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of California community college system to have this certification .
The building in itself also became a teaching tool for Manzo and his department , as it presented an opportunity to learn more the changing technological , and sustainable , landscape in building construction .
“ There are systems within the building that we ’ d never used before , such as chilled beams , lighting controls and the way we conserve water ,” says Manzo .
“ These are features that will become more and more prominent in the future of construction and so it helps us stay ahead of the curve and understand what ’ s coming . This wasn ’ t our intent , but it has had a dual benefit for both ourselves and our students .”
Energy conservation In the bid towards achieving Zero Net Energy ( ZNE ), Manzo believes there is an immediate turn towards new builds , solar and power generation when facilities management teams should really look at existing building inventory .
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