Sustainable design for maintenance and operations facilities a proven success

摘要

Designing sustainable transit facilities for cold climates is challenging because functional requirements of transit systems in these regions naturally require large amounts of energy. It is not uncommon for buses parked outdoors to be idled for long periods in an effort to prevent ice build up on windows and ensure that the buses are warm and comfortable. If buses are parked indoors, then large amounts of tempered air are required due to exhaust and the accompanying requirement for fresh air.