Go Green
Our
new facility will employ 40 years of progress in areas like passive solar
heating, water management and energy-efficient design to ensure that we
provide the community with an environmentally sound and responsible shelter.
LEED™
Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design focuses on building attributes considered
environmentally beneficial, such as:
- Site Development:
minimize storm water run-off, encourage non-motorized methods of travel
to and from site, increase urban density and green space.
- Water Efficiency:
reduce water consumption, minimize or treat wastewater.
- Energy Efficiency:
use renewable energy, such as passive solar heating.
- Material Selection:
minimize construction waste, use renewable construction materials and
design and build more durable buildings.
- Indoor Environmental
Quality: incorporate day lighting, provide operable windows
and occupant control of work space, improve delivery of ventilated
air.
- Innovation in
Design: use a LEED Accredited Professional, incorporate innovative
environmental features not covered in other areas.
Accessibility
The new shelter
will be easily accessible to every member of our community, including
those with mobility impairment.
