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Built-in 2010, the Environmental Education Center is one of the City of Plano's first green buildings and is certified by the United States Green Building Council as LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The design incorporates many sustainable features (PDF): - Coordination of architectural site orientation and layout design for maximum energy efficiency (roof overhangs, east-west orientation, shade) - Use of recycled, renewable and non-toxic materials, such as: - Fly-ash concrete - Low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paint and adhesives - Compressed recycled paper counters - Reclaimed wood - Recycled glass terrazzo flooring - Integration of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies, such as: - Living green roof - Natural lighting - Photovoltaics - Solar panels - Wind turbine - Applications of water conservation techniques, such as: - Drip irrigation - Gray-water recycling - Low-flow water system - Rainwater harvesting - Incorporation of educational tools, such as: - Interactive programs - Interpretive displays - Public presentations - Workshops
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