Breathe See Touch the Difference. The Cushman & Wakefield Headquarters Project Registers for LEED as part of the LEED EB&OM Project at 1290 Avenue of the Americas.

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Americans spend on average 90% of their
time indoors. A key component for
maintaining superior indoor airquality is
flushing out airborne contaminants.
Building codes require installation of
ventilation systems that provide adequate
airflow into a building. We have added
30% more outside air delivered to the
occupants when compared to what is
required by code. In addition, great
precautions were taken during the
construction phase to control dust and
debris and ensure that a high air quality
was maintained throughout the
occupied and unoccupied spaces.
LEED-CI: Energy & Atmosphere (credits 1&2)
Indoor Environmental Quality (credit 3.1)

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The goal of Green Housekeeping is to
safeguard human health while minimizing
the impact on the environment by
protecting ecosystems, improving air and
water quality, reducing solid waste and
conserving natural resources.
The building landlord,Vornado
RealtyTrust, along with our cleaning
agency, BMS, have developed a green
housekeeping program designed to
protect occupants and cleaning staff alike
by providing environmentally friendly
cleaning products and equipment.
An equal emphasis is placed on the
environmental sustainability of cleaning
operations and overall building health.
LEED-CI: Innovation in Design (credit 1)

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Purchasing building materials with a
high amount of recycled content helps
reduce the impacts resulting from the
extraction and processing of virgin
materials. Almost 30% of all furniture
and construction materials in this office
contain recycled content which
is a combination of both
pre- and post-consumer waste.
By using these recycled products,
we also reduce the amount of solid
waste volume that is sent to landfills
everyday and thereby reduce our
environmental footprint.
LEED-CI: Materials & Resources (credit 4)

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With construction and demolition
comes waste that needs to be disposed
of, often in landfills where pollutants can
escape into the soil, air and water.
By recycling and returning materials to
manufacturers, we were able to
redirect over 75% of the construction
waste from landfills. Ceiling tiles and
flooring were sent back to manufacturers
to be sold as used goods or reprocessed
into new products. Metals, wood, carpet,
paper and cardboard products were
sent to be recycled at the appropriate
locations. In this manner, almost 200 tons
of solid waste was diverted from landfills.
LEED-CI: Materials & Resources (credit 2.1 & 2.2)

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Burning fossil fuels during the production
of electricity releases pollutants into the
air that cause smog and acid rain. In an
effort to reduce our carbon footprint,
Cushman & Wakefield has entered into a
contract with a green power provider to
purchase clean, safe, and pollution-free
wind energy. This renewable energy
purchase avoids 2,311,648 pounds of
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from
conventional power plants using
nonrenewable fossil fuels. That CO2
emissions avoided compares to
NOT driving 227 passenger cars
for one year.
LEED-CI: Energy & Atmosphere (credit 4)

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The transportation of products from
the point of manufacture to installation
by truck, train, and boat contributes to
water and air pollution. By focusing on
locally made items such as furniture and
construction materials, we were able to
specify over 20% of the products used
in the renovation of this office as locally
manufactured within 500 miles New
York City, keeping transportation to a
minimum and also helping to support
our local economy.
LEED-CI: Materials & Resources (credit 5.1)

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Electricity generated from fossil fuels-oil
and coal impact the environment in
a myriad of adverse ways, beginning
with their extraction, transportation,
refining, and distribution. By designing
a highly efficient HVAC system that
surpasses local code and installing
Energy Star rated equipment, we have
provided for a more comfortable
indoor environment while also
reducing operating costs from power
consumption which also results in the
preservation of natural resources.
LEED-CI: Energy & Atmosphere (credit 1.3 & 1.4)

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Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)
are emitted as gases from certain solids
and liquids. VOC’s include a variety
of chemicals that can be odorous,
irritating, and potentially harmful.
In order to maintain a healthy indoor
air quality for occupants and installers,
all paints, sealants, adhesives, and
furniture systems selected for this
office have low to no VOC emissions.
LEED-CI: Indoor Environmental Quality (credits 4.1-4.5)

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Toilet flushing alone accounts for
approximately 4.8 billion gallons of
water per day in both commercial and
residential use. The Energy Policy Act
(EPA) of 1992 established water
conservation standards to be
implemented on all bathroom fixtures.
This saves an estimated 6.5 billion
gallons of water per year. By using
high-efficiency fixtures, such as low-flow
urinals and lavatories, we are able to
go above and beyond the EPA
requirements saving over 400,000
gallons of water per year.
LEED-CI:Water Efficiency (credit 1.1 & 1.2)