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Please contact Patty Provencher for a tour of the building.

Download our Building Fact Sheets About PDF Files:

Building Brochure (PDF, 2pp, 2 MB)
Stewardship and Resource Conservation (PDF, 1 p, 325 KB)
Energy Performance (PDF, 1 p, 1.66 MB)
Facts and Figures (PDF, 1 p, 2 MB)
Green Roof (PDF, 1 p, 2 MB)
Indoor Environments (PDF, 1 p, 237 KB)

The new Region 8 Headquarters, which is leased by EPA, features numerous environmentally friendly designs and systems. The Solicitation for Offers for the new facility included environmental provisions developed by the General Services Administration and EPA to ensure that the building promotes energy and water efficiency and uses environmentally preferable materials and design.

The new space meets the LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Exit EPA Disclaimer Gold certification requirement for new construction -- making it one of only a few buildings in Colorado to achieve such a high performance and sustainability rating. Building features include:

Energy Conservation

  • The new lease requires that the building must meet ENERGY STAR® Exit EPA Disclaimer building energy performance standards. EPA will also purchase green power for the building.
  • A two-story lobby and full-height, nine story atrium increases day lighting and reduces light energy loads. The building's "double-L" shape will feature different window and material designs for sunward and windward-facing sections of the building, each designed to cut energy usage.
  • Additional commissioning and above-standard building mechanical system controls and monitoring capabilities optimize mechanical system performance and minimize energy use at the building.
  • Photovoltaic panels are used to provide supplemental electricity; wind power purchases provide the remaining electricity used in the building.

    • Water Conservation and Quality

  • The building is saving water through the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures such as waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets.
  • A vegetated green roof covers much of the building roof area. By incorporating vegetation, green roofs help reduce stormwater runoff, filter pollutants from stormwater, and contribute to overall sustainability by reducing building energy needs and minimizing urban heat island effects.

    • Indoor Air Quality

  • Indoor Air Quality is protected by the use of low volatile organic compound (low-VOC) interior adhesives, paints, sealants, and caulks, environmentally preferable janitorial and cleaning products, and integrated pest management practices.
  • An under-floor air distribution system minimizes energy consumption while improving indoor air quality.

    • Waste Reduction and Recycling

  • Construction materials include the use of recycled materials and environmentally certified wood products. Furniture is made of low-VOC emitting materials with recycled content in fabrics and recycled glass content in bathroom vanities.
  • The new building was designed and built to be consistent with EPA's Headquarters recycling program.
  • The developer committed to recycling 75 percent or more of the waste generated during the construction period.

    • Alternative Transportation

  • Extensive bike parking and shower facilities are available in the building.
  • The building's location near Denver's Union Station offers access to multiple public transportation options.

    • Learn more about EPA's other sustainable or "green" building efforts at Greening EPA: EPA's Green Buildings.

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