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December 6, 2012 – Sarasota, FL –Carlson Studio Architecture recently received the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Commercial Interiors outstanding project of the year award. The chapter held its 3rd Annual LEEDership Awards ceremony on October 23, 2012, where it recognized outstanding projects and people “LEEDing the way” to a more sustainable Florida Gulf Coast. The award winning project by Carlson Studio Architecture (CSA), Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery, offers a serene, spa-like atmosphere, with specially designed eco-friendly features to improve quality of life in a medical environment. For lasting sustainable results CSA utilized only renewable resources such as bamboo, cork, carpet made from recycled materials, and low or no VOC (volatile organic compound) adhesives and paints. The firm also specified the installation of an energy efficient HVAC system, translucent and transparent glass installations for optimal daylight, energy efficient fluorescent lighting, occupancy sensors for lighting in exam rooms and offices, low-flow plumbing fixtures and motion sensor faucets. Their efforts saved Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery over 15% of energy usage and an approximate 50% of water usage as compared to traditional construction.
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