Curved along the Inner Perimeter of the California Polytechnic State University is Faculty Offices East, a Post-Modern office complex for the College of Science and Mathematics. This 3-story, 30,000 sq. ft. building uses mixed mode ventilation, skylights for increased daylighting, water efficient restroom fixtures and energy efficient outdoor lighting to achieve substantial energy savings. Serving as a pilot project for the San Luis Obispo campus, it is expected to receive LEED-EB Certification in 2008.
Prerequisites and Credits;
• Sustainable Sites (SS) prerequisites and credits encourage proactive management of the exterior site through erosion & sedimentation control, protecting open space, reducing heat island effect of impervious surfaces and reducing vehicle emissions by promoting alternative forms of transportation. more information
• Water Efficiency (WE) prerequisites and credits encourage water use reduction through water conserving strategies that reduce the amount of potable water consumed through landscaping design, water efficient restroom fixtures and water discharge compliancy.more information
• Energy and Atmosphere (EA) prerequisites and credits focus on optimizing energy performance of buildings thus reducing operating costs, ozone protection through refrigerant management, and building operations & maintenance procedures. more information
• Materials and Resource (MR) prerequisites and credits emphasize improving the built environment by choosing environmental sensitive materials brought into the building while managing the materials that leave the building as waste to minimize landfill.more information
• Effective Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) strategies address issues such as ventilation effectiveness, moisture management and control of contaminants through indoor pollutant source control, and controllability of lighting, ventilation and heating systems.more information
• Innovation in Upgrades, Operations and Maintenance (IU) recognizes exceptional performance of identified credits and innovative strategies that demonstrate a comprehensive approach that have significant, measurable environmental benefits.
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