Certified Case Studies
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GREEN IDEA HOUSE
Hermosa Beach, CA, USA
Zero Energy Certified
VITAL STATS PROJECT TEAM BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION NON-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS PASSIVE SYSTEMS Passive Conditioning and Ventilation – The need for air conditioning was eliminated by a 5-foot roof overhang that shades the home in the summer. In winter, the southwest orientation of the house heats the living spaces. The thermal garage is also heated passively via a…
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HADERA KINDERGARTENS
Hadera, Israel
Zero Energy Certified
VITAL STATS PROJECT TEAM PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STORY OF PROJECT This project was created with the main purpose of raising awareness among the kindergarteners about sustainability, in recognition of the importance of introducing concepts at an early age. Parents, teachers and students are experiencing sustainability in their daily routines. As part of the project handoff,…
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HIGHLAND DR
Holladay, UT, USA
Zero Energy Certified
LBC 3.1
VITAL STATS PROJECT TEAM BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION PERFORMANCE
Renovation
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INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Petal Certified
LBC 2.1
The mission of Indian Creek Nature Center is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration, and encouraging responsible interaction with nature. The environmental education center will help the community understand and value the resources around it. Approximately 80,000 visitors come annually to connect with…
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MAHLUM PORTLAND OFFICE
Portland, OR, USA
Petal Certified
LBC 3.1
VITAL STATS PROJECT TEAM PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH Mahlum’s previous Portland location was in a multi-story unreinforced masonry building with inequitable workspace locations. One of the most important reasons for the office move was to ensure employee health (daylighting/indoor air quality) & resiliency (seismic event). The team selected an existing single story timber…
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INDIGO | HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS STUDIO AND OFFICE
Davis, CA, USA
Zero Energy Certified
LBC 3.1
vital stats Project team building systems information non-mechanical systems The buildings are laid out so that virtually all the windows face either south or north. The south-facing windows are designed with overhangs that will shade the windows in the summer yet admit sunlight in the winter which will be used to heat the building. Thermal…
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KING COUNTY PARKS NORTH UTILITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Redmond, WA, USA
Zero Energy Certified
project description The North Utility Maintenance Facility is a capital asset managed by the King County Parks and Recreation Division (KCParks). It is an existing Parks maintenance and operations facility that includes a crew/ workshop building and a parking/ workshop building. The work of the North Utility crew supports the maintenance and operation of King…
Renovation
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LAKELINE LEARNING CENTER
Austin, TX, USA
Zero Energy Certified
LBC 3.1
vital stats project team PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STORY OF PROJECT The Lakeline Learning Center set a new precedent for Foundation Communities, as a model for outstanding design, collaboration, and innovation. Foundation Communities’ mission is to provide housing where families can succeed. There is a clear alignment between this mission and sustainable buildings. – Energy and…
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LINCOLN LN RESIDENCE
Holladay, UT, USA
Zero Energy Certified
LBC 3.1
vital stats project team building systems information mechanical systems 3 air-cooled heat pumps 4 bathroom exhaust 3 electric DHW – 2 40 gallon tanks + 1 tankless 3 stove hood lighting Lighting strategies include daylighting, LED lights, and exterior lighting on photocells. Renewable Production systems information
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MADRONA PASSIVE HOUSE
Seattle, Washington, USA
Zero Energy Certified
LBC 3.1
vital stats project team ZERO ENERGY PERFORMANCE BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION SOLAR ELECTRIC (PV) Solar panels are SunPower brand 9.8 kW array. DESIGN PROCESS The design process was a standard one but with an emphasis on design solutions that were optimized for energy modeling. SHED and Hammer & Hand used the energy…
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