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- Sustainable Design for Susi Q Seniors05/14/2009Click here to learn more:
Several years in the making, Laguna Beach now gets its Susi Q Senior and Community Center. The project is the culmination of the efforts of many -- designed by LPA, Inc., built by Swinerton Builders, and project management by Griffin Structures Inc. -- and includes 8,200 square feet for the Senior Center and 8,000 square feet for the Community Center. The pictures below show a beautiful, fresh, and contemporary space with clean lines, but let's also take note of a few sustainable design elements:
* Natural daylight through skylights and solar tubes;
* Operable aluminum-clad wood windows;
* Water efficiency through drip irrigation and water efficient fixtures;
* Heat island reduction through a cool roof and covered parking;
* Use of building materials with high recycled content; and
* The recycling of 75 percent of the construction waste.There's a YouTube video providing background information about the project and an explanation of the designer's challenge with the problematic site. With abundant natural light, clean design, and a number of custom materials, Susi Q Senior and Community Center is certain to impress ...
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