Project Description

Green Achievements

• Provides a design that is 15% more efficient than FL Code
• All building HVAC&R systems are free of HCFC’s and Halons
• Owner purchases 75% certified green power.
• All appliances are Energy Star certified
• Water heater is installed in a central location.
• All ductwork and joints are sealed with mastic.
• Maximum installed lighting of less than 0.5 watts per square foot of living space.
• Landscape comprised of a minimum of 75% of drought tolerant plants.
• Reduces potable water consumption for irrigation on 75% of area irrigated.
• All toilets installed permit one to flush at volumes lower than required by EPACT.
• Each shower is equipped with only one showerhead.
• Faucet aerators are installed on all fixtures.
• Not developed on prime farmland, flood prone areas, habitat for threatened species, 100ft of Wetland, or public parkland.
• Is within a minimum of 1/2 mile of one rail node or 1/4 mile of 1 or more bus lines.
• Provides securing locations for bicyclers and showering and changing rooms for 5% of total occupants.
• Does not exceed the minimum zoning parking requirements.
• Limits site disturbance to 40 feet beyond the building perimeter.
• Exceeds minimum zoning requirements for open space by 25%.
• No net increase in stormwater runoff from pre-development conditions to post-development.
• Provides onsite treatment of stormwater to remove 80% of (TSS) total suspended solids and 40% of (TP) total phosphorous.
• Provides onsite measures to reduce heat island effects.
• Provides either a green roof (50% of roof area) or Energy Star Certified roofing material (75% of roof area).
• Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas.
• Building systems is designed to create an air change effectiveness greater than or equal to 0.9 by ASHRAE.
• All adhesives and sealants meet VOC limits.
• All carpet and carpet products meet the Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label Certification Program.
• All composite wood and agrifiber products contain no added urea-formaldehyde.
• All paints meet VOC limits.
• All insulation products are free of formaldehyde.
• Owner maintains the property utilizing environmentally friendly cleaning products.
• Provides minimum of one operable window and one lighting control zone per 200 SF for all areas within 15 ft of perimeter.
• Provides 50% of all occupants individual control of airflow temperature, and lighting.
• Provides views to vision glazing for 75% of all occupants.
• All grout lines between tiles are less than 3/16″ wide.
• Sealed combustion water heater, or use of an electric water heating system.
• Use of a sealed combustion furnace or use of an electric heating system such as a heat pump.
• Installed armored/metal hoses on all fixtures/appliances.
• Project has infrastructure for recycling paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metal.
• Project diverts a minimum of 75% of all waste from landfill.
• Incorporates 25% (based on material cost) recycled materials.
• Uses a single lever shutoff valve requiring only a 90 degree turn.
• Project purchased 20% (based on cost) of materials from a 700 mile radius from project site.
• Utilizes impact resistant glazing and impact resistant entry points.
• Slab elevation is 12″ above 100 year flood plan and all grades around building slope away.
• Utilizes fire resistant exterior wall cladding, roof covering or subroof, soffit and vent materials.
• FGBC Designated Professional was involved with project design & construction.
• No Cypress Mulch is used.
• Carpet tiles are using common areas.
• Utilizes light colored interior finishes.
• Easy access to basic services.
• Is located in an FGBC Certified Green Local Government.