Home of the largest green building conference in the world; USGBC’s Greenbuild 2009, the 630,000 SF expansion of the Phoenix Convention Center was the largest LEED-NC project in Arizona when certified. It was also the first phase of a project that totals over two million square feet of exhibition, conference, meeting and administration space. The convention center features four new levels including a 90 foot atrium creating abundant daylighting and views, in addition to high-performance envelope, mechanical, and lighting control systems. The City of Phoenix and the State of Arizona benefit by marketing a LEED certified convention center and also from realizing the lower operations and maintenance costs expected over the life of this high-performance, sustainable facility.
Sustainable Strategies
Energy Star compliant roofing was used to reduce the Urban Heat Island effect and increase energy efficiency
Air Quality Sensors notify the building control system if CO2 levels are too high or if filters need changing
300,000 tons of construction waste was diverted from landfills and recycled
Interior materials (paints, adhesives, sealants, and carpets) that have low or zero volatile organic compounds were selected
Comprehensive recycling programs and green cleaning programs minimize ongoing environmental impacts
Project Results
LEED for New Construction SILVER level achieved
42% energy cost savings above ASHRAE 90.1-1999 energy standard
56% savings of potable water use for irrigation
42% savings of potable water for domestic uses
99% of construction waste was diverted from the landfill
Home of the largest green building conference in the world; USGBC’s Greenbuild 2009, the 630,000 SF expansion of the Phoenix Convention Center was the largest LEED-NC project in Arizona when certified. It was also the first phase of a project that totals over two million square feet of exhibition, conference, meeting and administration space. The convention center features four new levels including a 90 foot atrium creating abundant daylighting and views, in addition to high-performance envelope, mechanical, and lighting control systems. The City of Phoenix and the State of Arizona benefit by marketing a LEED certified convention center and also from realizing the lower operations and maintenance costs expected over the life of this high-performance, sustainable facility.
