John Duncan Federal Office Building (Knoxville, TN)
LEED-EB Certified Version 2.0
GSA Contact: | C. Johnathan Sitzlar, (865) 545-4330 |
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Owner: | U.S. General Services Administration |
Architect: |
Building Design Architect in 1985-1988, Barber McMurray LEED EB Certifying Architect, Don Horton McCarty-Holsaple-McCarty |
Contractor: | Urban-Meridian Joint Venture |
Sq. Ft.: | 172,683 |
Completed: | Building Dedicated in 1988, LEED Award Received January, 2007 |
Sustainable Site
- Bicycle storage and shower/ changing rooms available for alternative transportation for occupants
- Roof meets emissivity requirements and complies with Energy Star to reduce heat island effect.
- Preferred parking for alternative fuel vehicles
Water Efficiency
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Water use has been reduced by 20% through the use of low flow kitchen sinks and lavatories
Energy & Atmosphere
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Received 8 out of 10 possible points for Energy Efficiency
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Energy-efficient building systems maintenance and monitoring have been put in place
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Ozone protection and enhanced metering
Materials & Resources
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Sustainable cleaning products and materials are used
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
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Green cleaning - Entryway Systems and Isolation of Janitorial Closets
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Low Environmental Impact Cleaning and Pest Management Policy
Innovation and Design
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49% of non-roof impervious paving is shaded
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Exceptional water efficiency
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LEED Accredited Professional LEED accredited professionals participating on the project