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E D I T O R ' S
C O M M E N T A R Y
Excellent Examples
O
nly four times in
the 25-year history of ASHRAE's
Technology Awards
program has a project
been selected to receive the Award
of Engineering Excellence. This
award, which recognizes the best
of the best in innovative building
design, was given in 2014 to Peter
Rumsey, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE,
for the net positive energy David
& Lucile Packard Foundation
Headquarters in Los Altos, Calif.
A case study in this issue delves
into the design and performance of
this project that achieves a trifecta
of energy efficiency, comfort and
beauty. Building operators have
actually reduced energy use since
the building opened in 2012, all
while improving occupant comfort-
the Foundation's number one goal.
CHILLED BEAMS reduce heating and cooling energy, while an
enhanced envelope eliminates the
need for perimeter heating. Design
strategies such as operable windows,
individually dimmable lighting and
a dedicated thermostat per chilled
beam in each office give more control to users, enhancing comfort.
The Headquarters demonstrates
the Foundation's commitment to
restore and protect the planet while
also improving communities. In its
effort to drive a sustainable future,
the Foundation is encouraging the
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replication of its headquarters' base
design by providing project details
on its web site.
THE PACKARD FOUNDATION
is one of four case studies in this
issue designed to operate on a net
zero energy basis, and three of those
projects have reached or exceeded
the goal. The projects, which
include educational facilities, an
office and a bank, branch represent
the broadening appeal of net zero
design as more building owners
recognize the array of benefits that
it offers.
And Oakland University's Human
Health Building represents the
expanding view of sustainability
that is increasingly including
human health. Considering that we
spend approximately 90% of our
time indoors (according to the EPA),
it makes sense to consider the built
environment's role in human health
and wellness.
The health education facility is
designed to enhance the quality of
life for building occupants in addition to promoting environmental
wellness. Measures to promote good
indoor air quality, ample daylighting, spaces to relax and interact,
and views of a restored wetland
support physical health as well as
mental well-being.
We hope you enjoy this issue.
Charlotte Tubbs
High Performing Buildings describes measured performance of practices and technologies
to promote better buildings, presenting case studies that feature integrated building design
practices and improved operations and maintenance techniques.
Lindsay Audin, Energywiz
David Grumman, P.E., Grumman/Butkus Associates
Sheila Hayter, P.E., National Renewable Energy Lab
Adam W. Hinge, P.E., Sustainable Energy Partnerships
Vivian Loftness, FAIA, Carnegie Mellon University
Kent Peterson, P.E., P2S Engineering
Kenneth Seibert, P.E., CMTA Consulting Engineers
Donald Winston, P.E.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of High Performing Buildings - Winter 2015
High Performing Buildings - Winter 2015
Commentary
Contents
Oakland University Human Health Building
David & Lucile Packard Foundation Headquarters
Locust Trace AgriScience Center
PNC Net Zero Bank Branch
Portland Community College Newberg Center
HPB Technology
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