1900 Avenue of the Stars

Green Building Education – Green Building Features

Energy Performance
The building maintained a high level of energy efficiency, with an Energy Intensity of 48 thousand British thermal units per square foot per year. This value represents the total amount of energy used for each square foot of the building, including electricity and natural gas. The building achieved a one percent reduction in Site Energy Intensity compared to the previous year’s baseline. This continued improvement supports lower overall energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions.

Water Efficiency
High-efficiency plumbing fixtures have contributed to low water consumption, with the building using an average of 8.91 gallons of water per square foot annually. This performance reflects ongoing improvement in water efficiency compared to previous reporting periods.

Materials & Resources
The building’s waste management program continues to demonstrate effective material handling and landfill diversion. During the performance period, the overall waste diversion rate was approximately 32%, meaning nearly one-third of operational waste was recycled or composted.

Indoor Environmental Quality
The building maintained strong indoor environmental quality, with an average Occupant Satisfaction score of 85.71 out of 100. Indoor air quality testing results showed an average carbon dioxide concentration of 832.69 parts per million and an average maximum total volatile organic compound concentration of 360 micrograms per cubic meter.

Location & Transportation

Over 20% of building occupants reported using sustainable transportation options. Reported methods included carpooling, public transit such as buses and trains, alternative fuel vehicles, and active transportation modes such as walking, biking, or electric scooters.