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GEOTHERMAL HEATING                        NATURAL LIGHTING               PASSIVE COOLING AND VENTILATION














                                                                Plant effective wind buffers and diverters and channel favorable breezes
                                             appropriate passive energy conservation considerations. Site planning and
                                                            Insulate exposed north and west facades for extremes of temperatures.






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                                      ENERGY CONSERVATION Site planning and architectural design for each project should respond to   architectural design should: Utilize southeast sun pockets for thermocomfort and natural lighting.      Orient fenestrated facades within 5 degrees of true south.                       into use areas. Locate deciduous trees for summer shade and winter solar gain.      Integrate green roofs to manage stormwater.      Leverage geothermal technologi
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