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Question 4
• “Site Ecology”
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key environmental issues: land use and stormwater management
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mapping led to a 25% reduction in required space which fixed land use issues
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this left more open space to meet stormwater requirements
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underground storage structures with restrictors that control the release of collected stormwater
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other environmental quality issues include onsite ecosystems, ambient noise levels, and light pollution.
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landscaped with native and adapted species
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small ecosystems for prairie plants, a rain garden, shade foliage
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vines for the gabion site walls
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congregation members saved plants for replanting
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new chiller located within brick enclosure to meet local noise pollution ordinance
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The curtainwalls contain dark, non-reflective glass to protect birds (many thousands of birds die each year flying into glass
buildings that they can not see)
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interior lights do not spill outside the building
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Use large exterior windows and high ceilings to increase daylighting
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Question 5
• “Water Resources”
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drought-resistant plant species that eliminate the need for an irrigation system
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Outdoor hose connections
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building uses 40% less water than a comparable baseline building
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Water-saving fixtures were used throughout the building:
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· dual-flush, low-flow toilets
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· ultra-low-flow urinals
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· low-flow showers
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· low-flow faucets
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Question 6
• “Cost Implications”
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payback period of 5 to 10 years for cost of ecological changes
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$135,000 from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation
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project was funded through a capital campaign and building loan
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constructed on a relatively modest budget
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35% total energy savings
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Trimmed building by determining the most productive and efficient use of spaces
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discarded (financial limits): integrated photovoltaic roof, a solar hot water system, a vegetative roof, a pervious pavement system for
the parking lot, and a ground-source heat pump system
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reflecting the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam ("Repairing the World")
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healing of the world around through congregational education
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