RECYCLED MATERIALS AND LOCAL RESOURCES
Local (within 500 miles) materials and resources were used as much as possible in the construction of the facility. Also recycled materials were chosen over "new" materials whenever possible.
Recycle Oriented and Green Certified Construction:
All the doors in the facility were built from recycled wood. Local wood was certified by the forest stewardship council ensuring its environmental
friendliness.
All the doors in the facility were built from recycled wood. Local wood was certified by the forest stewardship council ensuring its environmental
friendliness.
Green Efficient Insulation:
Double and triple paneled glass with insulating gas between layers and metal transparent filament called Low Emissivity Glass otherwise known as Low-E glass
was used to keep hot air out and cool air in and vice versa depending on the seasons.
Double and triple paneled glass with insulating gas between layers and metal transparent filament called Low Emissivity Glass otherwise known as Low-E glass
was used to keep hot air out and cool air in and vice versa depending on the seasons.
Hurricane resistant walls composed of ICF Styrofoam concrete were used. The walls will withstand up to 220 mph winds. The styrofoam insulation provides an additional R value to the building.
Color Oriented Heat Dissipation:
The roof of the building is a light aluminum colored, metallic material. This reflects large amounts of heat reducing the Heat Island Effect which can cause the building to be hotter than the surrounding rural area.
The roof of the building is a light aluminum colored, metallic material. This reflects large amounts of heat reducing the Heat Island Effect which can cause the building to be hotter than the surrounding rural area.