Scrap metal such as wiring, light fixtures and metal studs and wood pallets were recycled. The client was then issued a credit for the savings realized from such recycling efforts. It takes the effort of the architect, client and general contractor to make it work. It's intriguing because of the opportunity for benefits in each of those areas of concern. Mr. Campbell cited examples including Verifone, which saw a 40 percent improvement in attendance after completion of a remodel which incorporated green building principles, and Lockheed, which saw a 15 percent productivity increase thanks to a green remodel that included among other features an indoor atrium.
Resources continue to surface as well to support the growing interest in green building.
It's fairly recent to look at all environmental issues related to building as a package, looking at the design as a whole and making the building more green. Mr. Malin's role keeps him and EBN on the cutting edge of green building trends, which he said vary by region. He notes that dryer areas are looking at water efficient landscaping and rain water catchment systems. Colder regions continue to focus on energy efficiency, but are now looking at indoor air quality as well. Her local government career includes several years working as part of the City of San Jose's Environmental Services staff.