OSHA Salt Lake Technical Center (Sandy, UT)

LEED Silver Version 2.0

Sustainable Site

• Close proximity to public transportation
• carpooling, transportation benefits
• preferred carpool parking
• high albedo roofing materials to reduce heat island effect
• bicycle storage, showers and changing rooms  for 7.7% of occupants
• alternative fueling stations provide for 3.33% of the occupants

Water Efficiency

• 52% reduction in use of potable water through non irrigated “xerigraphic” landscaping of native mixtures
• high efficiency irrigation system provided for limited areas
• use of low-flow and water efficient fixtures and appliances

Energy & Atmosphere

• optimized energy efficiency  through a 47.1% energy reduction compared to ASHRAE 90.1-1999
• additional systems commissioning
• HCFC and Halon free HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) equipment 
• plan for sub metering water and energy usage
• use of Variable frequency drives ( VFD) for optimization of energy use

Materials & Resources

• occupant recycling
• construction waste management diverted 50% from land fill
• 39.9% combined value of post-occupancy plus half post industrial  recycled content materials relative to total cost of materials
• 29.1% local materials relative to total cost of materials
  Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
• CO2 sensors monitor to outside ambient levels and increased ventilation if exceeding thresholds
• low emitting materials  - adhesives, paints and carpets
• indoor pollutant source control
• controllability of non perimeter temperature, ventilation and lighting systems
• thermal comfort compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
• 2% day lighting  factor for 79% of occupied space for critical visual tasks

Innovation & Design Process

• Exemplary performance on EA c6 - Purchase of 100% of electricity for 2 year contract from Wind Current
• Education program to highlighting building features, tours and public outreach