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Old Posted May 6, 2007, 11:26 PM
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SF Green Pilot Projects

SF Environment's Resource Efficiency Program coordinates the city's resource efficiency and energy conservation efforts. It also provides resource reduction and energy conservation tips to city employees and the general public.

The Resource Efficiency Program is responsible for implementing the City's Resource Efficient Building Ordinance. Resource-efficient buildings also called "green" buildings are designed, constructed, renovated, and operated in an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. These buildings save the City money, while cutting down on the amount of energy, water and materials used.

The City's 1999 Resource Efficient Building Ordinance mandated that SF Environment develop and manage a portfolio of pilot projects, the intent being that after a three year period, enough data would be collected to mandate green building codes and guidelines.

San Francisco's Green Building Pilot Projects:



California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco's science museum is undergoing a major makeover, showcasing on-site renewable energy generation, energy and water-efficiency, and environmentally friendly building materials. More info on California Academy of Sciences: http://www.sfenvironment.com/article...cle/071002.htm

EcoCenter - With non-toxic paint, recycled carpet, and innovative flooring, the EcoCenter demonstrates how to renovate an older structure in an environmentally sensitive manner. Completed in September 2000. More info on EcoCenter: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus.../ecocenter.htm

Islais Creek Muni Maintenance Facility - This bus maintenance and storage facility will showcase green building features such as natural lighting, high-performance window glazing, and recycled building materials. More info on Islais Creek Muni Maintenance Facility: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...ldg/islais.htm

Laguna Honda Hospital - Most of the existing hospital will be demolished and rebuilt, integrating environmentally sensitive features into both its design and operations. Set to begin in 2001, Laguna Honda Hospital will be the first green hospital in the nation. More info on Laguna Honda Hospital: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...guna_honda.htm

Moscone Convention Center Expansion - Moscone Center is recycling construction and demolition debris in order to minimize the amount of waste being sent to landfills. More info on Moscone Convention Center Expansion: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...dg/moscone.htm

Moscone Center Expansion


525 Golden Gate Municipal Office Tower - The building now occupying the site will be demolished, the debris recycled, and an exemplary "green" office tower built in its place. Set to begin in spring 2001.

New Mission Park Recreation Center - This new recreation center will incorporate natural lighting, recycled construction materials, non-toxic paints, and landscaping with native plants. Set to begin in fall 2001. More info on New Mission Park Recreation Center: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...dg/mission.htm

Visitacion Valley Community Center - This recreation center will feature water-saving toilets, energy efficient and natural lighting, locally produced clay tile, non-toxic paints, and reuse of construction debris. Set to begin in summer 2001. More info on Visitacion Valley Community Center: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...visitacion.htm

Visitation Valley Clubhouse


West End Pavilion - This new clubhouse, designed by renowned architect Sim Van der Ryn, will feature a living roof covered with sedum plants, which will blend the structure into the park ecology. This project also includes natural lighting and natural materials. More info on West End Pavilion: http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus...dg/westend.htm
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Old Posted May 7, 2007, 12:33 AM
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The City's 1999 Resource Efficient Building Ordinance mandated that SF Environment develop and manage a portfolio of pilot projects, the intent being that after a three year period, enough data would be collected to mandate green building codes and guidelines.
Wow, that sounds like a great program. Incorporating real world data into codes and guidlines is definetly something that needs to be done. The Green BUilding Tax Break thread talked about flaws in current codes because of the lack of collected data - it will be interesting to see what kind of specifications they come up with here.

Thanks for all the links as well Lots of good info.
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