The Bee Ridge intersection is going green!
North American Properties is complying with Sarasota County’s Sustainable Building Resolution (No.2005-048) and, therefore, is tailoring its project to meet the standards of the County’s Green Building Program.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The development team is working to ensure that Publix at Bee Ridge qualifies for LEED certification by demonstrating sustainability in six key areas:

 

Sustainable Site Development
Water Savings
Energy Efficiency
Material Selections
Indoor Air Quality
Innovation in Design

 

The process to develop a LEED Certified facility requires the diligence of a team of LEED Accredited professionals throughout the design and construction process. Final application for LEED Certification from the US Green Building Council will be made once the development is complete and occupied.

 

Click here for more information on the US Green Building Council or LEED Certification.

 

 

KEY LEED QUALIFICATION CREDITS

North American Properties is working to secure the following qualification credits in each category:

 

Sustainable Site Development

• Establish and maintain construction pollution prevention initiatives.
• Encourage alternative transportation modes by providing access to multiple transportation lines, bicycle racks & changing facilities and preferred parking for low emitting & fuel-efficient vehicles.
• Manage storm water quality and quantity of run-off to reduce the impact of development on neighboring properties and our watershed.
• Reduce the heat island effect by utilizing reflective roofing materials.
• Minimize light pollution by limiting interior lighting during non-business hours, minimizing exterior lighting levels at property lines and limiting skyward lighting.

 

Water Savings

• Establish water efficient landscaping.
• Eliminate potable water consumption for irrigation by utilizing reclaimed water service.
• Reduce potable water consumption by specifying low-flow plumbing fixtures and utilizing reclaimed water for non-potable uses.
• Reduce overall potable water demand to the development by a minimum of 20%.

 

Energy Efficiency

• Commission all building energy systems to ensure proper, short- and long-term performance.
• Minimize effects on ozone and global warming by using alternative refrigerants that do not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
• Establish an ongoing measurement and verification plan to maintain efficient energy consumption.
• Reduce energy demand over and above state and federal energy code for the development.

 

Material Selections

• Reduce the amount of construction debris disposed in landfills and incinerators during construction by recycling construction waste throughout the development.
• Maximize the use of pre- and post-consumer recyclables throughout the development.
• Establish a recycling program and provide recycling facilities for tenants in the center.
• Minimize transportation costs of construction materials by purchasing materials extracted, processed and manufactured within 500 miles of the site.
• Encourage responsible forest management by purchasing wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

 

Indoor Air Quality

• Situate smoking areas at least 25 feet away from building entries and fresh air intakes in an effort to minimize tobacco smoke exposure.
• Monitor carbon dioxide levels in the buildings.
• Reduce indoor air contaminants by selecting materials that are not odorous, irritable and/or harmful to occupants.
• Introduce daylighting techniques to minimize the need for artificial lighting systems.

 

Innovation in Design

• Implement an education initiative to inform the public about the unique systems used