Green Design Features
Sustainable Sites
- Site selection
- Alternative transportation
- Reduced site disturbance
- Heat island effect
- Light pollution reduction
Water Efficiency
- Water efficient landscaping
- Water use reduction
Energy & Atmosphere
- Optimized energy performance
- Enhanced commissioning
- Enhanced refrigerant management
Materials and Resources
- Construction waste management
- Recycled content
- Regional materials
Indoor Environmental Quality
- Increased ventilation
- Construction IAQ management
- Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings, carpet, wood & fiber
- Controllability of systems
- Thermal comfort design and verification
- Daylight and views
Innovation & Design Process
- Reduced parking
- Maximize open space
- Green cleaning
- Education