Environmental Benefits
- Enhances/protects landscape integrity.
- Provides 69% more green space than code requires.
- Optimizes land use and aesthetics via below-grade parking
and landscaping.
- Improves air and water quality.
- Reduces carbon footprint through higher use of recycled and
local building materials.
- Reduces heat island effect via 100% covered parking and highly
reflective roofing.
- Provides amenities that support carpooling, bicycling and
pedestrianism.
- Reduces solid waste.
- 50% of construction waste diverted from landfills.
- Recycling program for tenants.
- Conserves natural resources.
- Uses “Green Power” for 35% of building’s
core electrical load.
- 30% reduction in potable water.
- 52% reduction in irrigation water.
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Economic/Community Benefits
- Reduces operating costs.
- Increases building’s value and life-cycle performance.
- Minimizes strain on local infrastructure via utility conservation
and recycling programs.
- Improves employee productivity/satisfaction by providing a more
comfortable and efficient work environment.
Health Benefits
- Improves indoor air and water quality through superior ventilation
and filtration systems.
- Building’s siting and high-efficiency glass curtain wall
optimizes natural lighting of offices and reduces glare.
- Enhances tenant comfort, health and overall quality of workplace.
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