First Green Bank
The Green Bank world headquarters represent the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The 12,000 sq ft building is 44% more energy efficient than a comparable building and was designed to minimize environmental impact during construction as well as over the life of the building. The design features state-of-the-art daylighting and water catchment/re-use systems; highly efficient building envelope and mechanical systems; site harvested, recycled and rapidly renewable building materials; and a unique interior living wall integrated with the buildings mechanical system to improve and enrich indoor air quality.
Testimonial
“You could run this building off a 9 volt battery,”
-First Green Bank electrician
Project Data
Location: Eustice, Florida
SF: 11,893
Date Completed: 2012
Sustainability Features
LEED Platinum certified
Underground cistern designed to capture all runoff from the building will provide water for landscape irrigation
A second cistern will capture rainwater runoff from all paved and disturbed lands and allow the water to percolate into the ground slowly to recharge the Florida Aquifer
Estimated water savings of 54,000 gallons annually (79% reduction)
Collection of HVAC condensate
Interior living wall for beauty and improved indoor air quality
Highly efficient building envelope, mechanical system and solar photovoltaic system reduce energy use by 49%
Nontoxic finishes
Emphasis on recycled, rapidly renewable and locally made construction materials
Bicycle storage and showers encourage employees to ride to work
Designated parking for carpooling and alternative fuel vehicles
Dark Sky friendly lighting
75% reduction in construction waste