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Project: Robert Redford Building for The National Resource Defense Council
Address: 1314 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Architect: Moule and Polyzoides
Structural Engineer:  Nabih Youssef & Associates
Sustainability Engineers: Syska Hennessy Group
Greywater System Design and Installation:  Environmental Planning & Design, LLC
Solar Consultant: Solar Design Associates
General Contractor: TG Construction Inc.
Project Manager: Tishman Construction Corporation of California
LEED Coordinator: CTG Energetics
Size: 15,000 sf
Completed: November 2003
Cost: $ 3.9 Million

AE Interest: First building in the US to achieve LEED Platinum [a].  90% recycled or recyclable construction materials [b]. Combined on-site grey water and storm water collection used to fill toilets and landscape irrigation [c]. 7.5 kW rooftop solar electric array provides 20% of the building’s power [d]. Remaining energy needs filled by purchasing renewable energy credits, occupant controlled ventilation, lighting, and temperature [e].

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