BIOPHILIA
Indoor plants and green walls for air filtration and indoor connection to nature; water feature for stochastic movement and natural white noise
Skylights create visual awareness of the sun's natural movement and shadows
Green roof for outdoor connection to nature and solar heat gain mitigation
Neighbohood design includes biophilic features including nest and cave (not pictured)
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IAQ & VENTILATION
Dedicated outside air system introduces 100% fresh and filtered outside air: carbon filter slot provided for future use; system provides two times ASHRAE 62 outside air
Carpet and other healthy materials for healthier indoor air quality
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ACOUSTICS
Chilled beam system minimizes intrusive HVAC noise
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VISUAL COMFORT
Four massive skylights guides daylight deep into the core
Sun beamer skylight system tracks and directs sunlight
Daylighting and view windows fitted with decoupled interior shades to cut off glare and maximize daylight
Enlighted system for continuous daylight dimming and occupancy control in over 500 individual fixtures throughout the building (not pictured)
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THERMAL COMFORT
Four-pipe, zoned chilled beam system for controllable comfort
Exterior shading devises and high performance glazing maximize light infiltration while reducing glare and heat gain during peak hours
Building overhangs shade interior spaces while creating sheltered outdoor circulation and seating
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ENERGY
Dedicated outside air system with heat recovery for fan energy reduction
Exterior shading and high performance envelope reduce energy loads
Water-to-water heat pump, supplemented with boiler and chiller plant for peak heating and cooling enables free heating and heat rejection during shoulder periods for 55% HVAC energy savings
60kW solar array
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WATER
Heat rejection for free heating through central heating pump; cooling tower replaced by heat pump and dry cooler to reduce water loss
200,000 gallon rainwater collection cistern contributes to flushing toilets, urinals, and irrigation
Graywater system for on-site collection, pumped from cistern for 76% water savings
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TRANSPORTATION
Electric vehicle sub-metered charging stations
Integral bike storage, lockers, and showers
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VIEWS
Interior design gives access to panoramic views to the outside - from mountains to sound
MATERIALS
Healthy materials reduce off-gassing and VOCs
Recycled and reclaimed materials - some from on-site - meet health and transparency criteria
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