The San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
N 33° 00.796 W 117° 16.443
11S E 474403 N 3652791
The San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center is the first public building in San Diego county to become LEED platinum certified by the U.S. Building Green Council.
Waymark Code: WM7YNN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2009
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Many “green” technologies have been incorporated into the design, construction, and operations of the building including a solar powered photovoltaic system mounted on the roof, an energy-efficient radiant heat system encapsulated in the floors, water conserving toilets, energy conserving appliances, a “green” roof, and the use of recycled water in toilets and landscape irrigation. In addition, construction materials used throughout the building contain a high content of recycled material.
The nature center is operated by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department. It is located at 2710 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007.
The center has a display about LEED buildings, but does not have a plaque that shows its rating.
Certification Level: Platinum
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