Case Studies for Building Green

The following case studies were selected to highlight green features in both residential and commercial projects

• BUILT-GREEN - Discover how BUILTGREEN standards have been applied through regional projects with features detailing site and water protection, energy efficiency, material use, indoor air quality.
  
• zHOME - Visit the nation’s first ever carbon-neutral, zero net energy multi-family community project located in the city of Issaquah. Find associated links on buying and remodeling green.  Site details energy efficiency / materials used/ outdoor conservation.
  
• SUNCADIA - Suncadia Resort is home to the first BUILTGREEN certified structure in Central Washington. View the progression of this demonstration project from site-specific challenges to green building methods and technologies. Site details green methods and technologies / materials used in project.
  
• LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT - This site offers a broad resource on all aspects of low impact development ,including: definitions, benefits of LID, ordinances, case studies, best management practices and course offerings on the topic. Site details Puget Sound area LID practices that promote least-invasive effects on the environment, including methods and material.
  
• STEWARDSHIP REMODELING - Learn about one couple’s commitment to being stewards of the land through their use of second-use and reclaimed building materials in their residential projects. Site details methods/ materials.
  
• SHOWARE CENTER - Showare Center in Kent, WA is the first sports and entertainment facility in the U.S. to be designed and constructed by Leeds Silver Certification standard. Site details facts on water efficiency, site sustainability, materials, resources , innovation and design.
  
• SAMMAMISH COMMONS - View an informational brochure highlighting the City of Sammamish’s conversion of a former egg farm into a 30-acre project that includes: city hall, civic plaza, skate park, sports court, climbing wall, walking trails, picnic shelters and orchard. Find data on energy conservation, recycled and renewable building materials, water and air quality, and waste reduction.
  
• PCC NATURAL MARKETS - Visit any PCC Natural Market and you’ll see their commitment to sustainability through the abundance of local organic produce and products. Visit this site and you’ll see a continuation of that commitment in their first gold LEED certified store in Redmond, WA. Details include various energy saving methods and savings, waste reduction, recycling and other eco-friendly enhancements.