Geothermal energy, rainwater harvesting, thermal storage systems, reclaimed lumb…
Geothermal energy, rainwater harvesting, thermal storage systems, reclaimed lumber . . . . At a new headquarters building in Seattle the Army Corps of Engineers is setting a high standard for construction. They're on track for an Energy Star score of 100.
"The renovated building meets LEED Gold standards, but the Army Corps of Engineers is looking to attain a Platinum rating within the coming months. It will use approximately one-fifth of the electricity consumed by other office buildings in the region, largely due to its focus on alternative energy and energy efficiency."
Army Corps of Engineers Transforms Old Warehouse into High Tech Showcase
cleantechnica.com
It looks like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) gets bragging rights to one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in the entire country. The USACE Seattle District has just moved into its new headquarters, formerly the site of a 1940's-era warehouse. Originally host to a nondescrip...
"The renovated building meets LEED Gold standards, but the Army Corps of Engineers is looking to attain a Platinum rating within the coming months. It will use approximately one-fifth of the electricity consumed by other office buildings in the region, largely due to its focus on alternative energy and energy efficiency."
Army Corps of Engineers Transforms Old Warehouse into High Tech Showcase
cleantechnica.com
It looks like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) gets bragging rights to one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in the entire country. The USACE Seattle District has just moved into its new headquarters, formerly the site of a 1940's-era warehouse. Originally host to a nondescrip...
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