BMP was followed through use of a silt fence, stabilized construction entrance, sediment basin and other measures
Bicycle storage and shower/ changing rooms available for alternative transportation for 180 occupants
Preferred parking and program carpool and alternative fuel vehicles to serve 3% of occupants
Parking capacity does not exceed minimum code requirements and provides preferred parking for carpools at 10% of occupants which reduced parking stalls required by 6%
Reduced site disturbance through open space to encourage habitat
48% of non roof areas contain high albedo materials to reduce the heat island effect
100% of roof meets emissivity requirements and complies with Energy Star to reduce heat island effect.
Water Efficiency
Innovative waster water use of rain water harvesting for building sewage conveyance
Over 40% water use reduction through use of rain water harvesting for building sewage conveyance
Energy and Atmosphere
Optimized energy efficiency through a 65.61% energy reduction compared to ASHRAE 90.1-1999
Super insulated envelope, geothermal heat pump with an EER of 19 heat recovery, demand based ventilation and lower lighting power density
HCFC and Halon free HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) equipment
Plan for sub metering water and energy usage which document the process in place for verifying system performance and calibrating system components
Green power purchased to meet 58% of the building electrical needs for over of 2 years
Materials and Resources
Occupant recycling
Diverted 81.65% of construction waste through effective waste management plan
21.89% of total building materials by value contain recycled materials
55.98% local and regional materials manufactured regionally
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
CO2 sensors monitor to outside ambient levels and increased ventilation if exceeding thresholds
Construction IAQ Management plan was in compliance with SMACNA guidelines, during construction, MERV 8 filters were installed at grilles
Construction IAQ Management plan before occupancy – the project conforms with the required IAQ testing protocol
Low emitting adhesive and sealants were used
Low emitting paints were used
Low emitting carpet was used
Indoor pollutant source control
Controllability of non perimeter temperature, ventilation and lighting systems
Designed for thermal comfort compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
Thermal comfort monitoring system installed for compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
Innovation and Design
Exemplary performance in local materials- achieved 55.98% of the total materials by cost were manufactured within 500 miles
Exemplary performance in recycled content- achieved 21.89% of the total materials by cost
Exemplary performance in rain water harvesting for building sewage conveyance adding to a 40% water savings
Exemplary performance in IEQ – all furniture and finishes are Greenguard IAQ Certified
LEED accredited professionals participating on the project