High Performing Buildings - Summer 2009 - (Page 28)

CASE STUDY When the commercial bank CSOB decided to consolidate its Headquarters offices, which were scattered across several buildings in downtown Prague, it constructed one of the largest office buildings in the Czech Republic. The bank building, which houses approximately 2,400 employees, is notable not only for its size, but also for its energy-efficient design features and the sustainable strategies used during its construction. The green roof of the CSOB Headquarters in Prague reduces storm water runoff, heat loss and heat gain. Prague’s Gold B Y J U L I A N P A R S L E Y, MEMBER ASHRAE; AND ANA SERRA T 28 HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS Summer 2009 he CSOB Headquarters facility was designed and built to provide a work environment with good indoor air quality, natural light, and occupant comfort and control. Its energy performance of 52 kBtu/ft2 · year achieves 18.8% in energy cost savings compared to the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 baseline.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of High Performing Buildings - Summer 2009

High Performing Buildings - Summer 2009
Contents
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