Platinum building that would serve as a model of cutting-edge green building techniques.
“They wanted to achieve net zero in a way that was replicable, and that showed the path forward for others to follow,” said project manager Brad Jacobson.
“It was not just a one-off thing, not just a showcase.” The building’s facade was fundamental to its success as an example of sustainable design.
“We were surprised at how significant the envelope is, even in the most benign climate,” said Jacobson.
“Pushing the envelope to really high performance made significant energy and comfort impacts, and could be justified even on a first-cost basis.”
Read how the Packard Foundation Goes Green With EHDD here: https://archpaper.com/2014/07/packard-foundation-goes-green-with-ehdd/
