Templeton green commercial retail center with Trader Joe's

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	Vineyard Center

Vineyard Center

The Vineyard Center is a 25,000 sq. ft. green commercial retail center in Templeton Calif. It consists of three separate structures, the largest of which houses Trader Joe’s, the first grocery store in this small central California town. The wall system is ICF (Insulated Concrete Form), with SIPS (Structural Insulated Panel System) roofing, and strong, balanced daylighting indoors. A lot line adjustment was negotiated with the neighboring property owner enabling the complex to be built with minimal impact on the adjacent creek and no tree removal. The main structure takes full advantage of the lovely setting amid the large live oak trees with outdoor seating on a balcony cantilevered out over the creek.

Native landscaping adds to the overall attractiveness of the center and its sustainability by its draught-tolerant, low maintenance nature.

Green Building Components

Structure	High fly-ash concrete mix in the structural concrete ICF walls
Roofing	SIP Roofing system 80 mil “cool” roofing installed on flat roof Sloped roof utilizes durable energy efficient concrete tile
Windows and Doors	Low-E glazing Thermally broken aluminum frames Orientation of glazing for thermal control
Lighting	Evenly balanced daylighting Skylights (triple glazed with thermally isolated aluminum frames) on interior Light wells around perimeter Lighting dimmed when daylighting present
Landscaping	Drought-tolerant native California plantings
Architect	Garcia Architect and Design www.garciaarchdesign.com
Landscaper	Madrone Landscapes www.madronelandscapes.com

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Vineyard Center

Green Building Components