Use of building materials with an overall recycled content of >20%
Use of over 20% regional materials in construction
Construction waste diversion of over 90%
Use of over 50% wood products certified as sustainably grown and harvested
Management of indoor air quality during construction to ensure high indoor air quality for building occupants
Efficient Energy Usage
State-of-the-art energy efficient water-cooled equipment racks in the data center
Chilled beams for cooling in office areas to reduce overall building energy usage
14% reduction in energy consumption vs. a baseline ASHRAE building
Displacement ventilation to reduce energy use for HVAC
Energy submetering and building dashboard to provide energy consumption information and facilitate changes in occupant behavior that will save energy
Water Resource Conservation
Bio-swale to control storm water runoff quantity and quality
Storm water management resulting in over 30% reduction in storm water runoff
Pervious paving to allow rainwater to percolate into the ground below paved surfaces
30% reduction in domestic water use
Building Design optimizes lighting and thermal comfort
Exterior sun shading system which uses horizontal light shelves to provide high quality daylighting and reduce direct solar radiation and resulting cooling loads
Daylighting deep into the floor spaces via large expanses of exterior and interior glazing
Views to the outdoors for over 90% of all regularly occupied spaces
Individual lighting controls for over 50% of building occupants
Exterior canopy lighting that minimizes light trespass
Use of reflective paved surfaces to reduce the heat island effect
Use of reflective roofing materials to reduce the heat island effect
Promoting a healthy work environment
Bicycle storage and changing rooms are provided for building occupants
No new parking was added for the project to encourage alternative transportation via public transportation
Healthy indoor air quality by using low emitting finishes and FFE
100% outside air used as ventilation air instead of recirculation of unhealthy air
Green Building Construction Stewardship