Public Health and Environment
Sustainable Building Photos
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Service Center & Library in Forest Lake
- Children's Reading Area in Library – Wall panels in the children's reading area of the new library contain 100% post-industrial recycled polyester fabric. The carpet tile throughout the building was installed with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) adhesive.
- Hallway – The linoleum flooring is made from all natural materials – flax seed, linseed oil, rosins, cork wood flour, limestone, and jute.
- Office – Zero VOC paint was used for public and staff areas. Office stations were remanufactured to reduce costs and panel fabrics made of 100% recycled polyester. Use of natural light increases energy efficiency.
- Exterior Building and Landscape – Thermoplastic Overlay (TPO) roofing (Energy Star® rated) has high solar reflectance which lowers the heat island effect and reduces utility consumption for cooling. Native and low-maintenance plantings, which require no irrigation, were incorporated in the landscape.
- Entry Floor Mat – Floor mat made from recycled tires.
- Reception Desk – Fabrics on desks panels made of synthetic material free of PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals, and dioxin.
- Conference Room – Side mesh chairs are 95% recycled content and the aluminum windows contain up to 60% recycled aluminum.
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Service Center in Cottage Grove
- Exterior – Exterior of the building is made of brick (made from naturally occurring clays and minerals from Minnesota quarries), stone, and zinc metal shingles (contain 9% recycled content zinc, and are readily recyclable with a 200-plus-year lifespan).
- Lobby – The carpet has polyvinyl chloride (PVC) free cushion backing and was installed with low VOC adhesive. The floor tiles are made from naturally occurring clays and minerals, and can be maintained without the use of harsh chemicals. The lounge chairs contain 4% recycled content, and is 100% recyclable.
- Conference Room – The carpet has PVC free cushion backing and was installed with low VOC adhesive. The paint on the walls is zero VOC and has 5-10% post industrial content. Chairs are 88% - 95% recyclable material. Super T8 fluorescent lamps were installed which provide more light with less energy usage.
- Hallway – The carpet has PVC free cushion backing and was installed with low VOC adhesive. The paint on the walls is zero VOC and has 5-10% post industrial content.
- Main Entrance Hallway – Ceramic floor tile made from naturally occurring clays and minerals were installed, and can be maintained without the use of harsh chemicals. The paint on the walls is zero VOC and has 5-10% post industrial content.
- Service Room – Service room painted with re-blended paint containing a minimum of 80% post-consumer recycled content locally produced in Roseville, MN.
- Restrooms – Restrooms have auto-sensor faucets, auto-flush and low-flow toilets. The floor tile has 40% recycled content, is recyclable and can be maintained without the use of harsh chemicals. The paint on the walls is zero VOC and has 5-10% post industrial content.
- Rain Garden – Rain gardens were installed to control storm water runoff.
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Washington County Environmental Center
- Rainwater Harvesting System – Roof runoff is captured, filtered, and stored on-site for irrigation.
- Building Exterior – Copper panels on building exterior are made from 70% recycled materials.
- Asphalt Paving – Asphalt Paving made from 5 percent tear-off (used) recycled roof shingles, totaling 70 tons. Shingles contain 20-35% asphalt.
- Office Furniture – Workstations are remanufactured and made from 85% recycled content. Office chairs are 38% combined pre and post-consumer recycled content. Stacking chairs are made from 21% post-consumer recycled content.
- Free Product Room – Tabletops made from EcoSunflower Biocomposite, a board material made from sunflower hulls, a rapidly renewable material. Surface of cabinet is made from ShetkaStone, a material made from 100% post-consumer recycled newspaper.
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