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Integrated Sustainable Design for Research Laboratories

by Joseph J. Ferraro, AIA, Bruce Haxton, AIA, and Robert Lord B.E.

2. Introduction/Overview of Sustainable Design

For those who are unfamiliar with the term “Sustainable Architecture”; it refers to a design that has taken into consideration the total impact of the building on the environment and society including the following impacts: (A) site selection, (B) transportation, (C) rain water management, (D) localized warming referred to as “heat islands”, (D) light pollution, (E) water efficiency, (F) optimized energy usage, (G) improved atmospheric performance, (H) material waste reduction, (I) resource reuse, (J) impact on local and regional economies, (K) use of renewable materials, (L) protection of endangered animals and plant species, (M) improved indoor environmental health, (N) use of natural day-lighting, and (O) other features that improve performance and functioning of the built environment.

Proceed to next section: 3. Architectural Design Considerations

Table of Contents
1. Abstract
2. Introduction/Oveview of Sustainable Design
3. Architectural Design Considerations
4. Engineering Design Considerations
5. Future Trends in Sustainable Research Facilities
6. References

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