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The High Performance Buildings Database is research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to improve building performance measuring methods by collecting data on various factors that affect a building's performance, such as energy, materials, and land use. The database collects information from buildings around the world, ranging from homes and commercial interiors to large buildings and even whole campuses and neighborhoods. These may be certified green projects, or simply projects that have one or more notable environmental features. The information has been reviewed for consistency and presentation, but in most cases, the details have not been independently verified.

Project NameCreatedsort iconOwnerBuilding TypeLocationFloor Area (ft²)EUI (kBtu/ft²)Occupancy Date
Clearview Elementary SchoolJul 23, 2002Hanover Public School DistrictElementary or Middle SchoolPA43,63823.2812/2002
CBF Merrill Environmental CenterJul 26, 2002The Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc.Entertainment or Culture; OfficeMD32,00037.2312/2000
Shipboard Sailors Ashore BEQ Phase ISep 18, 2002U.S. NavyLodging; Public Order and SafetyVA1,039,26419.892003
REI Denver FlagshipSep 27, 2002Recreational Equipment, Inc.Retail Store; Restaurant or CafeteriaCO89,5064/2000
Center for Regenerative StudiesOct 2, 2002California State Polytechnic University, PomonaCollege or University; Education; Lodging; Social or MeetingCA9,0001994
Wampanoag HeadquartersNov 4, 2002Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)Entertainment or Culture; Office; Social or MeetingMA8,70029.811/1994
Ross SchoolNov 5, 2002Ross School DistrictElementary or Middle SchoolCA16,1109/2000
NREL Thermal Test Facility (TTF)Mar 11, 2003U.S. Department of EnergyLaboratoryCO10,00027.9910/1996
Zion Comfort StationMar 11, 2003National Park Service/Department of the InteriorOther; RecreationUT2,40019.545/2000
Third Creek ElementaryMar 12, 2003Iredell-Statesville SchoolsElementary or Middle SchoolNC92,00059.767/2002
U.S. EPA Region 7 HeadquartersMar 24, 2003Rubicon-NGP, LLCOfficeKS217,00064.246/1999
Wine Creek Road HomeApr 4, 2003Kyra SubbotinLodgingCA1,20041.238/2002
Colorado Court Affordable HousingApr 8, 2003Community Corporation of Santa MonicaLodging; Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or other Residential CareCA30,15038.9011/2002
Hidden Villa Youth Hostel & Summer CampApr 9, 2003Trust for Hidden VillaElementary or Middle School; Entertainment or Culture; Hotel; Recreation; OtherCA3,3679.496/2001
The Fisher PavilionApr 9, 2003Seattle Center, City of SeattleSocial or Meeting; OtherWA24,00077.8311/2002
Herman Miller MarketPlaceApr 10, 2003The Granger GroupOfficeMI95,00099.681/2002
San Mateo County Forensics LabApr 10, 2003County of San MateoLaboratoryCA28,975155.092/2003
Steinhude Sea Recreation FacilityApr 10, 2003City of SteinhudeRecreation3,1866/2000
Cusano Center at TinicumApr 15, 2003U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceEntertainment or Culture; Recreation; Retail Store; Social or MeetingPA18,00037.191/2001
Argonne Child Development CenterApr 15, 2003San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)Preschool or Daycare; RecreationCA6,07825.821/2002
Assateague Island National SeashoreMay 16, 2003National Park ServiceRecreation; Entertainment or CultureVA6/2002
NREL Visitor CenterMay 30, 2003National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)Entertainment or CultureCO6,40025.591994
Chicago Center for Green TechnologyJun 26, 2003Chicago Department of EnvironmentManufacturing or Industrial with some Retail Space; Office; Social or Meeting; OtherIL40,00033.271/2003
Pharmacia Building QJul 3, 2003Pharmacia CorporationLaboratoryIL176,000149.799/2000
Assateague Mobile Bathhouse ProjectJul 29, 2003National Park ServiceOther; RecreationVA6/2002