Chandler City Hall: Chandler, AZ
A splashing outdoor water feature might seem like a frivolous luxury in a desert community like the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, Ariz. But Chandler City Hall’s courtyard waterfall ...
Earth Rangers Centre: Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
The 63,000 ft2 building includes an animal habitat area and was toured by approximately 8,600 students and others in 2012.
Lincoln Heritage Public Library Chrisney Branch: Chrisney, IN
The small town of Chrisney, Ind., turned to net zero to overcome financial hurdles and realize the residents’ dream of building a library. The town lost its high school in the 1970s and then its highway due to an expansion and rerouting, and hoped a library would stem the tide of decline. For five years, the small, simple library has served as a source of pride for this shrinking town, providing a resource for information and a community gathering place while producing more electricity than it consumes.
Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: Grand Junction, CO
Historic preservation and net zero energy performance may seem like opposing goals.
Sandy High School: Sandy, OR
Fresh air and sunlight permeate Sandy High School, while the school's location on a preserved wooded site provides easy access to and expansive views of the natural surroundings.
Bosarge Family Education Center at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Boothbay, ME
Visitors come to the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens' Bosarge Family Education Center to improve their green thumbs, hear a concert or to celebrate a wedding.
Richardsville Elementary School: Richardsville, KY
How would using today's LED technology change the classroom design of Richardsville (Ky.) Elementary, the nation's first net zero energy school?
Toledo Museum of Art: Toledo, OH
At first glance, the Toledo Museum of Art, graced by its 101-year-old Greek Ionic façade, looks like any typical art museum.
Center for Applied Energy Research Renewable Energy Laboratory: Lexington, KY
The Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky is on the leading edge of laboratory design, implementing multiple strategies never used ...
McCormick Distribution Center: Belcamp, MD
When McCormick & Company wanted to reduce its environmental impact and energy bills, the facility team sought to improve the energy efficiency of its distribution center in Belcamp, Md.
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