Pt. Reyes Green Demonstration Project
Point Reyes National Seashore, California
This was a Recreational Fee Demonstration Project conducted by Point Reyes National Seashore on the Northern California coast. The goal was to use green building principles to remodel a 950 square foot restroom facility located at the Bear Valley Visitor Center parking lot and picnic area.
Sustainable design
We served as green building consultants, and provided specifications, drawings, and material recommendations. Our emphasis was on meeting PWR Directives 47 “Energy Management and Water Conservation” and 48 “Sustainable Design and Construction Practices.”
Recycle and reuse
- The existing building foundation was reused
- Over 60% of lumber, all copper and cast iron piping, all porcelain plumbing fixtures, and all electrical wire and fixtures were recycled or reused
Green building materials
We selected materials that met environmental criteria and including energy efficiency, sustainable, and low maintenance and long-lasting.
Energy efficient
- Roof-mounted 1 KW photovoltaic array solar panels
- Roof-mounted solar hot water heating panel
- Low-flow toilets and urinals
- Two 4’x10’ skylights maximizing use of ambient light
- Greenspec approved Xlerator hand dryers using 80% less energy, and providing a 90% cost savings over paper towels
- Energy efficient compact fluorescent lighting and motion detection
- Variable temperature- and time-controlled 0.5 GPM faucets
Sustainable
- All new concrete contains 50% fly ash to replace Portland cement and reduce CO²
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sustainable lumber
- TerraTraffic tile made with 55% recycled glass
- Vetrazzo countertops made with 80% post-consumer glass
- Galvanized corrugated metal roofing containing 7.3% post-industrial and 23% post-consumer recycled material from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.
Long-lasting and durable
- Low maintenance masonry Hardipanel siding
- Stainless steel corrosion-resistant sinks
- Corrosion-resistant restroom partitions made with 70% rapidly renewable wood fibers
- Long-lasting 100% acrylic exterior paint, and low VOC caulks, adhesives, and 100% latex indoor paint
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Photos courtesy of the National Park Service
