As Amway puts wraps off its state-of-the-art $380 million Amway Center in downtown Orlando, its users stand a chance to see a highly eco-friendly, sustainable structure coming to the fore. Studded with some expressly “green” features, like storm-water runoff management, energy-efficient building and lighting systems, recycled materials and sustainable elements, the massive attraction is all set to become one of the highest-performing professional arenas in the country.
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
The 875,000 sq. ft building includes the Gentleman Jack Terrace; the Sky Bar, a superb rooftop indoor/outdoor bar on the top of the 100ft-high Amway Tower; and the Promenade Level FanZone. The construction involved the use of locally fabricated 9,400,000 pounds of steel, and 9,000,000 LED lights in the center-hung 42ft high and 80,000lbs videoboard.
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
Amway Center hopes to save 800,000 gallons of water saved annually, which is 40 percent less over a comparably sized building, through a rain water collection system for irrigation and high-efficiency water flow fixtures in restrooms. In all, the center will be instrumental in 750,000 dollars' worth of annual energy savings. It further means that the eco-friendly systems will cut energy consumption by 24 percent when compared to a similar, code compliant, designed building.
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
downtown orlando says hi to sustainably built amwa
Via: Orlando Attractions
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