This new health clinic replaces an older one with patient visits expected to grow from 13,000 to 40,000 annually. The building is designed and fenestrated to minimize solar heat gain while providing natural light. Solar tubes and clerestory windows provide daylighting in corridors and the lobby. Low-flow fixtures and metered faucets reduce potable water use indoors, while reclaimed water is used for irrigation. The lighting and mechanical systems were selected to meet LEED performance criteria. An IAQ management plan was implemented to control pollutants, protect HVAC ducts during construction, and ventilate areas where workmen might be exposed to irritants. Waste management was watched closely to ensure that 50% of all waste materials were diverted from landfills.
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