Group 14 Engineering - LEED Platinum!

This engineering group provides resource efficient solutions to green any building or neighborhood. Their office space was remodeled and certified Platinum. Here are some of the highlights of the building:

• The original building served as a dental office. They had remediated the asbestos and got points for using a brown site.
• The landscaping incorporates native/low-water plants.
• There is natural daylighting throughout of office because of the use of Solatubes throughout the building.
• Every employee has access to operable windows.
• They achieved a 64% savings in measured energy use relative to ASHRAE 90.1-2007
• A 3.5kW PV system offsets over 15% of the office energy consumption.
• Organic waste is composted through a contracted hauler.
• Reusable mugs, dishware, napkins, washcloths & take-out food containers reduce waste.
• The carpet, paints, adhesives & coatings contains no VOCs.
• 100% of the furniture is salvaged or reused.
• 1.1 gpf toilet, dual-flush toilets & a .125 gpf pint urinal are used. A 38% savings of water consumption was achieved.
  

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