The building was certified LEED® Silver in 2011; details in the LEED® Scorecard.
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Building Features
- 145,000 square feet building is home to elected officials, Information Technology Services, NDOT, and Finance Departments, as well as the county clerk and property assessor’s office
- On-site renewable energy - solar panel installation
- Within walking distance of 10 community services and multiple public bus stops
- Use of T5 bulbs, dimmable ballasts, day lighting controls, automatic lighting plans and occupancy sensors
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- To reduce the “heat island” effect, light color roofing materials used
- Bicycle parking, on-site showers and changing rooms for employees to encourage walking and biking to work
- Use of native plants in green spaces
- 50% vegetated open space through reduced surface parking stalls and paved areas
- 50% water use reduction from efficient indoor plumbing fixtures
- 18% energy cost savings from high performance HVAC and lighting systems
- 17% regional materials used such as ceramic tile made in Crossville, TN
- 95.3% workstations with lighting controls for occupants
- 100% post-consumer recycled plastic restroom stalls
- ~35,000 kWh on-site renewable energy generated annually by rooftop solar panels
- 5% annual cost offset from the solar panels