This 45,000 square foot building offers facilities to hold meetings, conventions, banquets, and training classes. The focus of the building was to address environmental issues such as indoor air quality, climate control, day lighting, food service equipment, fuel combustion and alternative fuel sources such as NGV (Natural Gas Vehicles), which included NGV Fueling Stations. The Energy Resource Center is one of Southern California's first recycled buildings to implement green design, or sustainable architecture. This innovative building was constructed utilizing sustainable techniques such as:
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Reuse of existing materials on and off site.
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Recycling of materials such as demolition materials and construction debris.
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Use of materials with recycled content, that are recyclable and/or are manufactured utilizing environmentally friendly processes
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Utilizing building equipment and components that are energy efficient.
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Special emphasis on indoor air quality and environment.
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