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ENERGY

Energy Efficiency Strategies

The project aims to eliminate wasteful spending—of energy, resources, and dollars. The total building energy usage will be 25% less than the energy consumed by a "standard reference design building," as defined in the Seattle Energy Code.
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Energy Efficiency Features

  • Glass, The incorporation of dynamic self-tinting glass significantly reduces solar heat gain and glare, while maintaining natural daylight and views toward Lake Union and downtown Seattle.
  • Lighting, The office spaces will use about 40% less artificial lighting than a typical building, while meeting the needs of the modern workplace.
  • Exterior Stairs, We encourage occupant behavior that promotes energy efficiency. The exterior stairs, with special materials and lighting, promotes using the stairs instead of energy intensive elevators.
  • Operable Windows, The addition of operable windows reduces reliance on the HVAC system for temperature control.
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Combined Annual Energy Use

This is a snapshot of the Watershed’s total energy use over the past 12 months compared to the 25% reduction energy target for the Living Building Pilot Program. Tracking began in April of 2021. The target is the monthly average of the annual goal.

Annual
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this month
105.4K kWh monthly average
1.7M kWh annual total