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environmental resource center powered by renewable energy
rural education center is a model of sustainability
When the Tin Mountain Conservation Center wanted to construct an resource-efficient, zero-energy headquarters, Solar Design Associates provided turnkey rooftop solar electric and thermal systems with radiant heating.
U.S. Mission to the United Nations, Geneva
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first integrated PV system at a U.S. diplomatic post
SDA designs a new 'solar skin' for the US Mission to the United Nations
SDA provided design and engineering services to the US State Department to field a new Building-integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) “skin” at the US Mission to the United Nations in Geneva.
Tiger Woods chose PV technologies engineered by SDA for his Anaheim learning center for children.
a golf legend builds a legacy
SDA engineers an innovative design at Tiger Woods Center.
Although Tiger Woods won 10 major championships in his first decade on the PGA Tour, he says his most important legacy is his solar-powered Learning Center in Anaheim, CA, not far from where he grew up.
Seattle Public Library's Ballard Branch
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seattle library reads solar as the right choice
SDA delivers an elegant and innovative BIPV system
The Seattle Public Library wanted its Ballard Branch Library and Neighborhood Center to be a environmentally responsive facility using the latest technology, that also reflects the materials and heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
This dramatic BIPV entrance canopy both functions and fascinates
solar canopy sparks interest at MITRE
SDA engineers a visible symbol of sustainability for high-tech R&D center
The MITRE Center is a high-technology R, D & D facility near Boston, with its origins at MIT. When they needed additional space, they sought to create a new facility that would communicate the high-tech, future-oriented nature of their work.
The Solaire, Battery Park, New York City
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manhattan turns its face to the sun
SDA engineers solar-powered beauty at Battery Park City
Developers competing for the highly desirable parcels in Battery Park City on New York's lower West Side were encouraged to incorporate green technologies and environmentally responsive design into their proposals.
a light-filled northern oasis
Mary Coffin Hall at the University of Wisconsin pioneers building-integrated photovoltaics for Higher Education
The University of Wisconsin This new classroom building offered the opportunity to investigate the emerging field of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).Solar Design Associates attended early design meetings to bring the stakeholders up to speed on the technology, its current use in Europe and Japan, and its potential applications. It was decided that the design would look for ways to incorporate BIPV technology, but the technology would not drive the classroom building design.
The concept design work (35% design) was completed in October 1998. In November 1998, Solar Design Associates submitted their design report, recommending locations where BIPV products could be substituted for traditional standing seem metal roofing and vision glass.
The Lillis Center at the University of Oregon
photo by Lundquist College of Business
oregon means green business
SDA engineers largest BIPV curtainwall in the Northwest
In planning its Lillis complex for the School of Business, the University of Oregon administration was looking for a green, forward-thinking vibe to complement and blend with its existing buildings.
BP gas stations are using sun power!
bp service stations worldwide go on a low-carbon diet
Solar Design helps one of the world's largest oil companies power its gas stations with solar electricity.
When BP wanted to employ solar electricity to power their gas stations, they retained Solar Design Associates to provide design, engineering, code and utility compliance, construction oversight and acceptance testing.
In the harsh Maine winter, this energy-conscious house produces its own heat, hot water and electricity from the sun that shines on its roof.
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all-solar residence is family's dream home
SDA designs an energy-efficient solution for a cold climate
Owners Bill and Deborah Lord had a plan to retire to the coast of Maine, and knew they wanted a solar house. Their most pressing priorities were family and a sustainable future; the house had to comfortably accommodate regular visits from their children and grandchildren.
kids experience the future now at california science center
SDA delivers a turn-key BIPV project with dramatic results
In keeping with their mission to make science an exciting, hands-on experience for the general public, the Discovery Center approached Solar Design to make the Cube itself an applied science exhibit, as well as their icon, by cladding
Hot summers, cold winters....the owners of this home stay comfortable year-round with their solar electric and solar thermal sytems.
lakeside home sustains itself on sunlight
SDA crafts a zero-energy luxury home
With backgrounds in high tech, Jeff Martin and his wife Bron wanted their new home to incorporate the latest in clean, green technologies. SDA designed a solar-powered residence which obtains its heating, cooling, hot water and electricity from the sun.Awards - Publications - Legal Notice - Privacy Policy
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