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SECTION PERSPECTIVE The primary flows of the building — air, energy and water — are illustrated in this section perspective that shows photovoltaic collectors, green roof, constructed wetland, aerated lagoons and daylighting strategies. Inset top right Air Flow: The façade is clad with a wood rainscreen, allowing the building to breathe. Operable windows allow for natural ventilation by channeling breezes that push hot air out of the building through north clerestories. Inset bottom right Water Flow: The Eco Machine carries greywater through a reclamation process where it will be scrubbed by plants and microbes and ultimately released back into the water table. air and beauty beneficial to the occupants. Water from the building feeds the plants and other living systems of the landscape. The two are visually connected by the transparency of each indoor space. Material Reuse The architectural expression of materials is one of simplicity and transparency and is influenced by the colors and textures of the region. 40 No effort was made to mask the underlying nature of a material, but rather to express its beauty. As a pedagogical and practical measure, interior finishes were reduced or eliminated. This approach helped reduce the overall embodied energy of the building and minimized potential off-gassing from various construction materials. The facility is a showcase for salvaged materials and demonstrates how easily any building can take advantage of material reuse. Reclaimed materials used on the project include dimensional lumber, plywood, interior doors, exterior wood siding, beech wood paneling and toilet partitions. (Materials came from warehouses, schools, office buildings and other projects). All installed wood is either from an FSC Certified forest, or a reclaimed source, including the fa l l 2 0 1 1 LIVINg BuILdINg ChaLLENgE Created by the international living future institute in 2006, the Living Building Challenge endeavors to go beyond requirements in other certification programs in seven performance areas: site, water, energy, health, materials, equity and beauty. Three projects have been certified so far, with 80 projects registered. The living Building Challenge certification is based on actual performance, and, therefore, a project cannot be evaluated until it’s been operational for 12 months. four typologies exist for the Challenge: renovation, landscape or infrastructure (non-conditioned development), building and neighborhood. each performance area has 20 imperatives including net zero energy and water, social justice, urban agriculture and biophilia. The imperatives can be applied to most projects anywhere in the world. The omega Center is the first building to receive both living Building and leed Platinum certifications. for more about the living Building Challenge, visit https://ilbi.org/lbc. HigH Performing Buildings © Bnim https://ilbi.org/lbc

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High Performing Buildings - Fall 2011
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Manitoba Hydro Place
Maplewood Police and Court Building
Omega Center for Sustainable Living
Dockside Synergy at Dockside Green
Golden Hill Office Center
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High Performing Buildings - Fall 2011