5.4 Sustainable Framework

5.4.1 LANDSCAPE AND PLANTINGS

The goal for the Campus Master Plan is to bring nature
back into the campus by introducing native trees and plant
materials that adapt to the site conditions. Developing
the public realm with regionally appropriate durable and
environmental sound landscape elements and materials will

ensure a more sustainable campus development over time.

5.4.2 INTEGRATED STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT

Integrate storm and rainwater management practices in the
landscape through the use of bioswales and rain gardens to
mitigate, capture and filter run off will promote the sustainable

goals of the project.

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Passive House - An Example of Sustainable Design

5.4.3 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN

Opportunities should be sought to make new and existing
buildings as energy efficient as possible. Strategies for
consideration include increased building envelope
construction, natural ventilation, operable windows, solar
shading, grey and black water recovery, rainwater and solar
energy harvesting, and heat recovery.

Interior spaces should have ample amount of access to
daylight to reduce the use of electric lights, which should be

converted to LED, and improve the quality of spaces.

«< PASSIVE HOUSE BASICS

SUMMER
SUN 1. Solar orientation
1 WINTER 2. Insulation/mass
SUN
3. High performance windows
4. Air-tight enclosure
3 5. Balance ventilation with heat

recovery

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