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Assateague Island National Seashore
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Greening actions at Assateague include using photovoltaic and geothermal power, implementing energy-efficiency measures, using sustainable materials and practices, encouraging habitat restoration, and becoming involved in regional ecotourism planning. The objective was to develop mobile, cost-effective, environmentally sensitive roadways, parking lots, bathhouses, and visitor contact facilities to serve visitors. The solution includes lightweight cabana structures and prefabricated, passively ventilated vault toilets that can be removed quickly from the beach during pre-storm evacuations. Photovoltaic panels are installed on easily transportable trailers to provide solar-powered rinse showers. Crushed clamshells were used to pave roadways and parking lots. Most of the unsightly overhead utility lines have been removed, and wayside exhibits tell the story of this project to visitors. This project may serve as a model of sustainable architecture that other Park Service units can emulate. The ultimate hope for these endeavors is that this knowledge is introduced, embraced, and incorporated into the lives, homes, and activities of two million annual visitors after they leave the national seashore.
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| energy efficient, department of eneregy, doe, Integrated team, Design charrette, Green framework, Contracting, Operations and maintenance, Open space preservation, Wildlife habitat, Indigenous vegetation, Efficient fixtures and appliances, Wastewater treatment, Passive solar, On-site renewable electricity, Adaptable design, Durability, Salvaged materials, Recycled materials, Local materials, C&D waste management, Connection to outdoors, Daylighting, Natural ventilation, Ventilation effectiveness |
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