Most of the brick used structurally contains recycled product. Much of the laminate used for counters and displays is made from recycled materials. The carpeting in the offices is also made from recycled materials. The glass for display shelves is a recycled product as well as rubber mat in the foyer. We used steel beam construction.
Steel is a recycled and recyclable product.
We eliminated drop ceilings whenever possible. This saves on construction materials. We carefully considered indoor air quality by avoiding materials that will off-gas pollutants such as solvent based finishes, adhesives and particle board which releases formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds. We'll capture the heat created by store equipment and use it to passively heat the store and the water for the store. We installed 12 high performance super-insulated skylights.