Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market
Sustainability - Envelope : Roof System

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Building Summary Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market, designed by Hanna Gabriel Wells, at Ocean Beach, California, circa 2000.
A cooperative grocery store, with steel frame and glass, construction, in a mild temperate climate and semi-urban context. A high-sustainability building, based on rooftop photovoltaics, rooftop solar water heating, energy efficiency, daylighting, shading, and simple materials.
Roof System Lightweight with x" soil depth and planty plantings.
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