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About This Document: The facility's plans include many green elements such as: * sloped photovoltaic solar roof panels (and possibly solar thermal collector panels) to generate electricity; * a state-of-the-art geothermal system for heating and cooling using underground pipes (ground water exchange columns will heat warmer underground water in the winter and cool ground-level water during the summer); * a green roof covered with plants and soil to provide more natural insulation, reduce urban heat buildup, and decrease storm water flow or flooding into streets; * solar "walls" on the stair tower to provide preheated fresh air in the winter; * energy-efficient lighting as well as occupancy sensors; * windows throughout the building to capitalize on daylight; * porous paving in the rear parking lot and on the side of the building to reduce storm water runoff; * water-efficient plumbing fixtures, including using recycled rainwater in toilets and waterless urinals; and * paints and finishes that are nontoxic or that have low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for improved air quality.

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Categories: DocStore > Periodicals > Medicine
Tags: Behavioral Healthcare, Oct 2008, Planning a greener future, Matambanadzo, Shandi, Feature, Green buildings, Water flow, Plumbing fixtures, Mental health care, Health services

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