Environmental Sustainability
Painted roof with reflective coating to:
- reduce solar heat absorption
- minimize air conditioning expenses
Utilized 50%+ of building’s wood from certified forests to promote sustainable foresting technologies
Reserved 28 parking spaces for carpools, low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
Created tenant recycling program and added recycle dumpster
Designed exterior lighting to reduce off-site light pollution
Provided LEED-based design and construction guidelines for tenant’s interior spaces |
Water Efficiency
Utilized innovative water technologies for 47% potable water savings:
- faucet sensors
- dual-flush-valve toilets
- waterless urinals
Divert up to 75,000 Gallons of roof rain water per month to lake for 100% of landscape irrigation needs
Energy Efficiency
Constructed building in north to south orientation to reduce sun exposure and air conditioning consumption
Installed energy management system with ongoing measurement and verification of electrical usage to ensure high efficiency
Installed individual electrical meters for each tenant to monitor and control consumption
Materials & Resources
Sourced construction materials locally thus reducing fuel needed for transportation
Recycled over 75 percent of construction waste
Designated recycling areas and provided exterior recycle dumpsters for tenants |
Indoor Air Quality
Installed outdoor air delivery monitoring system to keep CO2 at a minimum
Designated non-smoking building; exterior smoking areas 25 feet from entrance
Installed Indoor chemical and pollutant source control such as door mats and Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 HVAC filters
Covered all duct work and air handlers during construction to prevent contamination of HVAC system with dust and other allergenic particulates
Selected products with low volatile organic compounds (paints, carpets, adhesives/ sealants, no agrifiber products) |
