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Mouse over any hotspot below for information about the building.';
newText[1] = 'Recycled Water Irrigation
We use recycled water to irrigate landscaping around the building, on the green roof, for the wetlands and in the restrooms (toilets).';
newText[2] = 'Stormwater Runoff Control
Permeable paving, wetlands and bioswales return rainfall to the earth beneath us, where it can be filtered and reused naturally.';
newText[3] = 'Energy Efficient Lighting
The lights in this building are highefficiency fluorescent and Light- Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that reduce energy use by as much as 25%.';
newText[4] = 'Solar Water Heater
Heat-conducting tubes, warmed by the sun, are filled with a liquid called "glycol." The heated glycol circulates down to the water heater on the first floor, giving us warm water!';
newText[5] = 'Solar Panels
The solar panels harness energy from the sun to help supply power for the building. Each of our solar panels produces 175 watts. Added together, they generate 4.2 kilowatts, which is enough energy to power 323 13-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs.';
newText[6] = 'Green Roof
Our rooftop is planted with multiple varieties of sedum, a low-maintenance, flowering succulent. They are planted in a soil base and irrigated with recycled water. This living green roof reduces our need for heating and cooling the building, which saves energy.
Smart-irrigation controller
The green roof has a smartirrigation controller with a sensor that turns the system off when it rains.';
newText[7] = 'Skylights
Skylights provide natural light in places where it would not otherwise be available. Making use of natural light reduces the need for artificial light, thus reducing our energy use. It also makes for a much more pleasant interior environment.';
newText[8] = 'Wind Turbine
Our roof turbine harnesses wind energy to provide power to the building. While modest in size, it runs nearly continuously due to winds off the ocean, thus contributing power even while we sleep. ';
newText[9] = 'Low-E Windows
A microscopically thin coating on low-emissivity (low-e) windows controls the amount of heat and cold allowed through the dual panes of glass. They reduce energy loss 30% to 50%.';
newText[10] = 'Recycled Water Toilets
Recycled water has many uses here, including irrigation. Even our toilets use recycled water for flushing!
Waterless Urinals
A liquid that weighs less than urine floats on top and pushes your waste down the drain. No water is used to flush, saving thousands of gallons of water each year.';
newText[11] = 'Recycled Building Materials
In constructing the Environmental Learning Center, we preserved 95% of this original building. Reusing materials saves money, reduces waste and air pollution, and helps protect the planet.';
newText[12] = 'Green Cleaning Products
The cleaning products we use at the Environmental Learning Center contain no alcohol-based solvents and no toxic chemicals. This reduces human exposure to harmful chemicals, improves air quality and promotes a healthy environment.';
newText[13] = 'Low VOC & Recycled Fiber Carpet
Carpet Our carpet backing and fibers do not release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air in this building. Our carpet is made from 48% recycled materials, too.';
newText[14] = 'Chilled Beams
The chilled beam cooling system reduces energy usage while keeping you comfortable.';
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