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THERMAL MASS form Insulated concrete Insulated concrete form TERMINAL MASS STRUCTURE Cast-in-place concrete with 25% y-ash EDUCATION Building components exploration path service Salvaged from vats of local wineries, redwood louvers (above) screen and delineate the terrazzo staircase. Leading to the center’s roof terrace, the stair treads incorporate discarded glass fragments donated by the community’s residents. exhibit of ce/conference PASSIVE EVAPORATIVE COOLING Cool tower + solar chimney PASSIVE EVAPORATIVE COOLING Cool tower + solar chimney EXTERIOR SHADING Salvaged redwood from local winery NG EXTERIOR SHADING collection cistern Salvaged redwood from local winery California is running short of water due to a growing population compounded by limited natural EXTERIOR SHADING resources and rising temperatures, PROGRAM all of which Public + private Salvaged redwood from local winery are forcing service utilities to ration water and introduce tiered pricing. The state’s desert regions, such as Inland Empire, bear the brunt of the blow under these circumstances. So it’s no wonder that Cucamonga Valley Water District, in the heart of the Inland Empire, is seeking to inform the public about conservation and sustainability with exhibit of ce/conference its newly constructed educational facility and demonstration building—the Frontier Project. Designed PROGRAM by HMC Architects, the center has not Public + private only caught the public’s eye, but also the media’s: it recently snagged the Best of 2010 Award for Outstanding Architectural Design from California Construction magazine. “We wanted to attract different types of visitors, whether they’re homeowners, builders, or students, to educate them on the benefits of sustainable living,” says Todd Corbin, the district’s vice-general manager. “It takes a quarter of the DAYLIGHTING electricity generated in California to move North facing glazing water around, so energy and water conservation are interconnected.” Los Angeles–based HMC Architects, who had previously designed the district’s operational facility, became an active partner in developing a program for the Frontier Project. What initially was conceived as a demonstration house grew into a 15,000-square-foot building that has received Platinum-level certification in the LEED® for New Construction category. “A sustainable building doesn’t have to be a collection of machines,” says Raymond Pan, HMC’s design principal. “Our goal was to make good architecture and integrate the human experience.” To achieve this, the architects oriented the building eastward, mapped out spaces for different activities, researched sustainable materials, and brought in mechanical engineers to contribute ideas on every aspect of construction. “It was a multi-layered effort and the building itself is layered, like the skins of an onion, to protect against heat loss and gain while still providing a sense of openness,” Pan notes. Extreme summer heat is common here at the edge of the Mojave Desert, yet winters can get chilly. WATER MANAGEMENT Zero site runoff, MANAGEMENT WATER 100 percent stormwater + Zero site runoff graywater harvesting 100% Zero potablestormwater +irrigation harvesting water for graywater Zero potable water for irrigation Judging a book by its cover The Frontier Project utilizes an L-plan comprising concrete and glass, plastered white to reduce heat absorption. A permeable concrete walkway leads past drought-resistant plantings and through the courtyard to the main entrance. A grille of Sustainable Design Strategies Water Efficiency: An underground cistern collects rainwater for drip irrigation as well as for internal use. Energy & Atmosphere: Electricity generated by photovoltaic panels accounts for a quarter of the building’s power. DAYLIGHTING North-facing glazing Materials & Resources: Materials include reclaimed or salvaged wood and glass donated by the community. Indoor Environmental Quality: Solar chimneys create a passive evaporative cooling system, and a south-facing thermal mass compensates for temperature fluctuation. DAYLIGHTING North facing glazing ng 52 contract september 2011 www.contractdesign.com http://www.contractdesign.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - September 2011

Contract - September 2011
Contents
Editorial
Industry News
Product Briefs: Sustainable
Product Focus: Here Comes the Sun
Product Focus: Cream of the Crop
Memory Museum
Triple Threat
Mission Sustainable
Model of Sustainability
Desert Oasis
LEED by Example
Cooking Light
Trends: The Resilient Workplace
Ideas: Chair History
Designers Select: Boardroom Furnishings
Sources
Ad Index
Perspectives: Steven M. Davis, Faia, Aedas

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