Kruse Oaks III

Kruse Oaks III is a 5-story, steel-framed, 108,000 sf, Class A office building and parking garage. The project team worked together to pursue maximum energy efficiencies and sustainable measures in order to achieve a LEED certification goal of Gold. LEED elements include:

• Increased indoor air quality through use of materials with low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds, including carpet, paint, sealants and coatings
• Materials used on the project contain a combined total of 20% recycled content based on overall project cost
• Sustainable forest certified wood used on-site
• Bike parking provided for 5% of building occupants with shower facilities at a nearby building
• Preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles
• High reflective materials used on-site and on roof to minimize the thermal impact on the environment and microclimate
• Irrigation system designed to use 50% less water than standard system
• Building designed to provide access to views and daylight for 90% of all regularly occupied spaces
• Green power purchased for up to 70% of the building’s energy use
• Individual occupancy sensor controlled stairwell fixtures with 50% of the lamps “off” during unoccupied hours
• Optimized lighting design in corridor and lobby areas using high efficiency fixtures in reduced quantities to provide approximately 25% energy savings below code minimum
• The project site itself involved critical areas, as it is located along a creek habitat, and included a Mitigation and Habitat Management Plan and utilized the creek and nearby pond for storm water management