Designed to LEED® Gold standards.
Careful site selection and planning, smart design and responsible construction practices all contribute to The Plaza on K’s eco-friendly nature. These green features not only make The Plaza on K better for the environment, they also make for a better bottom line by reducing tenants’ operating costs.
- Served by three Metro lines at two stations, as well as several bus routes
- Green roof reduces the heat-island effect, mitigates storm water management and lowers energy costs
- Filtered indoor air improves tenant health
- Low–VOC paints and interior finishes minimize health risks
- CO monitoring system guards air quality
- High-performance glass curtain wall system lowers costs and increases comfort
- Construction waste recycling minimizes environmental impact
- Energy-efficient lighting reduces energy consumption and lowers costs
- Water-saving plumbing fixtures reduce water use and increase savings
- Ultra-high-efficiency mechanical systems use less energy
- Recycling facilities in the building encourage continued recycling
- Recycled and renewable materials used in construction reduce environmental impact