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Design Charrette Day 3 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Discussion

Friday, May 6, 2011

Existing Systems Analysis by an MEP engineer would be the first step in evaluating what is currently in the building and what might be worth keeping MEP Discussion (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Implications of HVAC HVAC accounts for 39% of a bldgs energy costs High performance HVAC can result in 10 to 40% savings (whole building… read more »

Case Studies – HVAC & Energy Use in Similar Buildings/Climates

Friday, May 6, 2011

http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=33 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=261 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=453 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=18 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=17 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=452 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=93 http://eere.buildinggreen.com/energy.cfm?ProjectID=257

Design and Site Assessment Discussion

Friday, May 6, 2011

Design Notes 5/5/11 (Discussion led by Joe Schaffer, civil engineer, along with Ben Walmer, architect, Rich Feldmann, our green builder, Paul Miller and the planning staff of the Town, with the Tipping Point team.) Five areas to site: north lot, south lot, upper lot, roof, street life Parking Issues 1 space needed for every 200… read more »

Ten Years from Now

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

A destination Hub for business and education, a hybrid of profit and nonprofit Social incubator Vibrant neighborhood

Initial Brainstorming

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Education possibilities   Partner with schools and universities (charter/public/private) Partner with local businesses, especially for on the job training Cooking classes Environmental movie events

Concerns about and for the EcoCenter

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Concerns Politics Price point for farm to table restaurant too high- should be affordable for local residents Can the businesses sustain themselves financially? Will food sold in food hub and restaurant be only organic?

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