Energy efficient technologies include:
- geothermal heating and cooling
- daylighting and daylight sensors
- occupancy sensors
- 50 kilowatt wind turbine that produces most of the energy for the building
Water conservation efforts include:
- rainwater collection for toilet flushing and greenhouse irrigation
- dual flush low flow toilets
Additional elements include:
- local and recycled building materials
- low VOC paints
- native landscaping
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