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C O N T E N T S 28 Locust Trace AgriScience Center 6 18 Oakland University Human Health Building David & Lucile Packard Foundation Headquarters Flagship for Health At the Oakland University Human Health Building, the focus on wellness is apparent even before stepping inside. A landmark oak tree that was preserved during construction stands beside a restored wetland, providing a connection to nature as students and faculty rush to class or take a break in one of the multiple "living rooms" designed for studying, interaction or relaxation. The new facility, built in response to growing student enrollment, brings together the Schools of Nursing and Health Science and features advanced energy-efficient technologies such as solar heating and dehumidification. Learning spaces that simulate hospital environments and a public clinic help facilitate the goal of teaching patient-centered care. 4 HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS Net Zero on the Farm At the Locust Trace AgriScience Center, students learn agriculture by doing. The hands-on approach to learning takes place in a variety of settings, including an on-site veterinary clinic, a greenhouse, barn Graceful Inspiration and an academic building and arena For the David & Lucile Packard Founda- that are covered in solar panels. tion, a headquarters that operated on a The project reduces site impact by net zero energy basis wasn't enough. The minimizing municipal water use and foundation also sought to create a build- includes measures that preclude ing that was attractive, innovative, healthy the need for a storm water sewer or and comfortable. A 97% occupant satis- sanitary sewer connection. Energy faction rate documents that it is possible demand is greatly reduced by an to reach goals of energy neutrality without integrated design that features an sacrificing comfort. The design incorpoairtight envelope, expanded indoor rates principles of biophilia, connecting temperature setpoints in specioccupants to the outdoors in addition fied areas, a solar thermal system to interiors that feature natural materiand a geothermal heat pump. This als. This project is one of 20 winners of approach serves as a model for a 2014 ASHRAE Technology Award. communities and school systems It also received the Award of Engineerseeking to reduce their energy ing Excellence, just the fourth project to use and environmental impact of receive the honor since the award's crenew developments. ation in 1989. Winter 2015

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High Performing Buildings - Winter 2015
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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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High Performing Buildings - Winter 2015