Page 30 - Green Builder March-April 2017 Issue
P. 30

FROM THE JUDGES


               “They made efforts
               in all areas of design

               and construction to

               support an energy-

               efficient project.”






                                     Dark sky lighting.

                                     Downward-facing exterior
                                     light fixtures minimize light
                                     pollution, which can disturb
                                     and disrupt migrating birds
                                     and other wildlife.







































                                                                                         Permeable parking.

                                                                                         Pavers are designed to allow
                                                                                         stormwater to filter back
                                Water conservation.                                      into the ground.

                                Rainwater collected from the reflective metal roof
                                is stored in a 2,700-gallon underground tank and is
                                used to irrigate landscaping and gardens.





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