Features
- Embodied energy - Owing to the large amount of energy that goes into materials manufacture, reuse of existing buildings is an important consideration in energy conservation. At the Natural Capital Center opening ceremony, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard said, "If you're going to buy clothing, the most responsible thing you can do is go to the Salvation Army. And if you're going to open a new business, the most responsible thing you can do is find an old building and restore it."
- Deconstruction - An annex to the original building was deconstructed, and throughout the redevelopment, 98% of all debris was reused, recycled or reclaimed - a record for the city of Portland.
- Stormwater management - The building utilizes a green roof, permeable pavement and bioswales to retain an estimated 95% of the property's stormwater onsite.
- Land use - The building is located in a high density area, with close access to public transportation. The parking lot is used as a farmer's market once a week in the summer.
- Materials - Two-thirds of the new wood used in the building was Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. Innovative materials include rubber flooring from post-consumer recycled rubber tires.
- LEED rating - The building received 41 of 69 possible points.
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