GreenTools for Commercial Buildings

Throughout the United States, commercial buildings are responsible for 76% of the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, along with additional environmental impacts such as contaminated storm water and burdens on existing landfill space. This is due to a combination of factors such as energy usage, construction debris generation, and the continued creation of impervious surface. Green, sustainable building techniques, coupled with the right kind of maintenance, can help reduce this trend and ultimately contribute to the creation of environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable communities. Follow the links below to find valuable information and resources your city can use to work with commercial developers, builders, and business owners to create successful green buildings.

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King County LEED Incentive Grants (Microsoft™ Word document, 119 K)

Managing the LEED Process (PDF, 190 K)

How Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Works (PDF, 116 K)

Designing for Deconstruction Guide (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Green Roof Case Study Report (PDF, 1.0 MB)

Resource Venture Recycling Report (PDF, 106 K)

Atlantic Central Base Recycling Report (PDF, 981 K)

King County Case Studies:

• King Street Center (PDF, 130 K)
• Mithun Offices (PDF, 153 K)
• Seattle Justice Center (PDF, 189 K)
• Cedar River Watershed (PDF, 360 K)
• Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center (PDF, 1.0 MB)
• Kent Pullen Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (PDF, 686 K)
• Bainbridge City Hall (PDF, 458 K)
• Kentlake High School (PDF, 50 K)

GreenTools for Commercial Buildings Links (PDF, 95 K)