Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Headquarters wraps up Monumental Affair Awards
Last week I attended the 31st annual Monumental Affair Awards ceremony in Indianapolis. The Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. Headquarters, pursuing LEED gold certification, took home awards for Innovative Reuse and Community Development. The building’s green features include:
Reuse of urban lot (saves natural resources)
Reuse of existing building (saves resources)
Parking lot paved with pervious pavement (reduces stormwater runoff)
A white “cool roof” system with high reflectance (reduces heat from roof, reduces energy usage and costs)
10,000 gallon cistern (reduces stormwater runoff for reuse in watering trees and plant materials)
A rain garden (reduces stormwater runoff)
Central atrium (captures natural daylight, adding to quality of life, reducing energy usage and costs)
Used and/or recycled/recyclable furniture (saves natural and financial resources)
Bike rack (accommodates for and encourages bicycle travel to and from the facility)
Low VOC paints (reduced use of toxic chemicals)
Occupancy sensor-activated lighting and energy-efficient bulbs (reduces energy usage and costs)
Energy efficient appliances (reduces energy usage and costs)
Landscaping with native plants, shrubs and trees (saves water)
Wind Energy (utilizes renewable energy, reduces energy and costs)