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issues, as the project evolved between the start of design work in 2005 and the new terminal’ s completion in 2011.“ We had the opportunity to offer up the Sacramento sensibility, the Sacramento perspective,” Docous says.“ Our input had a lot to do with shaping the design; not in an overbearing way, but in more of an informational exchange,
about what goes on here with our climate and other things they needed to consider.”
Areas of consideration for the region primarily involve climate and the use of sustainable building practices to save energy and compensate for the heat, and incorporating the agricultural influence. But some designers
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are doing more. Arch Nexus uses its own facility as an experimental lab to demonstrate sustainable architecture and is currently on track to receive the first Living Building Challenge certification in California for its Midtown offices.
During its year-long performance period— where the building must function as it was designed— Arch Nexus must produce more power than it uses, prove that nothing went into the sewer and confirm no toxic ingredients are included in any of its building materials.“ We wanted to pay for the learning curve ourselves and not have our clients pay for it while we are figuring it out,” says Davis, who hopes clients and other architecture firms will implement some of the same sustainable elements in future projects.
Despite the challenges facing designers and architects as Sacramento evolves, many are optimistic about the future and embracing the prospects.
“ I think as a profession that serves the city and the region, it’ s wonderful to be practicing in this city at this time because there are so many opportunities,” Docous says.“ Not only opportunities to do projects, but to make a mark and create an identity that is uniquely Sacramento.” •
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Laurie Lauletta-Boshart is a contributing writer and editor for consumer publications, Fortune 500 companies, small business and higher education. She has written for Dwell, ESPN, Wall Street Journal, SI. com( Sports Illustrated) and others. On Twitter @ laurieboshart or www. wordplaycommunications. com.
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