2008 Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integration Awards Presented to 7 California Buildings.Jurors Recognize the Nonresidential Projects for the Integration of Efficiency and Sustainability in Their Design LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Seven California nonresidential projects received 2008 Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integration Awards for seamlessly combining architectural elegance with sustainability and energy efficiency. The awards program is sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. Gas & Electric([R]), Southern California Edison Southern California Edison (or SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. It provides 11 million people with electricity. , Sacramento Municipal Utility District and Southern California Gas This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Company, in cooperation with The American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA , California Council. An Award of Honor, the top level of recognition, went to The New Children's Museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are (design team led by Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA FAIA Florida Association of Insurance Agents FAIA Food Additives and Ingredients Association (Kent, UK) FAIA Fellow, American Institute of Architects (honorary position) ) in San Diego. The 50,000-square-foot facility is a contemporary warehouse in an urban setting that responds well to the climate - retaining heat in the winter and staying cool longer during the summer, providing maximum comfort to museum visitors. The Jurors commented that the project stands out because the museum maintains a sense of playfulness while incorporating strong, sustainable technologies, including natural ventilation, which is rare in a museum setting. Photovoltaic The generation of voltage by a material that is exposed to light in the visible and invisible ranges. See photoelectric and photovoltaic cell. panels installed on the roof generate almost half of the electricity for the facility. The Water + Life Museums (design team led by Lehrer + Gangi Design + Build) in Hemet received an Award of Merit. The first LEED[R]-Platinum rated museum celebrates the link between Southern California's water infrastructure and the evolution of life. The 65,000-square-foot facility responds well to the desert's extreme climate changes. Jurors said this is one of the most integrated projects of all the entries, with elegant architectural design combining well with sustainable technologies, including innovative shading solutions and radiant floor heating. The second Award of Merit went to Francis Parker School (design team led by Lake|Flato Architects) in San Diego. The 43-classroom and laboratory facility promotes a healthy learning environment through balanced daylight, natural ventilation, engineered acoustics, efficient building systems and sustainable materials. The Jurors agreed that there is a strong connection between this facility and the outside as it provides well defined exterior circulation within an elegant site design. Four projects received special citations: [TABLE OMITTED] SAVINGS BY DESIGN, funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the Public Utilities Commission, offers building owners and their design teams services such as no-cost design assistance and financial incentives. |
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