Self-shading overhang & screen minimizes heat gain and maximizes visual connections to nature
Landscape designed to protect native & adaptive vegetation
Corridor serves as an uninterrupted campus site connector
Operable windows provide optimized natural airflows. Ventilation improves air quality & reduces energy use
Roof materials have high albedo. Roof captures stormwater minimizing site erosion and runoff. Excess stormwater is stored subgrade. Water is reused for toilets and greenhouse irrigation.
Low VOC finishes for healthy air quality Local, recycled, and rapidly renewable FSC wood
CFC free - chilled & hot water distribution from central plant
High performance vision glass with solar shading & frit facade optimizes daylighting and minimizes heat gain
Innovative, bird friendly screen & glass treatments reduce bird strikes
Daylight dimming & occupancy sensors reduce energy use and increase user comfort
Cut-off site lighting mitigates light pollution
Elevated structure above wetlands creates minimal impact
High albedo pervious paving creates a more natural hydrologic balance and reduces runoff volume
Reduced irrigation demand from natural rainwater treatment pond
SMART IRRIGATION
Moisture sensors control irrigation of stored rainwater. Remaining water is directed to greenhouse