Simple Ideas for Commercial Green Building
Exterior Construction: (www.energy.gov)
1) Site (www.epa.gov):
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- Shading for parking spaces?
- Recycling construction waste material? (www.azrecycling.com)
- Donating scrap materials?
2) Roof Products (www.greenroofs.com):
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3) Renewable Energy (www.nrel.gov):
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4) Controllability of System Lighting (www.wbdg.org):
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- Timers and photocell for exterior sign illumination?
5) Thermal Envelope (www.builditgreen.org):
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- Exterior shading or screens?
- High levels of insulation?
- High-performance windows?
- Reuse of construction materials?
Interior Construction: (www.buildinggreen.com)
1) Indoor water use reduction (www.epa.gov)
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- Automatic closing faucets?
- Waterless urinals?
- Point of use tankless water heaters?
2) Waste Management (www.sbrd.net)
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- Recycle containers for all occupants?
- Dedicated area for collection/storage or recyclables?
- Reuse of construction materials?
3) Wood Products (www.corrim.org)
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- Solid sawn lumber substitutes for structural elements?
4) Air Quality (www.envirosense.org)
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- Air filters min. MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) rating of 8?
5) Low-Emitting Materials (www.saveprogram.icc-es.org)
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- Adhesive maximum Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) rating – 150 grams/liter?
- Sealants/primers maximum VOC rating – 250 grams/liter?
- Electrical panels at least 10 feet away from occupancy? (www.sbicouncil.org)
6) Controllability of System Lighting (www.wbdg.org)
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- Individual lighting controls?
- Motion sensor lighting controls?
7) Green Suppression (www.nfpa.org)
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