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  • At Claire's on Cedros, a 1920s residence was transformed into a sustainable eatery. The original bungalow on the 20,000-square-foot lot was razed (with 75 percent of demolition waste recycled or reused) and replaced with two structures that fit in the original footprint.

    California Dreamin' For LEED Platinum

    The organic treats on the menu aren’t the only attraction at this sustainable seaside eatery.

     
  • The slopes of the California Academy of Sciences' green roof range up to 60 degrees.

    Pitch Perfect

    Vegetation isn't just for flat roofs. Here are some factors to consider when designing and installing sloped green roofs.

     
  • Xicato Artist Series ? Xicato’s Artist Series of LED spot modules offers a color rendering index over 95 that particularly flatters deep red colors. Each module contains an LED array within a mixing chamber that is housed below a separated phosphor plate, which helps keep the phosphor cold and improves light quality. Three correlated color temperatures are available: 2,700 K, 3,000 K, and 4,000 K . xicato.com; 847.525.5048.

    Xicato Artist Series

    Xicato's Artist Series of LED spot modules have a CRI of over 95.

     
  • Rinnai Condensing Tankless Water Heaters ? Two heat exchangers help Rinnai’s condensing tankless water heaters save energy and deliver up to 95 percent thermal efficiency compared with gas tank heaters. A concentric venting system for gas appliances withstands varying temperatures and locks into place without glue. All four models are Energy Star qualified. rinnai.us/tankless; 800.621.9419

    Rinnai Condensing Tankless Water Heaters

    Rinnai's Condensing Tankless Water Heaters use two heat exchangers to save energy.

     
  • Rheem-Ruud Spiderfire Series ? The Spiderfire line of condensing-type water heaters offers thermal efficiencies from 92 percent to 95 percent. The most powerful unit boasts 350,000 BTUs and 460 gallons of water per hour at a 100 F rise. A three-phase heat-exchange system uses combustion gases and transfers heat from the gases to water via tubes. rheem.com; 800.621.5622.

    Rheem-Ruud Spiderfire Series

    Rheem-Ruud's Spiderfire condensing-type water heaters offer up to 95 percent thermal efficiency.

     
  • Moen M-Press ? Moen’s M-Press metering faucets use a sealed silicon mechanism to regulate water flow. An adjustable timing cycle ranges from 10 to 60 seconds, automatically shutting the water off after each use and reducing water usage by up to 30 percent. Single, 4-inch center set, and 8-inch widespread mounts are available. All are ADA compliant. moencommercial.com; 800.289.6636.

    Moen M-Press

    Moen's M-Press metering faucets use a sealed silicon mechanism to regulate water flow.

     
  • Hansgrohe PuraVida ? Designed by Phoenix Design, Hangrohe’s PuraVida collection is formed through a two-step process of applying chrome and white finishes to a brass product body. The Single-Hole Lav (shown) was crafted from a single piece of metal to look as if it’s growing from a corresponding basin manufactured by Duravit. Each faucet includes Hansgrohe’s EcoRight technology that reduces water flow to support water conservation. hansgrohe-usa.com; 800.334.0455.

    Hansgrohe PuraVida

    Hansgrohe's PuraVida collection of faucets was designed by Phoenix Design.

     
  • Dialight StreetSense SL Series ? The StreetSense SL Series LED streetlight is a pole-mounted, cobra-head, full cut-off, Type II LED luminaire intended for walkways, roads, trails, and parking lots. Designed to replace 250W mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and metal halide fixtures, the 131W luminaire is LM-79 certified and consumes up to 55 percent less energy than conventional lights. dialight.com; 732.919.3119.

    Dialight StreetSense SL Series

    The StreetSense SL Series street light from Dialight is a pole-mounted, cobra-head LED luminaire.

     
  • Exterior materials include redwood siding and hardi-plank siding, both of which are durable and require little maintenance.

    California Dreamin' For LEED Platinum

    The organic treats on the menu aren't the only attraction at this sustainable seaside eatery.

     
  • BetaLED 304 Series ? The 304 Series from BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, is the brand’s first luminaire to top 100 lumens per watt in performance, offering up to 70 percent energy savings. The luminaires are scalable up to 12,000 lumens of light output, and are available for recessed or open-air canopy and soffit installations. A two-level dimming option helps save energy even in 24/7 applications. betaled.com; 800.236.6800.

    BetaLED 304 Series

    The 304 Series luminaires from BetaLED are scalable up to 12,000 lumens.

     
  • Artemide Tolomeo LED ? Distributed in the United States by Humanscale, the new LED version of the Tolomeo task light features the same design as the original, but with a light output equal to 75W and consumption of 10W. Five diodes are configured in such a way that the light casts only one shadow on the work surface. The Classic size stands 50 inches tall and the Mini is 40 inches tall. humanscale.com; 800.400.0625.

    Artemide Tolomeo LED

    Distributed in the United States by Humanscale, Artemide's Tolomeo task light is now available with an LED source.

     
  • The Crosby Street Hotel

    Stepping Up Their Green Game

    Though somewhat late to the green building game, hotels have ramped up their efforts in the past few years.

     
  • The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center includes a water feature that cascades bewteen the two buildings on site.

    Growth Medium

    The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Continues to Optimize its Performance While Drawing Crowds and Educating its Community.

     

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    Cut and paste each Green Team and Materials and Sources list to the bottom of each feature.

     
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    Golden Ticket

    CityCenter is turning the desert playground of Las Vegas into a city of gold—LEED Gold.

     

  • A Matter of Health

    An architect from Anshen+Allen looks for healthy, sustainable materials, inside and out.

     
  • Under Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, food and retail provider Areas USA is working with Zyscovich Architects to green seven turnpike service plazas to meet LEED Silver benchmarks.

    Oasis on the Turnpike

    New plans are in the works to help Florida's service plazas go silver and green.

     
  • Glass and translucent polycarbonate walls on the exterior provide color variation as well as views inside the facility.

    Olympic Hero

    Any 355,000-square-foot facility will have environmental impacts. The sheer size alone implies a drain on materials, natural resources, and local ecosystems. The Richmond Olympic Oval offers a new slant on large-scale design, however, as the speed skating venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in...

     

  • That's Entertainment: Checking In With Sustainable Hospitality

    The hospitality industry has struggled to integrate sustainability into its properties, but savvy architects, builders and designers are changing the playing field.

     

  • Natural Progression

    With an eye on the "total building sustainability package," the new standard targets high-performance green buildings with the exception of low-rise residential buildings