Lee H. Brown Leanring Center-Reid Park Zoo
N 32° 12.506 W 110° 55.292
12S E 507395 N 3563541
The Lee H. Brown Family Conservation Learning Center is a LEED Platinum building.
Waymark Code: WMJANK
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2013
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Opened at Reid Park Zoo in February of 2008. Zoo staff made a commitment at the outset of this project to build an earth-friendly education center that was consistent with the Zoo’s mission of conservation.
GREEN FEATURES OF THE BUILDING
Integrated design team / innovative design – the architect, contractor, and owners (us!) worked together from the start
Energy efficient heating and cooling
High r-value insulation made from denim scraps
Triple pane gas-filled windows
Use of polystyrene wall systems (Ice Block) and rammed earth
Use of renewable energy (photovoltaic solar power)
Use of high recycled-content materials – steel, plastic composite lumber, cement fiber board, glass counter tops, etc.
Use of rapidly renewable materials such as bamboo and corn fiber fabrics
Minimal lumber use – and then only certified sustainable harvest wood
Use of extensive porous concrete to prevent water run-off
Rainwater harvesting from room
Water efficient landscaping and artificial turf
Waterless urinals, low flow toilets, and reclaimed water use for flushing
Water use reduction through low use fixtures and use of reclaimed water
Grey water collection for return to groundwater
Construction waste management
Solar hot-water heaters
Highly reflective, light colored roof
Use of local and regional materials whenever possible – with a 500 mile radius
Use of appropriate daylighting / operable windows
Bamboo stalks salvaged from the site and reused for fencing
Shading strategies and appropriate building orientation
Shielded light fixtures to improve “dark sky” benefits
Use of outdoor teaching space to minimize the need for interior square footage
No toxic paints, fumes, or adhesives
Green cleaning plan
Preferred parking spaces for alternative fuel vehicles and carpoolers
Showers / bike lockers to encourage no-fuel commuting
Certification Level: Platinum
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