A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Case Study 5: Seven Generations Office Park, Building A
Seven Generations LLC of Fort Collins, Colorado asked RB + B Architects, Inc. to design a campus of three high performance core and shell office buildings that could be built on a traditional construction budget. The nationally recognized ENERGY STAR and LEED programs were utilized to validate the project's high performance claims. A local bike path coupled with bike racks and showers support alternate methods of transportation. A concrete parking lot was utilized to reduce heat island effect around the campus. The building utilized raised access floors for under floor air distribution (UFAD), which is more efficient and controllable than traditional overhead air distribution. Extensive daylighting reduced the need for electric light during daylight hours. A high performance building envelope reduced the heating and cooling loads and the size of the mechanical equipment. A small demonstration solar array helped offset some of the building's electrical usage.
Case Study 5: Seven Generations Office Park, Building A
Seven Generations LLC of Fort Collins, Colorado asked RB + B Architects, Inc. to design a campus of three high performance core and shell office buildings that could be built on a traditional construction budget. The nationally recognized ENERGY STAR and LEED programs were utilized to validate the project's high performance claims. A local bike path coupled with bike racks and showers support alternate methods of transportation. A concrete parking lot was utilized to reduce heat island effect around the campus. The building utilized raised access floors for under floor air distribution (UFAD), which is more efficient and controllable than traditional overhead air distribution. Extensive daylighting reduced the need for electric light during daylight hours. A high performance building envelope reduced the heating and cooling loads and the size of the mechanical equipment. A small demonstration solar array helped offset some of the building's electrical usage.
Case Study 5: Seven Generations Office Park, Building A
Means, R.S. (author)
Green Building: ; 408-409
2010-10-26
2 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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