Campus Green Builder

Site Selection

• Integration of the building in the current campus grid and layout
• Reflective roof for minimal heat retention
• Maximized use of sunlight in approximately 90% of the built spaces

Energy

• Occupancy sensors are used throughout the building
• Photocells light harvesting features for lighting control and dimming are installed across the building
• Efficient heating and cooling systems are installed with thermal controls
• Three small size wind turbines to equate the power usage of one classroom are installed as a demonstration project
• Restructuring of the DCCCD power purchase program was investigated to incorporate green power purchase for all campuses in the district

Water

• Low flow fixtures and waterless urinals are installed in the building
• Roof water runoff and HVAC condensation is harvested for irrigation and flushing purposes
• Water efficient landscaping and low maintenance vegetation are incorporated in the landscape as water conservation measures

Material and Resources

• Recycling and management of construction waste with 90% of waste diverted from landfills
• Use of recycled materials at as many locations as possible
• Concrete material with 50% fly-ash content used for the construction

Air Quality

• The new HVAC system is estimated to be 32% more efficient compared to the baseline buildings
• The facilities staff will employ green housekeeping products, a practices that is already in place at the institutions
• Use of low-emitting materials and furniture systems
• Use of low or no VOC paints, sealants and other materials
• Use of GreenGuard-certified carpet systems and carpet adhesives
• An exhaustive air-flushing process was carried out prior to the building occupancy to clear the building of residual air-born contaminants and products following the construction phase