Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market - Sustainability

Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market
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Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market, designed by Hanna Gabriel Wells, at Ocean Beach, California, circa 2000.
A two-storycooperative grocery store, with wood and steel frame construction, in a mild temperate climate and semi-urban context.

Sustainability

A high-sustainability building, based on high energy efficiency, extensive daylighting, simple and recycled materials, nighttime air flushing.

Overall Energy Efficiency

The Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Co-op is designed to use less energy than standard practice. It appears to be achieving this with 100 kBtu/ft² per year of energy use, which puts it among the 25% most energy efficient grocery stores in the Western United States.

Building Envelope

Shaded glazing on two public facades, two simple back walls.
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Interior Construction

Simple and recycled materials
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Interior Lighting

Extensive daylighting and efficient fixtures.
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Heating and Cooling

Main space uses heat recovery from refrigeration for heating and offices use small furnaces. Cooling is by natural ventilation.
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Indoor Air Quality

Low emissions materials and furnishings, air exhaust system.
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Site Features

Compact massing with piazza-style enfronting of pedestrian-friendly parking area made with reused pavers.
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Community Relationship

Low-rise massing preserves viewshed. Appropriate public expression of community-owned cooperative store.
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Ocean Beach People's Organic Foods Market Sustainability Details

Savings by Design Award, 2000

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