VCA Green

VCA Green is proud to share details about our recently LEED v4 BD+C-certified project: the five-story, 117,956-square-foot Queen Street Storage facility owned by Baranof Holdings in Honolulu! VCA Green collaborated with architect Ware Malcomb as the LEED consultant. As a result, the project reduced energy use by 50% compared to ASHRAE standards by utilizing efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and solar power. Water used for irrigation was reduced by 50%, and indoor water use was reduced by 30% through the use of low-flow and flush plumbing fixtures. https://lnkd.in/gCGCquSU #VCAGreen #LEED #greenbuilding #sustainabledevelopment #queenstreetstorage

VCA Green is thrilled to announce that the Environmental Nature Center was selected to receive a California Green Building Award for Merit in the Waste & Circular Solutions Category at the 20th annual USGBC California Green Gala! VCA Green is proud to have partnered with ENC on the TRUE Platinum Certification and was honored to receive the Merit award together last Wednesday evening in Los Angeles (shown here [l to r] with VCA Green’s Robyn Vettraino, ENC’s Lori Whalen and Bo Glover, and VCA Green’s Aliza White, Amanda Priestley-Milianta, and Moe Fakih). This prestigious recognition celebrates ENC’s commitment to circular solutions and zero-waste operations. The ENC's Platinum TRUE Zero-Waste Certification is in addition to their original LEED Platinum Certification. Their dedicated team not only took a proactive approach to identify and implement improvements for the highest level of certification but also continues to follow and promote sustainable practices in everyday operations. This unwavering commitment to low-waste operations for both employees and visitors has resulted in an impressive 97% waste diversion rate, which is equal to the annual GHG emissions from 43 gallons of gasoline and 16 cylinders of home barbecue propane! Photography: Benjamin Chua #greengalasponsor #TRUEzerowaste #USGBC #VCAGreen

The Denver office of VCA would like to thank everyone who attended the USGBC open house celebrating the LEED certification (v4 ID+C)?of our new office.? ? It was wonderful to have architects, developers and construction professionals from our community join us as we unveiled the LEED? plaque (shown here [l to r] with VCA’s Tanner?Leitzinger, Burke Boydell, and Travis Smith, USGBC’s Lauren Farkas and VCA Green’s Robyn?Vettraino). ? "LEED is more than just a certification,” said VCA Principal Travis Smith. “It represents a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Achieving this certification demonstrates our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, conserving water, and enhancing the health and well-being of our occupants. It also demonstrates the great work of VCA Green in executing LEED projects.”

U.S. Customs & Immigration Services’ Tustin office has officially received One Green Globes rating! With the help of Ware Malcomb and Dempsey Construction, Inc., USCIS renovated their office space with new efficient features, including energy-saving lighting and controls, low flow plumbing fixtures, and EnergyStar equipment. During the construction process, roughly 86% of construction waste was diverted from the landfill, over 20% more than what minimum required by the state. Occupant comfort and health was prioritized with the use of non-toxic, low VOC interior products and well-ventilated spaces. A vibrant interior mural also provides a visually appealing touch!

The Denver office of VCA Green is very proud to announce the LEED v4 ID+C Certification of our new building, and we're having a plaque dedication this Thursday (10/24) from 5:00-7:30pm as part of the USGBC Building Transformation Forum. Please join us at the forum "after party" for food, drinks and great conversations and to help us celebrate this exciting achievement. Contact us to RSVP or click on the event link and sign up. We look forward to seeing you! https://lnkd.in/gKU4e-hy

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July 25: Explore the opportunities and challenges in creating zero waste island economies. Not on an island, but feel like it when it comes to zero waste? These tools and resources are applicable globally. Timonie Hood, with EPA’s Pacific Southwest Office, will provide an overview of inspiring projects in Hawai‘i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and beyond. She will also share resources to advance environmental justice and a circular economy. Stephanie Barger, TRUE Director, will showcase how collaboration is key to creating markets, backhauling, composting and supply chain engagement. Robyn Vettraino, VCA Green, will share her work on the Hawai’I islands in making great strides in construction materials and operations zero waste efforts. https://lnkd.in/eCxTCtx6

CALGreen updates, as of today, are in effect.

See below for updated rules on elimination of gas water heaters.

Regulatory update: Starting July 1, 2024, nonresidential projects of 100,000 square feet or more in California will need to submit a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) during plan check. But what is an LCA, and what benefits can one provide? We delved into one of our San Diego projects and the construction cost savings our LCA, in partnership with VCA Structural, provided to the client. #CALGreen #LCA #greenbuilding #sustainabledevelopment #VCAGreen