question 4 “site ecology”. key environmental issues: land use and stormwater management
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Question 4
• “Site Ecology”
key environmental issues: land use and stormwater management
mapping led to a 25% reduction in required space which fixed land use issues
this left more open space to meet stormwater requirements
underground storage structures with restrictors that control the release of collected stormwater
other environmental quality issues include onsite ecosystems, ambient noise levels, and light pollution.
landscaped with native and adapted species
small ecosystems for prairie plants, a rain garden, shade foliage
vines for the gabion site walls
congregation members saved plants for replanting
new chiller located within brick enclosure to meet local noise pollution ordinance
The curtainwalls contain dark, non-reflective glass to protect birds (many thousands of birds die each year flying into glass
buildings that they can not see)
interior lights do not spill outside the building
Use large exterior windows and high ceilings to increase daylighting
Question 5
• “Water Resources”
drought-resistant plant species that eliminate the need for an irrigation system
Outdoor hose connections
building uses 40% less water than a comparable baseline building
Water-saving fixtures were used throughout the building:
· dual-flush, low-flow toilets
· ultra-low-flow urinals
· low-flow showers
· low-flow faucets
Question 6
• “Cost Implications”
payback period of 5 to 10 years for cost of ecological changes
$135,000 from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation
project was funded through a capital campaign and building loan
constructed on a relatively modest budget
35% total energy savings
Trimmed building by determining the most productive and efficient use of spaces
discarded (financial limits): integrated photovoltaic roof, a solar hot water system, a vegetative roof, a pervious pavement system for
the parking lot, and a ground-source heat pump system
reflecting the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam ("Repairing the World")
healing of the world around through congregational education
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