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NREL RSF is named one of AIA's COTE 2011 Top Ten Green Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2011) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the
Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable
architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the
environment.
The COTE Top Ten Green Projects program, now in its 15th year, is the
profession's best known recognition program for sustainable design
excellence. The program celebrates projects that are the result of a
thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems and
technology. They make a positive contribution to their communities,
improve comfort for building occupants and reduce environmental impacts
through strategies such as reuse of existing structures, connection to
transit systems, low-impact and regenerative site development, energy
and water conservation, use of sustainable or renewable construction
materials, and design that improves indoor air quality.
Architectural Energy Corporation is proud to have been on the team for the Research Support Facility — one of the 2011 COTE Top Ten Green Projects:
With the goal of creating the largest commercial net-zero energy structure in the country, the building is meant to serve as a blueprint for a net-zero energy future and influence others in the building industry to pursue low energy and net-zero energy performance. NREL and Department of Energy’s goal is to transform innovative research in renewable energy and energy efficiency into market-viable technologies and practices. Many of the integrated passive design strategies such as daylighting and natural ventilation strongly support both energy and human performance. An open office plan resulted in a higher density workplace reducing the building footprint per person.
For more information about the AIA COTE Green Project Awards, visit www.aiatopten.org
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