https://www.nrdc.org/resources/nrdcs-santa-monica-office-greener-design The NRDC Southern California Office in Santa Monica is an exemplary 15,000 square feet Office building with a long rich sustainable history dating back to 2000 when it was first registered. This gem of an icon is Greener by Design earning the coveted LEED Platinum certification award in 2004. The NRDC's Santa Monica Office is one of the first buildings in the United States to receive a LEED Version 2 Platinum green building rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, the highest possible level of sustainable design.
The Robert Redford Building is a gut renovation in downtown Santa Monica, enabling the use of public transportation. Bicycle racks, showers, and changing rooms encourage employees and visitors to bike, walk, or jog to the building. The building uses far less energy than a conventional building. Approximately 20% of the building's energy needs is provided by an onsite photovoltaic system; the rest wind power purchased through renewable energy credits. Operable windows provide fresh air and natural daylighting, creating a pleasant work environment and reducing energy use.
The building uses treated rainwater and graywater for flushing toilets and watering plants. Dual-flush toilets and waterless urinals help keep water use low.
Materials were selected for their environmental characteristics and their contribution to a healthy indoor environment. The building contains no urea formaldehyde and almost no vinyl (PVC).
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1314 Second Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401