Our LEED Efficiency
By implementing water and electricity efficient fixtures, Summertown were able to reduce water consumption by 32% and energy consumption by 50%.
Water efficient fixtures:
- Sensor controlled urinals (less than 1 liter water per flush)
- Dual flush flush-tanks (3 or 6 liter per flush)
- Low flow wash basin bathroom mixers (less than 2 liter/minute)
- Slow flow kitchen sink mixers (less than 7 liter/minute)
Electricity efficient fixtures:
- LED and compact fluorescent lighting
- Day-light sensor controlled lighting
- Central Building Management System for lighting and air-conditioning
- Occupancy sensors in bathrooms
- All equipment (computers, fridge, printers, fax, etc, etc) is Energy Star rated
Recycling:
- Sourcing of green materials such as steel, glass, flooring, furniture, and ceilings were selected based on being manufactured with a minimum of 50% recycle content
Construction waste management:
- Development and implementation of a construction and waste management plan quantifying materials diversion goals as we could not dispose of it to a landfill
- Re-use of waste generated at site
- Re-selling of waste to a third party
Indoor Environmental Health
- Ergonomic interiors
- CO2 sensors regulating clean healthy air