Campus Commons LEED Benefits

LEED is an internationally recognized certification for following green building practices. Buildings designed and built to LEED standards use leading technology to increase energy savings and water efficiency, reduce the carbon footprint, and improve the indoor environmental quality of the building. The benefits of LEED include everything from lower energy bills to better air quality, below is a list of some of the benefits specific to Campus Commons:

Energy Savings

The buildings are designed to meet Energy Star performance requirements, reducing home energy usage by at least 15% below building code requirements
Good insulation and draft free construction techniques make for an efficient comfortable home
Windows are energy efficient
Heating and Air conditioning equipment is right sized for the home, making it more comfortable year round and minimizing energy costs
The lighting design utilizes energy efficient fixtures
Refrigerator is Energy Star rated for minimum energy usage

Water Efficiency

All lawn and landscaped areas utilize drought tolerant plants to reduce the need for irrigation by about 20%
Very high efficiency plumbing fixtures, clothes washers and dishwashers save water usage, reducing consumption and cost by about 40%

Reduce Carbon Footprint

Many building materials are locally sourced which reduces the carbon footprint of the buildings
Bamboo Flooring, a renewable resource, is used throughout the buildings
Construction site recycling incorporated

Living Quality

A stringent durability plan is third party verified to ensure quality construction and no water infiltration which can lead to mold and mildew creating unhealthy indoor air quality
Before occupancy all buildings and the ducts for HVAC will be flushed with continuously moving, filtered air to remove any contaminants from construction
All paints are low VOC to promote healthy indoor environments
Units have hard surface flooring throughout, either Bamboo or Ceramic Tile to prevent mold and prevent the buildup of allergens in carpet
Nearly silent Bath fans run on minimal flow 24 hours a day to constantly introduce fresh air into the units; maximum flow can be turned on with a fan switch when desired
The HVAC system has MERV 13 air filters which remove 90% of allergens from the air
Windows have low e glass that blocks UV light and prevents fading of rugs and furniture
The plumbing system utilizes compact design and well insulated piping which allows for quick hot water delivery
Buildings have Radon evacuation systems to prevent Radon gas buildup in the home