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Tempe Transportation Center
The Tempe
Transportation Center is located at 200 E. Fifth Street (near Forest and College avenues) at the base of
A-Mountain. The 40,000 square
foot facility has an exterior shaded courtyard and a transit plaza serving
the METRO light rail
and local and regional bus patrons.
Bus routes that serve the Transportation Center include 62 - Hardy,
65 - Mill/Kyrene, 66 - 68th Street/Mill, 72 - Scottsdale/Rural, 76 -
Miller, 92 - 48th Street/Guadalupe, Orbit Mercury, Venus, Earth and
Jupiter. The ground floor includes retail,
transit store, security office, and
bicycle cellar (with
bike repair and accessories). The second floor includes the
city of Tempe Transportation Office and Don Cassano Community Room.
The third floor houses the Transit Operations Center.
Photos by Bill
Timmerman
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The
city of Tempe is actively supporting Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects.
The Tempe Transportation
Center is one of the first buildings of its kind in the
nation to be submitted for LEED Platinum certification to
the U.S. Green Building Council.
 U.S.
Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of
leaders from across the building industry working to promote
buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable
and healthy places to live and work. Green building is a
whole-systems approach using design and building techniques
to minimize environmental impact and reduce energy
consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of
the occupants.
Strategies used to reduce the energy
footprint by 52%:
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green
vegetated desert roof
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underfloor air distribution system
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solar
hot water system
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natural lighting
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energy efficient emergency electrical generation
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double-pane/low-emissive glass
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retractable exterior shade screens
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operable windows for natural ventilation
On-going sustainable practices in the facility:
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public transportation
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regional bike station with secure parking, showers, lockers, services
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green
cleaning and maintenance program
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water
collection and reuse
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flexible design = 100 year building life
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green
Touchscreen interactive educational program
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green
leases for tenant spaces
Strategies supporting a healthy and productive work environment:
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low emitting paints, sealants, carpets and
agrifiber
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adjustable underfloor air distribution
system
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natural lighting and window views from all
regularly occupied offices
Reduced impact on natural resources:
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construction waste reduced by 94%
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rapidly renewable materials
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regional materials
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recycled
content in carpet, tile, millwork, ceiling finishes
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no/low emitting paints, sealants, carpets
and agrifiber
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“Reuse & Recycle” signage program
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innovative stormwater retention and reuse
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drought resistant native landscaping
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low flow/dual flush plumbing fixtures and
waterless urinals
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graywater collection and reuse
The built environment has a
huge impact on our natural environment, economy, health and
productivity. In the United States, buildings account for:
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36% of total
energy use
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65% of
electricity consumption
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30% of
greenhouse gas emissions
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30% of raw
materials use
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30% of waste
output/136 million tons annually
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12% of
potable water consumption
Environmental benefits of
building green:
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Enhance and
protect ecosystems and biodiversity
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Improve air
and water quality
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Reduce solid
waste
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Conserve
natural resources
Economic benefits of
building green:
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Reduce
operating costs
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Enhance
asset value and profits
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Improve
employee productivity and satisfaction
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Optimize
life-cycle economic performance
Health and community
benefits of building green:
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Improve air,
thermal and acoustic environments
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Enhance
occupant comfort and health
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Minimize
strain on local infrastructure
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Contribute
to overall quality of life
Over two-thirds of the residential
construction waste stream is wood and drywall. These materials
can easily be ground up and reused on the jobsite. Benefits
include:
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