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Santa Monica
Civic Center Parking Structure
Project Overview
The City of Santa Monica has made an aggressive commitment to
becoming more sustainable. The new Civic Center Parking Structure
embodies that commitment while at the same time establishing a new
aesthetic monument in the City. This parking structure promises to be
the first building of its type in the country to receive a LEED-Certified
rating through the U.S. Green Building Council. The building features
design strategies, materials, products, and construction practices that
preserve natural resources, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste.
LEED Elements Include:
Energy
- 213 kW DC photovoltaic panels installed on the roof to provide
electricity for the facility
- The building uses natural light and efficient fluorescent
lighting that reflects off white ceilings to enable lower total lamp
wattage for effective lighting and to minimize light spill to
unwanted places.
- The Solar power inverter converts direct current generated from
the photovoltaic panels into alternating current for use in the
facility.
- Rooftop photovoltaic panels generate electricity that the
facility uses. The panels also provide some shade for cars parked on
the top level.
Water Use Reduction
- Reclaimed water lines for landscaping and tenant space toilets reduce
the demand for potable water.
- Storm water Management Runoff water is treated using an on-site
filtration device to reduce total suspended solids and phosphorus before
it enters municipal waste water collection system.
Recycled Content
- Concrete contains locally mined aggregate, and recycled flyash.
- Structural steel contains up to 68% post-industrial recycled content.
- Recycled glass material.
Alternative Transportation
- Bicycle storage lockers area are provided for free to the public to
encourage alternate transportation modes.
- Electrical outlets are provided for 14 public electric vehicle
parking spaces.
LEED Education
- Educational signage is provided to increase awareness about the green
building elements of the facility.
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