CEI. view . fall 2012
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GOING GREEN
The University is developing the largest Gold LEED certified building in the region, providing a structure
designed and built to the highest environmental architectural standards that other universities and
businesses can then emulate.
For example, the CEI’s Termobuild air distribution system uses
less energy than a traditional system by transferring air through a
living wall of plant material in the atrium to naturally filter the CO
2
content of the air.
SOME OTHER CEI ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDE:
• Low-energy lighting systems
• A Termodeck pre-cast hollowcore concrete plank
terminal air delivery system utilizes the thermal
mass of the building structure to reduce peak
loads and air volumes, while reducing mechanical
equipment and air ducting
• Glass and solar active systems (top left) for advanced
lighting control
• A green roof (middle left) to collect and filter rain
water to provide gray water
• An exposed structural system comprised of various
materials and assemblies: post-tensioned concrete,
long-span, high-bay lab structure, light steel roof and
‘glu-lam’ wood
• A Bio-filter living wall filters and re-oxygenates
indoor air. Re-circulated air is removed of its toxins
and passively humidified
• Sensors installed throughout the building will
continually monitor air quality, heating, lighting and
cooling systems using specially designed software
integrated into the workings of the structure
• High-performance glazing, exterior vertical shading,
(bottom left) occupancy and daylight sensors,
demand-controlled ventilation with carbon dioxide
sensors and energy recovery ventilator
• Solar outdoor pole lighting
The green goal extends outside, says John Quinn, principal,
Quinn Design Associates Inc. “Existing trees have been maintained
wherever possible. Landscape elements such as an extensive
bioswale (landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution
from surface runoff water) in the parking lot will enrich learning by
making sustainable ecological practices visible to students.”
Solar panels
The green roof
Exterior sun shades
