Waste stream recycled latex paint used as drywall primer
Waste stream recycled latex paint used as concrete admixture to improve strength
Waste stream recycled fiberglass insulation
Waste stream recycled drywall
concrete debris recyled as aggregate in new concrete
rusted, damaged steel studs, 12' with bent ends cut to 10'
bundles of conduit and copper pipe discarded from larger projects
tile discarded from larger projects
used cast iron radiators removed from older buildings
door frames, hardware and doors recycled from downtown office renovations
recycled lumber used for roof framing
coping tiles recyled from other buildings renovation waste
drywall debris ground on site for soil amendment
recycled brick used in paths, paving and wall reconstruction

high performance, double hung, low-E windows
minimal use of air conditioning
forced air ventilation only in areas without sufficient operable windows
former elevator shaft used to pull air cooled underground up to office units

high efficiency microprocessor controlled condensing boilers
smaller and more numerous hydronic pumps than standard systems
micro-zoning for fine control
lower water temperature to facilitate condensing
industrial process waste heat used for domestic hot water heating

non-toxic concrete sealer on existing floors
minimal covering of existing structural materials
high efficiency lighting used minimally with emphasis on task lighting

95% retention of an existing derelict industrial structure
green roof for stormwater managment
cisterns to collect runoff for reuse
permeable paving
reduced parking availability
proximity to transit
showers, indoor parking for bicyclists