Sustainability

• Site can be accessed by bus or bicycle.
• Preferred parking provided for fuel efficient vehicles.
• Roof replaced with white EPDM reducing the heat island effect.
• Reused original interior lighting fixtures.

Water Efficiency

• Landscaping of native plants that won’t need additional watering.
• Dual flush toilets and restricted flow faucets.

Energy and Atmosphere

• Super high efficiency, two-stage variable-speed heating, ventilation & air conditioning units.
• Energy recovery ventilation system installed for fresh air and energy efficiency.
• Insulation is blown-in closed cell foam with higher R value.
• Replaced all single pane windows.
• New windows are operable and have double pane, low-e glass, reflective tinting to allow energy efficiency, natural light and cross ventilation for every work station.
• Occupancy and light sensor detectors provide automatic on/off lighting.
• Automatic power shut-off system controlled by timer for all non-essential electrical equipment during off-hours.
• Applied for approval to install photo voltaic solar energy system.
• Energy star rated appliances.
• Instant hot water dispenser.

Materials and Resources

• 84% of materials during rehab of building were recycled.
• Used recycled wood where possible.
• 75% of building shell was reused.
• Exposed and polished existing concrete floors to minimize new material use.
• Installed locally manufactured, zero maintenance, recyclable, reflective siding.
• Storage and collection system developed for all recyclables.
• Tap water will be used for drinking water thereby minimizing the use of plastic water bottles.

Indoor Environmental Quality

• Paints and other coating materials used with low or no VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels.
• Doors, cabinetry and other products constructed with materials that do not contain urea-formaldehyde.
• New office furniture and area carpets are approved by LEED.