JAMES
LEARNING
CENTER
Location: Prescott, Arizona
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Owner: Prescott National Forest
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Certified: February 2008
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Project Size: 4,000 ft²
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Architect: Catalyst Architecture
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Energy Cost Savings: 66%
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LEED Certification: Gold
Project Overview
The James Learning Center is a 4,000 sq. ft. facility built for the Highlands Center for Natural History consisting of office space, a multi-purpose classroom, and a bookstore. The building utilizes local resources and has incorporated this into the design, located just outside Prescott, Arizona, the building is entirely “off-grid” and supplies all of its own electricity with a photovoltaic system and backup generator.
Sustainability Features
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50% diversion of construction and demolition debris
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8 kW solar powered system with battery storage
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High performance glass
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20% reduction in indoor potable water use
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50% reduction in potable landscape water use
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Low-flow fixtures
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Occupancy sensors and high efficiency lighting
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Low VOC-emitting materials