Transcript Palm Beach Region

Palm Beach Region
Counties:
Palm Beach
J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Field Office
Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
High Performance Characteristics
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High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated /operable windows
18% reduction in energy consumption annually
Recycled content in finish materials such as drywall, insulation,
roofing, metal framing and concrete
Materials extracted and manufactured within a 500 mile radius
such as concrete, drywall and metal framing
Rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo flooring
Low VOC flooring, paint, sealants and adhesives
Reuse of previously developed site
Over 40% water use reduction through low flow plumbing fixtures
Water efficient landscaping/Native and adaptive plant species
requiring no permanent irrigation system
Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials and
reflective sidewalk and parking lot materials
Automatic sensor lighting to reduce energy costs
Views from all full time occupied spaces
Use of day lighting for full time occupied spaces to reduce the
need for artificial lighting
GREENGUARD Certified/sustainably built furniture
LEED NC v2.2 Targeted Silver
PROJECT TEAM:
Astorino (LEED Services)
Andrea Construction(Contractor)
Commission on the Environment
Palm Beach State College-Technical Education Center
Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida
High Performance Characteristics
Target: LEED®-NC v2.2 Gold
Project Team:
Palm Beach State College (Client)
Astorino (Architect, Interior Design, Sustainable Design)
Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)
Kimley Horn and Associates(Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects)
Cape Design, Inc. (MEP Engineers)
Hansen Engineering (Commissioning Agent)
Hedrick Brothers Construction (Contractor)
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29% energy cost savings using insulated windows, occupancy
sensors, energy efficient lighting, natural gas and renewable
energy sources
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3.6% total energy from onsite renewable energy in the form of
Solar Photovoltaic power
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80% water reduction using a 10,000 gallon rain water collection
cistern and low flow plumbing fixtures
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Rainwater collection saves over 118,000 gallons of potable
water a year
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Heat island affect reduced with highly reflective roofing and
concrete paving
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Over 40 Solatube lighting fixtures to bring daylight into all
spaces including classrooms, conference rooms, construction
trade shops and other interior spaces
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Goals to meet maximum thresholds in recycled content, regional
materials and construction waste management
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Third party Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning
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Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products in cabinetry
substrate and composite wood doors
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Implementation of Green Housekeeping program and Green
Education
Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants and adhesives
Natural/adaptive vegetation landscape requiring no permanent
irrigation system
Commission on the Environment
American Lung Association and Quantum Foundation
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
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High Performance Characteristics
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Energy efficient lighting
High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated windows
Recycled content in finish materials
Rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo flooring and linoleum
Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants and adhesives
Reuse of previously developed site/Reuse of existing structure
Community connectivity- site is within ½ mile of many community amenities
50 % water use reduction through low flow /dual flush toilets and waterless
urinals
Water efficient landscaping with rain sensors
Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials
Regional materials used to reduce the impact of transportation on the
environment
Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products used to reduce impacts
on forest resources
Automatic sensor lighting to reduce energy costs
Thermal zones for higher levels of control and energy reduction
Views from all full time occupied spaces
Use of day lighting for FTE spaces to reduce the need for artificial lighting
Implementation of Green Housekeeping program
Green Education programs and community involvement
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Certified LEED®-NC Gold
PROJECT TEAM:
Astorino (Architect, Interior Design, MEP Engineers)
Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)
Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney (Landscape Architects)
Craven Thompson (Civil Engineers)
Anderson Moore Construction (Contractor)
Commission on the Environment
FAU College of Arts and Letters
Culture and Society Building
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
73,000 Sq Ft Classroom and Office Building with Atrium, Café
and Theater to be used by students and the public.
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Reuse of previously developed parking lot
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48 % water use reduction through low flow /dual flush toilets and pint
flush urinals
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Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials for 100% of
the roof area
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Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products
Joint Use Facility for College of Arts and Letters and Public Theater
High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated impact resistant windows
Rapidly renewable resources such as linoleum flooring
Goals to attain 20% thresholds in recycled content and regional materials
Third party Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning
Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants, and adhesives
Community connectivity- site is within ½ mile of community amenities and
adjacent to student housing
Thermal zones for higher levels of control and energy reduction
Implementation of Green Housekeeping and Green Education Programs
Target: LEED®-NC v2.2 Silver
PROJECT TEAM:
Florida Atlantic University (Client)
Astorino (Architect, Interior Design)
Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)
Miller Legg (Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects)
JLRD, Inc. (MEP Engineers)
Total Dynamic Balancing (Commissioning Agent)
Turner Construction (Contractor)
Commission on the Environment
Aura Model Home
Jupiter Farms, Palm Beach County, FL
Affiniti Architects
Healthy Indoor Environment
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Provides a healthy airflow
During construction, air ducts were tightly sealed, keeping out
harmful materials
Central Vacuum
Low VOC paint
Bamboo or cork flooring and natural fiber carpeting
Energy Efficiency
High Performance Characteristics
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Exceeds ENERGY STAR performance standards for homes
Reduces electricity by up to 80% by using compact fluorescent bulbs
24 grid-tied solar PV panels
Built in Environment Management and Automation System (EMA)
minimizes and measures energy use
Sustainable Design
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30-foot cupola serves as a thermal chimney
Passive solar design for North/South or East/West orientation
allow for maximum cross-ventilation
Strategically placed courtyards
Wide overhangs reach from a light reflecting, galvanized metal
roof
E-Wall system (insulated concrete form) adds additional insulation
and stability
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FPL Buildsmart Certified
2008 Electronic House “Green Home of the Year” Silver award winner
2008 PRISM Gold Award “FPL Buildsmart-Energy Efficient Home”
2008 Aurora Grand Award “Energy Efficient Home”
Project Team:
Water Conservation
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LEED Rating: Gold Certified
Awards/Achievements
High efficiency irrigation system includes: Rain sensors, ground humidity
sensors and connection to weather forecasts modify sprinkler systems
Low-flow toilets, showers and faucets
Solar water heater reduces water bill by over 50%
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Affiniti Architects – Boca Raton, FL
Solaris Home Systems – Jupiter, FL
Cribb Construction – Boca Raton, FL
Commission on the Environment