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Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Center for Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management
Dauphin Island, AL
LEED Gold Certification
Architect: Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Largest Photovoltaic Solar Array In Our Region
Solar Hot Water Heating
Offices Designed for "Cool" Daylighting
Natural Shading Cools Building
37% Reduction In Water Use
18,908 SF Coastal Wildlife Habitat
Landscape Designed As Natural Water Filter

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab

April 2011 - Sense - "Got To Admit It's Getting Greener"

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Built to house research facilities for scientists, the Shelby Center will be a model of energy efficient design. According to the EPA's emissions calculator, the system is estimated to save 186,694 KwH of electricity per year, or enough to power 17-18 homes. Solar panels will generate enough electricity to power all lighting. The unique raw building approach lets structure and systems be exposed, eliminating unnecessary layers of finish materials while reducing waste and material use. Interior windows share views throughout the building and create a social research atmosphere intended to encourage collaborative research.