SANDEE Award - County of San Diego Department of Parks and R
Special Achievement in Energy by a Government or Institution: The San Diego County Parks and Recreation maintains and enhances the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The Goodan Ranch Center was designed to replace the historic ranch house lost during the 2003 Cedar Fire. The County worked closely with Platt/Whitelaw Architects to design the building to qualify for a LEED Silver rating. Designed to use 48.3% less energy than Title 24, the building will save an estimated 29,790 kWhs annually. Installation of a photovoltaic system, indirect evaporative cooling, site orientation, day lighting strategies, high efficiency lighting and a mechanized shading and window
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