The building was certified LEED® Silver in 2015; details at the LEED® Scorecard.
Building Features
- 106,080 square foot space under public-private ownership with HCA
- Houses 300 Metro Public Health Department employees
- Focal point of the lobby is a monumental staircase placed to encourage taking the stairs
- Includes an indoor walking track that measures 1/8 of a mile, and a ¼ mile outdoor walking trail available to employees and community members
- Two electric vehicle charging stations
- All the finishes are low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) finishes, including adhesives and sealants; paints and coatings; carpet; and composite wood and agrifiber products
- Building ventilation system provides 30 percent more fresh air than is required by code
- Lighting system is controlled by occupancy sensors and daylight sensors.
- When daylight levels provide adequate light, the fixtures dim to reduce energy consumption
- An on-site retention pond collects storm water, allowing for slower, cleaner, and more manageable flows into the storm water system
- Roof drains and mechanical condensate are piped to a 10,000 gallon underground cistern that serves to irrigate the landscaping
- Water efficient plumbing fixtures were used
- Construction waste was managed to reduce the amount of material ending up in a landfill
- Roof has a highly reflective surface which reduces radiant heat generated at its surface
- Project selected refrigerants and HVACR equipment that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and global warming
- Reduced potable water use by 35 % from a calculated baseline case through the installation of low-flush water closets and urinals and low-flow lavatories and sinks
- No potable water is used for irrigation purposes