Shangri La Botanical Gardens

Top Ten Measure 5: Light & Air

More than 75% of the interior spaces have access to daylight. Daylight sensors control artificial lighting according to need, increasing energy efficiency. Exterior shading devices minimize solar heat gain and glare.

Narrow floor plates give 90% of the spaces views to the outdoors, including views of preserved areas and courtyard gardens. Operable windows and other controls give occupants control over thermal comfort, ventilation, and lighting.

Educational materials, including brochures, websites, lectures, and tours, connect occupants and visitors to the buildings and their surroundings and ensure that the buildings are used properly.

Percent of building area that is daylit:

Percent of building that can be ventilated
or cooled with operable windows:

Our thanks to the ENERGY STAR program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and to the U.S. Department of Energy, and to BuildingGreen, Inc. for hosting the submission and judging forms.

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