Sustainability Aspects of South Campus Commons #7
Encouraging higher efficiency automobile ownership through parking cost incentives
Encouraging bicycle use by providing safe and convenient storage
Installation of “Energy Star” appliances and equipment
Purchase of “green” power through power grid
Lower power requirements for lighting (reduction in power providing footcandles and less heat removal for HVAC)
Economizers for central roof-top units (RTU) conditioning corridors and public spaces
Higher-efficiency apartment heat-pump compressors (higher SEER ratings)
Puron-based apartment heat-pumps and RTUs (elimination of CFC/Freon coolants by Federal law)
Lower heat-loss though building envelop upgrades (masonry wall cavity insulation and thicker roof insulation)
High reflectance roof surface to reduce summer heat gain (lower air conditioning energy)
Reduced solar heat gain through window glazing (less summer air conditioning)
Lower window air-infiltration (changing windows to double-hung and sliders from casement and awning windows)
High reflectivity site paving to reduce surface temperatures and reduce watering requirements
Native plant material which survive under normal rainfall
Dual-flow water-conserving toilets (exceeds water reduction enacted through low-flow toilets)
Flow-restrictors in faucets and fixtures (reduce total water consumption and water heating requirements)
Premium-efficiency central hot water heater (less storage losses and better efficiency than apartment hot water tanks)
Higher-efficiency Otis Gen 2 elevators (reduced electric consumption)
Recycled content in building materials
Low VOC content in adhesive, sealants, paints, carpets, other materials, and cleaning products.
Building commissioning during and after construction to confirm effectiveness of measures
Education program to provide longer term benefits to occupants and former occupants.
