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Architecture and Sustainability

Facts

Architecture and Sustainability

Responsibly Sourced Materials

  • Locally sourced building materials, including several types of Texas limestone and stained pecan interior paneling
  • 20 percent recycled materials

Sustainable and Renewable Energy

  • Rooftop photovoltaic arrays and solar hot water panels
  • Energy-efficient windows and highly-reflective roofs
  • Deep overhangs that shade the building

Water Conservation and Efficiency

  • Native landscaping to reduce irrigation
  • 50 percent of the irrigation needed for the site provided by a storm-water management system that collects rainwater