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Santa Ana property garners LEED Gold Certification
The Tustin Centre Office Phase II receives designation in the Core and Shell category, making it the first of its kind in the state to achieve the status.
By Kristen SchottPublished: June 23, 2010 02:32 PM
The Tustin Centre Office Phase II in Santa Ana has garnered the LEED Gold Certification for a Core and Shell Development. The 82,000-square-foot, four-story building is the first of its kind in the state to receive the distinction, according to a statement from Laguna Hills-based The Muller Co., the property's developer and manager.
The U.S. Green Building Council's Core and Shell designation refers to base development elements such as structure, and the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. The agency granted the certification based on the project's top-quality green design and construction.
“Tustin Centre II's LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green-building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Tustin Centre II serves as a prime example with just how much we can accomplish.”
The project, which opened in 2009, boasts a number of energy-efficient design and construction elements.
Here's a breakdown of some of the features:
• About 96 percent of all construction waste was recycled and diverted from landfills. That comes out to more than 1,770 tons of waste, earning a LEED exemplary performance credit from the green agency.
• More than 21 percent of materials used in the development contained recycled products.
• The Muller Co. incorporated low-emitting paints, carpet, adhesives and wood; low-flow faucets and showerheads; waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets; native and drought-resistant vegetation.
• 90 percent of the suites have daylight views.
• The facility has Energy Star-compliant roofing.
Additionally, 104 megawatts of Green-e power were purchased for the project, making up 35 percent of the building's expected annual electrical consumption over a two-year period.
The space will be fully leased in November by Regional Center of Orange County, a state-funded nonprofit working to provide services, programs and support for developmentally challenged individuals and their families.
“There's a growing interest among clients – especially government tenants – to occupy green buildings," said Karen Winter, director of property management for Muller. "Not only is it good for business, but some of the changes promoted by the USGBC affect the bottom line, like low water usage and energy efficiency."
The center is also home to a 10-story, 196,000-square-foot facility constructed in 1991. It is Energy Star pending.
Both developments are managed by Muller Co. and owned by an investment client of BlackRock.
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The U.S. Green Building Council's Core and Shell designation refers to base development elements such as structure, and the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. The agency granted the certification based on the project's top-quality green design and construction. “Tustin Centre II's LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green-building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Tustin Centre II serves as a prime example with just how much we can accomplish.” The project, which opened in 2009, boasts a number of energy-efficient design and construction elements. Here's a breakdown of some of the features: • About 96 percent of all construction waste was recycled and diverted from landfills. That comes out to more than 1,770 tons of waste, earning a LEED exemplary performance credit from the green agency. • More than 21 percent of materials used in the development contained recycled products. • The Muller Co. incorporated low-emitting paints, carpet, adhesives and wood; low-flow faucets and showerheads; waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets; native and drought-resistant vegetation. • 90 percent of the suites have daylight views. • The facility has Energy Star-compliant roofing. Additionally, 104 megawatts of Green-e power were purchased for the project, making up 35 percent of the building's expected annual electrical consumption over a two-year period. The space will be fully leased in November by Regional Center of Orange County, a state-funded nonprofit working to provide services, programs and support for developmentally challenged individuals and their families. “There's a growing interest among clients – especially government tenants – to occupy green buildings," said Karen Winter, director of property management for Muller. "Not only is it good for business, but some of the changes promoted by the USGBC affect the bottom line, like low water usage and energy efficiency." The center is also home to a 10-story, 196,000-square-foot facility constructed in 1991. It is Energy Star pending. Both developments are managed by Muller Co. and owned by an investment client of BlackRock. Related headlines Report: O.C.'s median home price hits $505,750 SECP moves on plan to build 5 solar projects Santa Ana-based Ingram Micro boosts its sustainability efforts Irvine-based GreenWave goes global |
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