EcoCity
| DESCRIPTION | BENEFITS | CONSIDERATIONS | LEED (Planned) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling | |||
Provide on‑site advanced trash separation through multiple containers, with organic composter |
Reducing the waste going to landfills by recycling most materials Composting organic waste on site will reduce the amount of waste needed to be trucked off site Recycling major materials prevents resource depletion and reduces emissions from manufacturing and transport |
Some existing buildings need to be decontaminated before they can be reused Temporary storage of recycled materials should be anticipated until they are reused Local codes and regulations on recycling and reuse of construction material need to be considered Economic viability – minimal capital cost |
LEED certificated |
| Material Recycling | |||
Maintain or recycle existing building strucure, envelope, and interior elements |
Conserve building resources and maintain cultural and historical aspects Reduce construction waste generated from building demolition Reducing the use of new materials reduces emissions from manufacturing and transport |
Some existing buildings need to be decontaminated before they can be reused Temporary storage of recycled material should be anticipated until they are reused Local codes and regulations on recycling and reuse of construction material need to be considered Economic viability – avoids haulage and disposal required for rating systems |
LEED certificated |
| Use Local Materials | |||
| Use building materials or products that are extracted and manufactured within the region | Supports local communities and the use of indigenous resources Reducing materials transport distance reduces emissions from manufacturing and transport |
Some existing buildings need to be decontaminated before they can be reused Temporary storage of recycled material should be anticipated until they are reused Local codes and regulations on recycling and reuse of construction material need to be considered Economic viability ‐ is not generally applicable |
LEED certificated |
