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Saturday – GreenBuilt Tour Site 3
Sun Harbor Marina

These three green-roofed structures are all part of Sun Harbor Marina

Project Info

Architect
Caitlin Kelley Architects
LEED Consultant
Drew George & Partners, Inc.
Project size
20,000 sq. ft.
Year completed
2005

Sustainable Features

Windows/daylighting
High-performance glazing; unostructed south-facing windows; light shelves and vantage lighting system
Energy efficiency
High-performance HVAC; high-efficiency lighting with daylight sensor controls; tankless water heater; Energy Star appliances.
Water efficiency
Waterless urinals; low-flow showerheads; sensor-activated lavatory; achieved 37% water reduction
Roof system
Recycled metal
Sustainable lumber
Used young-growth lumber throuoghout
Renewable materials
Bamboo; Kirei; rubber coving; Marmoleum
Recycled materials
Boulders; bathroom partitions; bike racks; re-claimed wood benches; recycled airplane tire door grates
Nontoxic materials
No-VOC and low-VOC paints; low-VOC adhesives and sealants; CRI Green Label carpets; nontoxic cleaning materials
Site impact minimization
Replanted all existing palms to a new site
Recycling
Each of the 3 buildings has a Recycling Center
Landscaping
Light-colored concrete; drought resistant trees; 70% shade cover
Construction waste mgmt.
75% of the demolished buildings were recycled
Anyone who thinks that green building requires a compromise of beauty and style needs to see Sun Harbor Marina. With its curved lines and earth tones, the marina has an elegant feel not generally associated with boating facilities.

    Yet each of its finely crafted features also encompass the goals of green design. Earlier this year, Sun Harbor Marina became the first marina in the world to win LEED certification. This accomplishment signifies that sustainability and efficiency were integrated into every aspect of the project, from initial site planning through the recycling of construction waste. On the Tour, you will see how the planning, guided by the LEED protocols, pervades every aspect of the design and material choices.


Here you can see the white-colored “light shelves”
that reflect sunlight through the upper windows and
onto the ceiling of the first story, providing more
natural light.

    Many great projects are the brainchild of a single dedicated individual. At Sun Harbor, that person was Mary Lou LoPreste, the marina’s former managing partner. A life-long environmentalist, she says “I’m really passionate about saving Mother Earth.”

    When it was time to renovate the marina, it would have been easy to simply include some green features. But Mary Lou was committed to following the rigorous LEED standards. “It was quite an education,” she admits.

    To find out more about Sun Harbor Marina, visit www.sun-harbor.com.
 

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