing building loads to a minimum during working hours. All furniture and using building-integrated was bought used. photovoltaic panels to produce electricity. The electrical design firm transformed a 1960s-era concrete windowless bank building by adding energy-efficient lighting, a radiant heating/cooling slab, skylights, and windows, including an electrochromic window that automatically darkens when morning sunlight shines on it. Circuit-by-circuit monitoring allows the design team to conduct detailed analysis of energy use and identify opportunities for additional savings. HigH Performing Buildings fa l l 2 0 1 0 36 Manassas Park Elementary School and Prekindergarten nature as the Teacher This Manassas Park, Va., school engages students to be stewards of their own environment by highlighting sustainable building systems and by bringing the natural environment indoors. A ground-source heat pump system and natural ventilation help conserve energy, while a bioretention area that doubles as an outdoor classroom helps prevent runoff. Harvested rainwater is used for toilet flushing and irrigation. Classrooms are organized into three three-story “academic houses,” which optimize daylight and minimize building envelope exposure. 6 IDeAs Z Design Facility 4

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IDeAs Z2 Design Facility
Lighting Design Alliance
Manassas Park Elementary School and Prekindergarten
FC Gulf Freeway Office Building
Capturing Condensate
National Australian Built Environment Rating System
Tyson Living Learning Center

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