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throughout the world for built projects in the UK.
The jury consisted of:
• Deborah Bartlett – London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority
• Eva Jiricna – Eva Jiricna Architects
• David Morley – David Morley Architects
• David Porter – Mackintosh School of Architecture
• Peter Rees – City Planning Officer, Corporation of London
• Stephan Reinke - Stephan Reinke Architects.
The Biological Sciences Facility and Computational Sciences Facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, has reduced energy and water usage by more than 30 per cent. Designed by KMD Architects, a San Francisco- based architectural firm, have achieved LEED Gold Certification for the project.
KMD, in conjunction with The Cowperwood Company and Houston’s Harvey Builders, designed the Biological Sciences Facility (BSF) and the Computa- tional Sciences Facility (CSF) for lease by Battelle, which operates Pacific Northwest National Labo- ratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. The buildings, completed in 2009 and totaling roughly 144,405 square feet, reach a 77 per cent efficiency of net-to-gross square footage – typical laborato- ries are generally designed around 50 per cent efficiency. “A strong sense of environ-
practice, Delius and Chellow Heights, have also opened their doors to pupils.
Design elements of the new schools, according to Building Schools for the Future (BSF) guide- lines, include more welcoming entrances, wider corridors, more use of natural light, the creation of social spaces and more imagi- native use of colour. Hydrotherapy pools are also a key feature of the SEN schools.
mental responsibility drives all our designs,” commented Chris Griffes, Project Director at KMD Architects. “KMD creates sustain- able buildings that are efficient business models and provide an enhanced workplace.” The efficient design of the BSF and CSF create a smaller building footprint, which translates to sav- ings in materials and site fill. The facilities use 35 per cent less ener- gy and 30 per cent less water than current best practice codes through energy efficient lighting and low-e glass and sunshades, low-flow and motion sensor-acti- vated water fixtures and use of waste heat produced by computer servers. In addition, 78 per cent of all materials used in the buildings’ construction was recycled or saved for future manufacturing products or processes. The variety of sustainable design features means that every occupant and operation in the building sees the benefit of ecological design.
diary dates
May- June 2010
TRAINING: 14-17 JUNE EXHIBITION 15-17 JUNE
CEDIA www.hometechnol-
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ICC LONDON EXCEL
CEDIA (the Custom Elec- tronic Design & Installation Association) is to host its first-ever “Designing Inte- grated Future Ready Homes” conference at this year’s Home Technology Event. Supported by RIBA, the conference will provide training for architects and design professionals who want to learn more about residential custom installa- tion and the benefits it can bring to their projects. The free half day confer- ence at the Home Technology Event will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 16th June at the ExCeL London venue, giving ar- chitects access to a tailored education programme. CE- DIA is offering two courses at the event, which will explain the benefits of including smart home technology in residential projects. Attendees will participate in the RIBA CPD course, “Designing Integrated Future-Ready Homes”, followed by CEDIA’s latest RIBA accredited, advanced CPD offering, “Using Technolo- gy to Manage Energy in the Home”. Architects taking part in these RIBA CPD accredited training courses will earn RIBA approved CPD points. The sessions will be fol- lowed by the opportunity to take a guided tour of the show floor, which is itself CPD accredited, where they can meet and discuss technologies face- to-face with exhibitors.
To publicise your event, please send details via email to
jade.tilley@onecoms.co.uk.
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