3. Solar Panels (PV) Reduce demand on outside power sources by providing on-site renewable energy. EA Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 9.6 Kilowatt system reduces CO2 emissions Total life time generation 1376.5 kWh’s 1 LEED POINT
5. Pervious Pavement in Upper Parking Lot Controls storm water by allowing runoff to infiltrate to groundwater instead of discharging to city’s combined sewer system. Filter layer removes contaminants from storm water prior to combining with groundwater. SS Credits 6.1 & 6.2 Storm Water Management Quality & Quantity Control 2 LEED POINTS
7. Vegetated Roof Vegetated Roof Roof gardens reduce roof runoff through evapotranspiration and the heat island effect. SS Credits 6.1 & 6.2 Storm Water Management Quality & Quantity Control SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect - Roof 2 LEED POINTS
9. White Membrane Roof High reflectivity material reducesbuilding’s heat island effect. SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect - Roof 1 LEED POINT
10. High Performing Building Features within Space High-efficiency packaged roof top units. Co2 Sensors to ensure good air quality. 21% better energy performance than ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance EQ Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 6 LEED POINTS
11. New and Old Design – Building Re-Use Concepts Philosophy Use of existing building significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the project and volume of materials disposed of at landfills. MR Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors and Roof 1 LEED POINT
12. Site Selection This is a former Brownfield’s site located in an urban setting. Site proximity allows easy access to public transportation. SS Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity SS Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment SS Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access 3 LEED POINTS
13. Rapidly Renewable Materials Plan table is manufactured from compressed sunflower seeds. This is an example of a material source that completely renews in less than 10 years. MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials Daylight Harvesting Sensors in the building’s lighting system detect sunlight levels in the building and adjust interior light levels to conserve energy during peak sunlight hours. EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 5 LEED POINTS
14. Motion-Detecting Light Switches Conserves energy by using motion detectors to turn on lights when occupied, and to turn them off when vacant. EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 5 LEED POINTS Carpeting The carpet tiles are made of 100% recycled material, designed to be easily maintained or replaced. MR Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% 1 LEED POINT
15. Non-VOC Emitting Materials All materials utilized inside of the building, including wood products, paints, carpets and adhesives, were non-voc emitting. EQ Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants EQ Credit 4.2 Low Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings EQ Credit 4.3 Low Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems EQ Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products 4 LEED POINTS
16. Power Sensor/Occupancy Sensor Sensor mounted under work surface turns off computer monitor and task lighting when user is not at workstation further reducing the building’s energy use. Innovation in Design Credit 1 LEED POINT
17. Task Lighting Task lighting provides lighting controllability for workstation user. EQ Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems - Lighting 1 LEED POINT
18. Water Efficiency Waterless Urinal, Dual-Flush Toilets, Low-Flow Fixtures Reduce building’s water consumption. Water usage was reduced by more than 40%, earning the building credit for Exemplary Performance. WE Credits 3.1 & 3.2 Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction Exemplary Performance Credit, 40% Water Use Reduction 3 LEED POINTS Water Efficient Landscaping Native and drought tolerant planting used; no irrigation system needed to be installed. WE Credits 1.1 & 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, No Irrigation 2 LEED POINTS
19. Permeable Concrete Pavers for Patio Outside Kitchen Control storm water by allowing runoff to infiltrate to groundwater instead of discharging to city’s combined sewer system. Filter layer removes contaminants from storm water prior to combining with groundwater. SS Credits 6.1 & 6.2 Storm Water Management Quality & Quantity Control 2 LEED POINTS Recycling Receptacles for recycling waste located throughout building. During construction, 95% of all construction materials were recycled and thus diverted from landfills. MR Prerequisite 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables MR Credits 2.1 & 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal 2 LEED POINTS
20. Building Shell Energy-efficient building shell comprised of windows with double glazed low-e glass, closed shell insulation spray on walls, and enhanced roof insulation. EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 5 LEED POINTS Green Clean Cleaning/janitorial service utilizes only green cleaning products. Innovation in Design Credit 1 LEED POINT
