3423 McIntosh Road, Hollywood, FL, Attributes
Energy
- Reduced energy usage by 39% better than state building code
- Implemented occupancy sensors for lighting control
- Used high-efficiency lighting, primarily LED, throughout property to greatly reduce energy usage on both interior and exterior
- Implemented basic commissioning and testing of HVAC, lighting, and plumbing equipment to ensure optimal operation
Water
- Installed primarily drought-tolerant landscaping and non-invasive plants
- Greatly reduced turf in landscape design to require less irrigation
- Installed low flow plumbing fixtures including water closets, urinals, and lavatories
- Installed and verified the proper operation of rain sensor to control irrigation
Site
- Implemented and monitored Erosion Sedimentation Control (ESC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) measures throughout the job
- Assigned a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) certified professional to monitor the site during construction
- Installed white reflective roof to reduce heat island effect and energy consumption
- Specified exterior lighting that shines down and not up to reduce light pollution in the sky
Health
- Installed formaldehyde-free insulation throughout the building
- Adhered to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management best practices for construction to reduce interior contaminants
- Provided floor layout that allows many office staff to have a view to the outdoors
Disaster Mitigation
- Specified all windows to have impact glazing for hurricane protection
- Raised the finish floor elevation and put mechanical equipment on the roof to protect from flooding
- Installed tilt-up concrete walls that are inherently fire resistant
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