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WORKING GREEN
NATIONAL ACCLAIM
In 2003, Montgomery Park received the Environmental Protection Agency's grand prize Phoenix Award, recognizing Montgomery Park as the preeminent property nationwide among outstanding "green building" development projects that have returned environmentally compromised properties to productive use.
Montgomery Park incorporates many environmentally sustainable systems that conserve resources and cut operational costs. The building' s award winning "green" features include:
- A green roof planted with Alpine vegetation
- High-efficiency systems for mechanical and electrical applications
- Storm water reutilization for toilet flushing and cooling systems
- Use of recycled building materials including pavers, clean masonry and glass
- Interior recycled materials that include carpeting, acoustical tiles and ceramic tiles
- Insulated glass for energy efficiency
- Energy-saving lighting with photocell dimming and occupancy sensors
- Perforated aluminum blinds to reduce glare and heat
- High-speed, glass-backed elevators that are gearless and energy efficient