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CARMEL GREEN BUILDING /RENOVATION CHECKLIST
These items are not required by the current Zoning Ordinance or Building Code, but are
strongly recommended by the Department of Community Services. Green building and
design saves energy and money while providing for a more sustainable community.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Bicycle lockers /changing rooms /.G w
est Management Practices for stormwater
ative landscaping/tree preservation
Connectivity to adjacent sites
edestrian
Vehicular
Green roof
❑White membrane /high albedo roof T1
Porous pavers /permeable pavement in parking lot
ecycling areas onsite
ternal recycling areas
External recycling areas
21 islands landscaped to provide shade within 5 years
EHigh-efficiency lighting inside and outside
uilding and finishing materials sourced from within 500 miles
Water- efficient fixtures throughout
Use of recycled materials in construction and fit -out
Operable windows for cross ventilation and light
igh- efficiency HVAC systems
se of Energy Star or similar appliances
Low VOC paints, coatings, and sealants
Low -E glass
w VOC flooring materials
Light and motion sensors for lighting and water fixtures
Wind turbine and /or photovoltaic panels, placed to maximize efficiency and minimize
visual impact.
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