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Arlington to Debut Net-Zero Energy Elementary School

November 19, 2014 2623 Views Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Eastern U.S., First Potomac Realty Trust, LEED Dynamic Plaque, recycling plant, sustainable products

ARLINGTON, Va. — Measure the soon-to-be-completed Discovery Elementary School in Arlington against nearly any other school in the region, and the differences will quickly become apparent. Where a traditional school would likely feature energy-hogging boiler and chiller systems and a veritable fleet of florescent lighting, the $35 million Discovery Elementary School has chosen another approach for its debut in August 2015. Instead, the facility will rely on a number of energy-efficient systems projected to earn it net-zero energy status.

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District of Columbia Studies Net-Zero Building Practices

May 23, 2014May 23, 2014 1947 Views Correctional officer, e2e Materials, Eastern U.S., energy performance contract, First Potomac Realty Trust, personal protective equipment, South County Detention Facility, Zero Waste Energy

WASHINGTON — A new study released by the District of Columbia Department of the Environment details how the district can best craft policy and create incentives to build zero energy, zero water and Living Buildings.

Entitled “Net Zero and Living Building Financial Study: A Cost Comparison Report for Buildings in the District of Columbia,” the research was conducted by the New Buildings Institute, International Living Future Institute and Sweden-headquartered Skanska.

Net Positive Energy + Water Conference Brings Together Green Building Leaders

February 12, 2014February 26, 2014 2120 Views American Society of Interior Designers, disinfection, First Potomac Realty Trust, healthcare-associated infection, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, personal protective equipment, UNC Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt University

SAN FRANCISCO — The Net Positive Energy + Water Conference, held last week, brought together forward thinking green architects and builders to discuss the current status and future of net-zero energy and water concepts.

DPR Construction Shares World’s Largest Net-Zero Energy Facility

October 1, 2013October 16, 2013 1936 Views Bids, Curtis and Davis, First Potomac Realty Trust, Preventable Injuries

PHOENIX — In August, the Phoenix Regional Office of DPR Construction, designed by Phoenix-based architect SmithGroupJJR, was named the largest building in the world to date to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification.

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NYC’s First Net-Zero Energy School Planned

August 7, 2013 1524 Views Eastern U.S., Emmett Ahearn, First Potomac Realty Trust, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, MCIEAST Regional Brigade, SPLOST VII

NEW YORK — New York City is planning its first net-zero energy school on Staten Island. The elementary school will be 68,000 square feet and house 444 pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students.