City of Plano - Green Building Policy for Municipal Buildings

In January 2007, the City of Plano adopted a policy to "finance, plan, design, construct, manage, renovate, and maintain its facilities and buildings to be sustainable." This policy applies to new construction and major renovations. Return on investment will be considered when determining feasibility of implementing green features. Design elements will be prioritized based on their ability to provide future energy savings, water conservation, waste reduction, and improved indoor air quality. Key factors to consider incorporating into the design include:1. Use of passive solar energy2. Natural lighting (day lighting) and adjustable lighting systems3. Highly reflective roof and building exterior4. Indoor Air Quality (low VOC materials and ventilation)5. HVAC energy performance and efficiency6. Use of on-site renewable energy7. Waste minimization (recycling, reducing, reusing)8. Water reclamation and conservation (rainwater harvesting, use of graywater, soil amendment, native or adapted landscape material, efficientirrigation system)