• Energy usage: 18.4% reduction in energy usage from a baseline building as defined by ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 2004 Edition.
• Water usage: 31.4% reduction in potable water usage from Energy Policy Act of 1992 Fixture Performance Requirements through the installation of low-flow fixtures.
• The Wolk Center has increased controllability of HVAC systems, providing improved individual comfort for its occupants.
• 14.8% of the construction materials purchased for this project contain recycled content (exclusive of M/E/P equipment and specialty systems), reducing the demand and impacts from extracting and processing new materials.
• 16.3% of the construction materials purchased for this project contain regionally harvested and manufactured materials (exclusive of M/E/P equipment and specialty systems), supporting demand for indigenous resources, reducing the environmental impacts associated with the transportation of materials to this project site and supporting regional businesses.
• Indoor Air Quality Management Plans and the specification of Low-VOC products - including paints, adhesives and carpet products - reduced air quality problems common to new construction in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants.
• The Wolk Center encourages bicycling as alternative transportation;
• MCC’s pond system manages stormwater quantity and quality, and in doing so, established a natural wetland-type habitat that promotes biodiversity;
• The Wolk Center has utilized a “cool roof” which reduces what is known as the “Urban Heat Island Effect”, where radiated heat from dark roof and paved surfaces can increase air temperatures, heat gain and the demand for energy to cool the building.
• Daylighting sensors and occupancy controls are included to reduce the need for electrical lighting and to use natural light when it is available.