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Sustainability

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Cistern
Winnetka Park District
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Solar Panels
Reagan Middle School
SD 170
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​Incorporating the environment into today’s design solutions.

 

Building lightly upon the land has made its way into the mainstream of facility design.

Their inclusion renders positive and lasting effects.

  • Availability of Labor and Building Materials

  • Proximity of Fresh Water

  • Prevailing Winds

  • Sunlight Exposure

  • Rainfall Levels

  • Climate Extremes

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We apply sustainable design principles to:

  • Minimize Site Impact

  • Reduce Energy Needs

  • Create Superior Internal Environments  

 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ​

  • Most Building Materials and Equipment Now Have Assigned LEED Values

  • Lowers Operational and Maintenance Expenses

  • We are LEED Accredited Professionals

Sustainability Design Elements:

Site

  • Building placement and orientation 

  • Native/drought resistant plantings

  • Minimal site development

  • Permeable surfaces where practical

  • Bio-swales

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Energy

  • Efficient building systems

  • Occupancy and daylight sensors

  • Adjustable skylights

  • Programmable temperature controls

  • Photovoltaic arrays

  • Solar hot water panels

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Built Environment

  • Natural day lighting

  • Passive solar configuration

  • Sun shading devices

Water

  • Automatic plumbing valves

  • Tank-less water heaters

  • Low flow fixtures

  • Rainwater collection/cisterns

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Materials

  • Green or ‘vegetated' roof

  • Eco-friendly building materials, i.e. carpets, paints

  • Locally sourced construction materials

 

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

  • Utilizes stabilized heat absorbed by the ground

  • Up to 600% more efficient than traditional air source units

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