New Building: Living Our Values

TBI's theme for 5766 is "Living Our Values." In the case of the new building, there are three important community values at stake:

• Sustainability
• Accessibility
• Community Involvement

Sustainability Means:

Rehabilitation of Urban Site

Healthy Indoor Environment

• Eliminate toxic off-gassing (VOC)
• Good mechanical ventilation
• Natural ventilation
• Natural daylight

Commitment to Earth-Friendly Products

• Rapidly renewable resources
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Locally produced products (reducing energy use and pollution, and supporting our local economy)
• Long-lasting materials and low-maintenance materials

Energy Efficiency

• Building envelope (insulation and glazing)
• HVAC Systems (high efficiency burners, economizers, controls)
• Lighting System (emphasize daylighting and efficient controls)
• Aim to exceed energy code requirements by up to 30%

Renewable Energy

• Photovoltaics (solar power)
• Should be free with all the available incentives and investor support
• 100% cost recovery in tax credits in five years donors
• TBI gets up to 15% of needed electricity at no or low cost during lifetime of system (30 years+)
• Potential for TBI to inherit the system cost—free

Low Water Usage

• Low flow plumbing fixtures (faucets, toilets, sinks, etc.)
• Storm water retention for irrigation
• Water-efficient landscaping

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will be chaired by Jan Fillinger.

Accessibility Means:

• Accessible front entry and school entry via elevator or sidewalk
• Elevator from parking lot to all floors
• Exceed ADA requirements for all alter-abled people
• Accessible playground and equipment

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will be coordinated by Susan Sygall.

Community Involvement means:

Building-Integrated Art

• The "Rock" brought back from Israel
• Judaic art
• Selection of finishes
• Community tiles or plaques
• Relocated stained glass windows (in 2nd floor library)
• Landscaping
• Water feature
• "History Wall"

"Barn-Raising"

• Opportunities for community labor
• Opportunities for community-donated materials

The Artisans Advisory Committee will be coordinated by Shonna Husbands-Hankin. The Community Labor Advisory Committee Chair(s) is yet to be determined.