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15 <br /> APPENDIX 1 <br /> GREEN OBJECTIVES <br /> Environmentally Based Design <br /> A major area for consideration in the conceptual planning / needs analysis for the <br /> proposed Aquatic/Community Center is the issue of environmentally responsible design <br /> & construction . Some of the issues discussed are . <br /> 1 ) Land Use & Site . <br /> - organize & develop to foster community <br /> - reduce the need for automobiles for transportation to the site <br /> - let the sites natural resources help develop the design <br /> - build structures disturbing as little of the green space as possible <br /> - utilize alternative water management systems, to handle stormwater on site a <br /> - use existing vegetation to reduce heating and cooling loads <br /> - reduce impact on trees and other vegetation during construction <br /> - utilize chemical free treatments for eliminating insects <br /> 2) Building Design <br /> - design to get the most use of the smallest space <br /> - use all insulation materials possible to reduce heating and cooling needs <br /> - avoid over-design and waste in the 6 construction process <br /> - use renewable energy <br /> - use sustainable landscaping <br /> - easy recycling <br /> consider graywater recycling - <br /> - build durable , timeless structures that are adaptable for many uses , <br /> - use daylighttng ' wherever possible ' <br /> : . = reduce • waste: in the. building process , recycling whenever possible <br /> 03) Materiatt <br /> use energy efficient and highly durable products <br /> ' = select building materials that are easy to maintain - <br /> . - use materials with low embodied' energy when possible <br /> - incorporate locally produced materials when possible . <br /> - use recycled materials <br /> - use safe ,. salvaged materials when possible : . <br /> - use wood from companies involved in reforestation or engineered wood <br /> products . . . . . <br /> t <br /> . . . . . . . . . . - avoid materials that. offgas . . . . : •• 4 VV4 <br /> - use . piastic • in place of• press uramtreated lumber when possible <br /> 4) Equipment 0 0 ot <br /> - install only high -efficiency RVAC systems . <br /> - use products free of ozone -depleting chemicals <br /> - use only high =efficiency lights & appliances <br /> = install water conserving* plumbing . <br /> two = install : mechanical ven# iiatiion . equipment . for healthy indoor air quality. : : <br />