Palm Beach Region

Counties:Palm Beach

J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Field OfficeLoxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Commission on the Environment

High Performance Characteristics High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated /operable

windows 18% reduction in energy consumption annually Recycled content in finish materials such as drywall, insulation,

roofing, metal framing and concrete Materials extracted and manufactured within a 500 mile radius

such as concrete, drywall and metal framing Rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo flooring Low VOC flooring, paint, sealants and adhesives Reuse of previously developed site Over 40% water use reduction through low flow plumbing fixtures Water efficient landscaping/Native and adaptive plant species

requiring no permanent irrigation system Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials and

reflective sidewalk and parking lot materials Automatic sensor lighting to reduce energy costs Views from all full time occupied spaces Use of day lighting for full time occupied spaces to reduce the

need for artificial lighting GREENGUARD Certified/sustainably built furniture

LEED NC v2.2 Targeted Silver

PROJECT TEAM:Astorino (LEED Services)Andrea Construction(Contractor)

Palm Beach State College-Technical Education CenterBelle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida

High Performance Characteristics 29% energy cost savings using insulated windows, occupancy

sensors, energy efficient lighting, natural gas and renewable energy sources

3.6% total energy from onsite renewable energy in the form of Solar Photovoltaic power

80% water reduction using a 10,000 gallon rain water collection cistern and low flow plumbing fixtures

Rainwater collection saves over 118,000 gallons of potable water a year

Heat island affect reduced with highly reflective roofing and concrete paving

Over 40 Solatube lighting fixtures to bring daylight into all spaces including classrooms, conference rooms, construction trade shops and other interior spaces

Goals to meet maximum thresholds in recycled content, regional materials and construction waste management

Third party Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning

Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants and adhesives

Natural/adaptive vegetation landscape requiring no permanent irrigation system

Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products in cabinetry substrate and composite wood doors

Implementation of Green Housekeeping program and Green Education

Target: LEED®-NC v2.2 Gold

Project Team: Palm Beach State College (Client)Astorino (Architect, Interior Design, Sustainable Design)Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)Kimley Horn and Associates(Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects)Cape Design, Inc. (MEP Engineers)Hansen Engineering (Commissioning Agent)Hedrick Brothers Construction (Contractor)

Commission on the Environment

American Lung Association and Quantum FoundationWest Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida

• High Performance Characteristics Energy efficient lighting High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated windows Recycled content in finish materials Rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo flooring and linoleum Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants and adhesives Reuse of previously developed site/Reuse of existing structure Community connectivity- site is within ½ mile of many community amenities 50 % water use reduction through low flow /dual flush toilets and waterless

urinals Water efficient landscaping with rain sensors Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials Regional materials used to reduce the impact of transportation on the

environment Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products used to reduce impacts on

forest resources Automatic sensor lighting to reduce energy costs Thermal zones for higher levels of control and energy reduction Views from all full time occupied spaces Use of day lighting for FTE spaces to reduce the need for artificial lighting Implementation of Green Housekeeping program Green Education programs and community involvement

Certified LEED®-NC Gold

PROJECT TEAM:Astorino (Architect, Interior Design, MEP Engineers)Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney (Landscape Architects)Craven Thompson (Civil Engineers)Anderson Moore Construction (Contractor)

Commission on the Environment

FAU College of Arts and LettersCulture and Society Building

Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida

Target: LEED®-NC v2.2 SilverPROJECT TEAM:Florida Atlantic University (Client)Astorino (Architect, Interior Design)Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. (Structural Engineers)Miller Legg (Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects)JLRD, Inc. (MEP Engineers)Total Dynamic Balancing (Commissioning Agent)Turner Construction (Contractor)

Commission on the Environment

73,000 Sq Ft Classroom and Office Building with Atrium, Café and Theater to be used by students and the public.

Reuse of previously developed parking lot

Joint Use Facility for College of Arts and Letters and Public Theater

High day lighting/low heat absorption insulated impact resistant windows

Rapidly renewable resources such as linoleum flooring

Goals to attain 20% thresholds in recycled content and regional materials

Third party Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning

Low VOC carpet, paint, sealants, and adhesives

Community connectivity- site is within ½ mile of community amenities and adjacent to student housing

48 % water use reduction through low flow /dual flush toilets and pint flush urinals

Heat island effect reduction with reflective roofing materials for 100% of the roof area

Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products

Thermal zones for higher levels of control and energy reduction

Implementation of Green Housekeeping and Green Education Programs

Aura Model HomeJupiter Farms, Palm Beach County, FL

Affiniti Architects

Water Conservation• High efficiency irrigation system includes: Rain sensors, ground humidity

sensors and connection to weather forecasts modify sprinkler systems• Low-flow toilets, showers and faucets• Solar water heater reduces water bill by over 50%

Awards/Achievements

• FPL Buildsmart Certified• 2008 Electronic House “Green Home of the Year” Silver award winner

• 2008 PRISM Gold Award “FPL Buildsmart-Energy Efficient Home”

• 2008 Aurora Grand Award “Energy Efficient Home”

Project Team:• Affiniti Architects – Boca Raton, FL

• Solaris Home Systems – Jupiter, FL

• Cribb Construction – Boca Raton, FL

Commission on the Environment

High Performance CharacteristicsSustainable Design• 30-foot cupola serves as a thermal chimney• Passive solar design for North/South or East/West orientation

allow for maximum cross-ventilation • Strategically placed courtyards• Wide overhangs reach from a light reflecting, galvanized metal

roof• E-Wall system (insulated concrete form) adds additional insulation

and stability

Healthy Indoor Environment• Provides a healthy airflow• During construction, air ducts were tightly sealed, keeping out

harmful materials• Central Vacuum• Low VOC paint• Bamboo or cork flooring and natural fiber carpeting

Energy Efficiency• Exceeds ENERGY STAR performance standards for homes• Reduces electricity by up to 80% by using compact fluorescent bulbs• 24 grid-tied solar PV panels• Built in Environment Management and Automation System (EMA)

minimizes and measures energy use

LEED Rating: Gold Certified