Green Design

Below are just a few of the proposed design features of the Technology Park.

Environmental

  • Rainwater recycled into exterior lawn irrigation system.
  • Recycle all scrap building materials–such as gypsum crushed and reused to enrich soil.
  • Excellent indoor air quality (IAQ).
  • Planting water efficient landscaping.
  • Outstanding energy performance.
  • Retain all soil on project site.
  • Bike/bike racks and walking paths.
  • Dedicated interior space to recycle office materials.
  • Parking areas set aside for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles.
  • Landscaping to reduce heat in summer and reduce cold in winter.

Energy

  • Inexpensive and plentiful electrical power and other utilities.
  • Use of geothermal heating and cooling.
  • Use of solar panels.
  • Efficient lighting fixtures with sensors to regulate lighting when not in use.
  • Daylight and views to at least 75% of all spaces.
  • Exterior walls to be 2″x6″ with insulating systems.
  • Insulated concrete foundations.
  • Insulated windows–latest technology.

Miscellaneous

  • Public transportation available.
  • Smoke free buildings, including no smoking within 25 feet of each building.
  • Minimum indoor air quality (IAQ).
  • Fundamental conditioning of building energy systems.
  • Minimum energy performance.
  • Construction activity pollution prevention.