Solar Energy
Earth-Friendly Material 12.4%
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33.2%
Smart Shading Average Percent Shaded
31.6%
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CO2 Reduction VOC Reduction NOx Reduction E
23.4%
27.5%
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CO Reduction
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Tilt 56° 46° 32° 22° 7° 7° 7° 17° 30° 44° 54° 56°
The modular design of the apartment complexes allows for slag cement to replace 40% of the typical Portland precast cement mixture. Slag cement is a byproduct of steel manufacturing (which is a large local industry) and offers a significantly diminished environmental impact.
Tilt Solar Panel Production(kWh)
7,108 6,728 8,764 9,205 10,357 10,340 10,723 9,815 9,069 8,322 7,489 6,453
3% 10o.oling C
High Thermal Mass
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Water Collection
112%
Cistern Rainwater Collection (gal)
required power generated on site
Each apartment unit was oriented utilize natural ventilation by taking advantage of the predominant wind coming from the Mississippi River
10%
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EUI
Thermal Comfort Limits
Outdoor Temperature
Groundwater Recharge (gal)
16,031 J 39,606 16,296 F 40,260 21,098 M52,124 21,892 A 54,085 19,472 M48,107 16,258 J 40,167 15,956 J 39,420 11,343 A 28,023 12,515 S 30,919 12,515 O 30,919 21,779 N 53,805 21,476 D 53,058
A groundwater recharge pit is located at the lowest point on site to collect water that falls on site with the help of shallow gutters. A collection system is also built into the elevated park. Lastly, rainwater is gathered on the apartment rooftops and collected in a cistern to be used for a
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5%
50%April & August
100%June
kBTU/ft²/yr
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Natural Ventilation
13%December
2 Lig 3. hti
13.6
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Thin Film Solar Panels on the top five stories of southwest louvers combine with large Tilt Solar Panels to create 112% of electrical energy needed annually.
J 15% F 21% M 31% A 50% M 80% J 100% J 80% A 50% S 31% O 21% N 15% D 13%
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3,070 3,525 5,622 6,447 7,799 8,013 8,191 7,329 6,142 4,683 3,332 2,682
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Thin Film Solar Production(kWh)
SO2 Reduction
Orientation-unique louvers offer seasonal changes in shading to maximize and minimize solar heat gains in winter and summer months, respectively.
Time when Open to Outdoors
Indoor Temperature
90°F 80°F
83°F
68°F
83°F
83°F
83°F
74°F
74°F
74°F
60°F
24 60°F
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70°F 50°F
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60°F
90°F
83°F
80°F 70°F
70°F
6
12
18
24
6
12
18
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12
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6
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24
60°F
6
12
18
24
50°F
6
12
18
April May June August September October July The concrete structure of the apartment buildings offer a high thermal mass that allows for the dampening of the temperature swings Memphis experiences to make the living spaces comfortable passively. Different open-window schedules are used throughout the year to keep the interior temperature in a comfortable range.
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