“Green” features of the Assembly Building include:

Sustainable Site Development
– Maximized open space and protected animal habitat.
– Alternative transportation options, including low-emitting/fuel-efficient vehicles, bicycle storage, and changing rooms.

Water Efficiency
– Over 20% water use reduction.
– Water-efficient irrigation and drought tolerant native

Landscaping
– Rainwater used to flush toilets.

Energy
– Optimized energy performance.
– Highly reflective roofing materials.

Materials Selection
– Utilization of regional materials.
– FSC Certified Wood.
– Over 75% of construction waste was recycled.

Indoor Environmental Quality
– Outdoor air delivery monitoring.
– Low emitting materials used through the building: paints, flooring, and adhesives.

Innovation and Design
– Low mercury lighting.