The Conservatory has been designed and engineered to achieve the USGBC’s LEED Platinum certification. USGBC criteria address site selection, water efficiency, energy optimization, material use and indoor environmental quality. The Development Team includes Overture Development Group, Morris Adjmi Architects, PBS&J – Civil Engineer, Trammell Crow Company and Kinetix – LEED Consultant.

Options for a sustainable project site and building design were limited by the requirements of the Disney master plan and its associated pattern book.   Many of the methods and technologies used in The Conservatory were previously unknown to the construction and permitting community.  Extensive research and case studies were used to satisfy architects, engineers and the permitting authorities.

Sustainable Site
• The Conservatory is located at Celebration Place, allowing the use of public transportation and existing roads and utilities.  Showers and secure, covered bicycle storage encourage employees to bike, walk, or jog to work.
• The 100% green roof keeps temperatures down in the building and reduces the air-conditioning needs as well as the building’s contribution to the urban heat-island effect.   It also provides an outdoor area for private and public use.
• Traditional impervious surfaces have been replaced with native plantings and pervious materials which contribute to onsite infiltration and eliminate stormwater runoff off-site.

Potable Water, Reclaimed Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Efficiency
Water efficient strategies will result in a 50% wastewater generation reduction and a 34% overall water use reduction.
• The Conservatory will use potable water only when necessary, not for flushing toilets or for watering plants.
• Rainwater from the roof and graywater from showers and sinks are collected, pre-filtered and integrated into the graywater reuse system.
• Waterless urinals and water conserving fixtures will keep water demand low.
• Pervious paving allows stormwater to percolate into the ground instead of being directed to storm drains and detention ponds.
• Water-efficient landscaping and high-efficiency irrigation technologies will reduce the demand for non-potable (reclaimed) water.

Energy and Atmosphere
The building is designed to experience 18% lower electric utility costs.
• Clerestory and a full-height atrium provide natural daylighting throughout the building, reducing the need for electric lighting.
• Photovoltaics will power the common areas of the building, including hot water in the public washrooms.
• Underfloor air distribution systems, occupancy sensors and energy efficient chillers further reduce the demand for electricity.

Materials and Resources
Materials and resources were selected for the environmental responsibility.
• All new wood used in the project comes from forests certified according to Forest Stewardship Council standards, and where possible, other materials were substituted for wood.
• 86% of the waste generated during construction will be reused or recycled.
• 20% of the materials value in the building incorporates recycled content.
• 20 % of the materials used in the Conservatory have been manufactured within 500 miles of the site.

Indoor Environment
• The Conservatory’s design, incorporating a clerestory and a full-height atrium provides natural daylight to 90% of the occupants and views to 75%.

• Operable windows and an underfloor plenum provide fresh air, circulating 6-7 times per day. The UFP allows for individual control of heating and cooling, and reduces the demand for energy.

Awards/Recognitions/Certifications
United States Green Building Council LEED Platinum pre-certification

Speaker contact info
Cookie Kelly, Managing Director, Overture Development Group.
500 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747.
407-913-6333
cookiekelly@overturedevelopmentgroup.com

Web link to more info
www.overturedevelopmentgroup.com

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• Passive solar design;
• Locally manufactured and harvested materials;
• Renewable and durable cork, concrete, and bamboo materials;
• Durable fiber cement, larch, and aluminum shingles;
• Metal roof made of recycled and recyclable materials;
• Efficient, argon filled, insulated windows;
• Native, non-invasive ground cover;
• Pervious paving materials for the hardscapes;
• Water-efficient plumbing and dual-flush toilets; and
• Energy-efficient HVAC and Energy Star appliances.

Although Rushing is living in one of the homes, the other two certified homes are for sale for $242,500 (1,540 square feet) and $249,500 (1,604 square feet).  That’s a pretty decent price for LEED Platinum living.  These rightly sized homes sit on a tight footprint and front Jefferson Heights Park, which includes two acres of open space and playgrounds.  Check them out, if you’re in the area.

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• Solar hot water
• High efficiency 19 SEER HVAC
• Soy-based spray foam insulation
• Efficient, aluminum clad windows
• Steel construction
• Bosch Energy Star appliances
• Dual flush Caroma toilets
• Rapidly renewable Plyboo bamboo flooring
• Low-VOC paints and adhesives
• Low maintenance, zero water landscaping

Additionally, for the tech-savviest of home purchasers, the home has been wired for HDTV, surround sound, and internet.  All of which is why 81 Weatherby has been getting a ton of interest … I mean, how could it not?  Plus, it’s expected to have 50-70% energy cost savings.

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