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12 September 2022
Re: Lakefront Court 2
735 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN
SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN GREEN INITIATIVES
At David Rausch Studio, we strive to implement sustainable design in all of our building projects. The Lakefront
Court 2 project, though not aiming to meet USGBC LEED standards, does include a number of green design
initiatives. The site and building exterior design incorporates the following:
1. Alternate Transportation
With direct access to Carmel’s pedestrian / bike asphalt pathway and bike parking on site, this project
allows for less dependence on motor vehicles.
2. Building Orientation
The building has greater North and South exposure capturing the best opportunities for daylighting and
vision windows. Fenestration on the west façade which is less desirable has been kept to a minimum.
3. Heat Island
The selected roof material, a light colored TPO, reduces the potential for the heat island effect from the
roof surface.
Including shade trees in the landscape design is helping reduce the heat island effect from the parking lot.
4. Protect and Restore Habitat
Through development of this infill site, the landscaping design will help retore habitat and provide shade
on a currently cleared site.
5. Light Pollution Reduction
The fixtures selected for exterior lighting all have tight cut offs that will not contribute to light pollution.
6. Optimize Energy Performance
The building shell has been designed to maximize energy efficiency with higher than required wall and
roof insulation values.
Using Low E glass throughout allows better thermal performance at the building openings.
7. Daylighting and Views
Sunshades on the south and west facing windows provide added energy performance by blocking heat
gain while allowing views and daylighting.
Each exam room has an unobstructed view to provide occupant connectivity to the natural outdoor
environment.
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8. Material Content
The rain screen material, Nichiha Ribbed Architectural Panels, has a pre-consumer recycled content of
40%.
9. Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction - Regional Materials
The selected brick, Glen Gery Mink Grey Wirecut, is manufactured in Summerville, PA which is within 500
miles from our project site.
10. Thermal Comfort - Controllability of thermal systems
• The HVAC system includes 6 separate zones to achieve a high level of thermal comfort for the occupants.
Sincerely,
Toni L. Grimes, AIA LEED AP
Architect