Healthy Relationships
A harmonious approach to green building accounts
for the interactions that exist between our buildings
and their natural surroundings.
Tierra is designed to be a part of its
community, nurturing the health of both building
occupants and the local ecology. This union of
buildings with their environment results in
mutually beneficial relationships that improve
quality of living for everyone. |
Tierra
Projected Benchmarks
- 65% less energy than a conventional building
- 10% renewable energy
- 50% reduction in potable water demand
- 100% capture, treatment, and reuse of rain water
on site
- Anticipated LEED® Platinum Certification
|
Building Green
Building green is an opportunity to manage
resources responsibly throughout a structure’s
life cycle, while creating buildings that are
healthier for occupants, the local community,
and the natural environment. Compared to
conventional designs, green buildings endow
numerous benefits beyond their environmental
attributes, which create higher value for
building owners and occupants. Long-term
benefits include: operating cost savings,
improved business productivity, reduced risk and
liability, enhanced public image, and increased
asset value. |
