Stantec Center of Excellence - Semi-Arid Regions [SCOE-SAR]

Stantec Center of Excellence -

Semi-Arid Regions

[SCOE-SAR]

Main Idea
- Create a design center focused on
  SW Semi-Arid design. Design team
  integrated from Stantec expertise in
  Design & Engineering using the
  expertise embodied in the firm.
  Redirect efforts of individual disciplines
  into integrated solution studios.
  Highly Collaborative Teams
  Delivering Unparalleled Excellence
Energy
- Utilize multiple spectrums of energy
  - Light
  - Heat
  - Infrared
Water
- Recycling water for maximum efficiency
  - Grey
  - Black
  - Potable
  - Micro Treatment
CHP
- Utilize multiple level systems to
  
  use as much energy as possible
  - Gravity
  - Thermodynamic
Micro-level systems
- Combine use of energy lost
  
  from waste systems
  
  [water], [air], [radiation]
Optimize Building

and Systems Design
- Buildings as Batteries
  
  not Appliances
Collaborate w/

University Research

Centers in SW
- ASU
- U of A
- Co State
- CA
- U Texas
- T A M U
- Tx Tech