CVS/AETNA COTTON CENTER,
BUILDING 19
Phoenix, AZ
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Green Ideas 100th LEED Certified Project!
As one of the nation’s leading diversified health care
benefits companies, Aetna has developed the new Cotton
Center Building 19 with a mission of sustainability, efficiency
and employee productivity. The space has been designed
with several multi-function areas including a new concept
called “collaboration stairs” which descend from the second
floor to the café area, allowing approximately 75 people to
gather for quick, informal meetings and also serves as a
large gathering place for larger, “all-staff” events. All
workstations were ergonomically designed to include sit/
stand workstations to reduce employee fatigue, but
employees can work from various locations throughout the
building in order to improve productivity and enhance wellbeing.
An outdoor patio seating area covered by sail shades
encourages employees to enjoy the outdoors. Daylighting
was also incorporated throughout the building,
contributing to its overall energy efficiency and
sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES
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Improved occupant well-being through integration of
ergonomic principles, specifically in the design of work
spaces for all computer users
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Low-emitting materials were used to reduce the
harmful effect of VOCs
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Replicated natural hydrology and water balance of the
site by capturing and managing 100% of stormwater
onsite
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Cool roof strategies incorporated to minimize effects
on microclimates by reducing the urban heat island
effect
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Native, adaptive landscaping reduces the amount
of potable water needed for irrigation
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An on-going commitment to renewable energy
generation allowed this project to offset annual energy
consumption
PROJECT RESULTS
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LEED for New Construction SILVER level achieved
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45% energy cost savings above ASHRAE 90.1-2010 standard
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40% reduction of potable water for domestic use
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84% of construction and demolition waste diverted from landfill
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78% reduction of potable water for irrigation
