PHOTO © 2008 MARK BOISCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY
TO OBTAIN MORE NATURAL LIGHT,
THE EXTERIOR BRICK ON THE WEST
FACADE WAS REMOVED TO
CREATE AN OPEN LOBBY AREA ON
THE THIRD AND FOURTH FLOORS.
to typical landscaping, maintenance for side and, as a result, is a factor in minimiz- certifi ed furniture; low-emitting paints,
green walls depends on the climate, amount ing heat build-up and cooling costs. The coatings and interior signage; and wind
of sunlight, type of plants, etc. Because each installed green walls contribute to the turbines. The school also incorporated
project is unique, it is best to work with a concepts of designing with sustainable water-effi cient technologies, such as
landscaping expert to determine the best elements, integrating passive-solar low-fl ow toilets and automatically moni-
plant variety and maintenance plan. design and introducing living materials. tored landscaping irrigation, which is
“The wire trellising system transformed Additionally, the walls reinforce some of used to irrigate the green walls. Solar
an elevator lobby into an open and inviting the design principles being studied at the panels will soon be installed.
area,” Lemon expresses. “Students and School of Sustainability while providing By putting its principles into practice,
faculty use the space all the time for social- an eco-friendly aesthetic for the once the School of Sustainability contributed to
izing and having lunch, just as we had dreary building. ASU earning the distinction of one of the
hoped. Overall, we’re very pleased with Further renovations include occupancy nation’s “greenest” universities by The
the success of the renovation.” sensor-controlled lighting; GREENGUARD- Princeton Review.
Principles in Practice
The wire trellising and greenery pro-
vide shade for the lobby and breezeway,
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✓ TEAM
particularly during the sunniest times of ARCHITECTS: Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Atlanta,
www.lordaecksargent.com, and Gould Evans Associ-
the day. This helps reduce light and heat ates, Phoenix,
www.gouldevans.com // CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Johnson Carlier, Tempe, Ariz.,
energy transmission on the building’s west
www.johnsoncarlier.com // GREEN WALLS: greenscreen, Los Angeles,
www.greenscreen.com
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