Friday, July 27, 2007

Airdrie Environmental Education Centre (Alberta)

Check out the cost breakdown here.
Building features:

  • Straw bale, tight envelope construction solar radiant in-floor heating system
  • Photovoltaic electrical
  • Potable water collection and filtration system
  • Environmentally sound and healthy construction materials including paints & wood treatments
  • Energy efficient windows
  • Recycled materials throughout
  • Solar wall used to warm the fresh air for the “Life Breath” heat recovery ventilator
  • Naturalized and xeriscaped green spaces