Oculus Studio to Install Renewable Energy Source at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona Cambridge House
©2024 oculus studio - Rendering of an Active Shade® system to be built at the Cambridge House facility of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona.
Phoenix, AZ, — Arizona-based Oculus Studio will erect a solar canopy system for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ) beginning in October. The 144-solar module Active Shade® system will be built in the parking lot of the organization’s Cambridge House, located on the campus of Phoenix Children’s at 1980 E. Cambridge Avenue in Phoenix. The 17 covered parking spaces will provide a shaded entry and exit area for children and their families staying at RMHCCNAZ.
The solar structure is expected to produce more than 110 megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable energy each year, saving the nonprofit organization 49% on its monthly electric bill and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 90,000 pounds per year. This is an environmental benefit equal to the amount of carbon sequestered by 48 acres of U.S. forests per year. The project also includes two level 2 Electric Vehicle charging stations.
“We are committed to implementing sustainable technologies that allow our donor dollars to stretch further,” said Kerry Schulman, RMHCCNAZ CEO. “The new Active Shade® parking structure with solar modules will have a positive impact on our utility budget. In addition, our guest families will be happy to find shade in our parking lot with the expectation of improved comfort during their stay with us.”
The project was made possible by a $75,000 ‘Shade for Students’ grant from the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation at the City of Phoenix.
The Active Shade Arizona-based project team includes Oculus Studio as the architect and Floor Associates as the landscape architect. Engineering is provided by Caruso Turley Scott and TRC. The project construction team includes Resolute Performance Iron, Inc., G&S Electric, and Onsite Landscape. The dedication of these project team members will ensure a timely and professional installation.
About Oculus Studio
Oculus Studio is a Phoenix-based architecture and engineering company specializing in energy efficient and high-performance building design. Oculus Studio created Active Shade®, “Shade that Works™” to offer our clients the ability to install a tangible asset that converts their parking lots into welcoming places for people and community, while also generating clean renewable energy. To learn more, visit our website: www.oculus-studio.net
About Active Shade®
Active Shade® develops solar canopy projects with a client-centric approach to ensure high satisfaction and long term value. Utilizing a patented design concept, Active Shade® shifts the focus to a value proposition where people-friendly shaded outdoor spaces are funded by operational cost savings from the generation of clean renewable energy. To learn more, visit our webpage: www.active-shade.com