Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus is a 17,556 sq ft building that ranks in the top 55% of projects in this rating system version.
Why It's Green:
70% Energy Star Qualified Equipment
50% green power purchase
50% diversion of construction and demolition debris
10% recycled content building materials
50% FSC-certified wood products
5% rapidly renewable materials
90% of occupied space has quality views
20% reduction in indoor potable water use
http://www.gbig.org/activities/leed-10355894/dashboard1660 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401