Ed Ghandour

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Ecologically Sensitive DesignUnderstanding Site ConditionsBalance for Site CapacityRestorative Approach to Site and ArchitectureBiodiversityCommunityCelebrate Historic Dunes & Marine EnvironmentSpiritual Link to Land and Sea

WHAT IS AN ECORESORT?

Existing Site Conditions

EARTH ELEMENT: Existing Conditions

Existing Site Conditions

EARTH ELEMENT: History

Former sand mine operations, 1972

EARTH ELEMENT: Biomimicry

•29 acres of dune habitat created & restored(90% of site above high tide)

•Less than 1.5 acres of area not native vegetative cover

Secondary DuneFore Dune Dune Wetlands

EARTH ELEMENT : Targeted Habitats

Over 6.5 acres of dedicated habitat for sensitive species

1.9 ac Snowy Plover3.2 ac Smith BlueButterfly

1.4 acMonterey SpineFlower

EARTH ELEMENT: Form & Function

Waves, Wind, & Change

Architectural forms evocative of naturaldune formations.

Integrate structure with site

Nutrient & Waste Stream systems placedwhere processes naturally occur on site

EARTH ELEMENT : A Living Approach

5 acres of living roofs supporting native species

Impervious surfaces reduced to 4%

Living roof habitat Vegetated fire lane

WATER ELEMENT: Reduce & Reuse•No potable water used for irrigation•Unused rain & treated water feed wetlands & aquifer•47% reduction in water demand over prior proposal

•Zero Stormwater Runoff•Less than 5% of the site is impervious•Biological Treatment Systems

WATER ELEMENT: Low Impact

AIR ELEMENT: Windy and Clean

Exposed and Protected AreasWind energy

Natural VentilationEvaporative Cooling

BiofiltrationLiving Walls

AIR ELEMENT: Windy and Clean

AIR ELEMENT: Natural Ventilation

320 days of direct sunshine/yearEnergy Savings of over 20%

Benefits to Occupants

LIGHT ELEMENT: Natural Daylighting

Solar panels

Vegetated Trellis

Movable Shades

Solar photovoltaic panelsintegrated into the

architecture capture energyand shade day-lit interiors

Solar hot water heating

LIGHT ELEMENT: Solar Energy

Solar panels on living roof

ENERGY ELEMENT: Reducing Fossil Fuel

Over 50% reduction in fossil fuel consumptionOver 30% energy production from alternative fuels

ENERGY ELEMENT: Energy Diversity

•Maximize passiveenergy use: day-lighting and ventilation

•Maximize insulation

•Mechanicalsystems adapt toconditions

•Generate energyon-site

•“Smart” BuildingTechnology

•Geothermal heat pumps useearth as heat sink•Wind supplies 20% of electricitydemand•Sun Power: Photovoltaics &Solar Water Heating

ENERGY ELEMENT: On-Site Power

Wind turbine on living roof

Geothermal Energy

Recycled BuildingMaterials

Construction Methods

Intelligent BuildingOperation

BUILDING LIFE CYCLE

Ed Ghandour

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PROGRAM AREAS

Living Pools

Cascading water feature connects entry to Wellness Center