Robertson Recreation Center in Los Angeles is a 11,775 square feet project that is gold certified in LEED for New Construction 2009 rating system.
Designed to be as self-sufficient as possible, the building’s durable interior finish is exposed concrete block to preserve coolness, while its corrugated metal exterior and perimeter of trees provide a self-shading system to minimize the need for air conditioning. Four north-facing trusses spanning the gym are glazed with clerestory windows to provide continuous, indirect sunlight—eliminating the need for artificial lighting throughout the day.
Why It's Green:
24% improvement on baseline building performance rating
35% green power purchase
20% recycled content building materials
20% regionally extracted, harvested, recovered, or manufactured materials
75% diversion of construction and demolition debris
50% reduction in potable landscape water use
40% reduction in baseline indoor water use
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1641 Preuss Rd, Los Angeles, CA, USA