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CONTENTS 6 Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Repairing the World The Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, Ill., committed to ethical architecture when it decided to replace its synagogue. The congregation overcame the limitations of a small site by identifying opportunities for flexibility and efficiency, reducing the planned space by 25%. Reclaimed maple from on-site trees that could not be saved was used to clad the ceremonial door, while pieces of broken masonry from the previous building fill exterior gabion walls. Highly efficient, flexible HVAC equipment contributes to the energy savings, which have exceeded design expectations. 20 Designing Efficient Lighting Reducing Costs, Emissions Office, retail and service buildings are the largest consumers of energy in the U.S. To reduce energy consumption, lighting strategies can be used and may include simple lamp/ballast changeouts, automatic controls and daylighting. These vary according to a building’s use. Success depends on early collaboration of design, construction and commissioning professionals. 2 HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS Summer 2009 Photo © Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing Photo © John Williams Architectural Photography

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High Performing Buildings - Summer 2009
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Commentary
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
Designing Efficient Lighting
CSOB Headquarters, Prague
U.S. Homeland Security, Omaha
Stellar Commercial Building
Advertisers Index

High Performing Buildings - Summer 2009