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