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THE DIFFERENCEAmericans 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, greatprecautions were taken during the

construction phase to control dust and debris and ensure that a high air quality

was maintained throughout theoccupied and unoccupied spaces.

LEED-CI: Energy & Atmosphere (credits 1&2)

Indoor Environmental Quality (credit 3.1)

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THE DIFFERENCEThe 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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THE DIFFERENCEPurchasing building materials with a

high amount of recycled content helps reduce the impacts resulting from the

extraction and processing of virginmaterials. Almost 30% of all furniture

and construction materials in this office contain recycled content which

is a combination of bothpre- 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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THE DIFFERENCEWith 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 toredirect 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 weresent 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)

THE DIFFERENCEBurning 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 carsfor one year.

LEED-CI: Energy & Atmosphere (credit 4)

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THE DIFFERENCEThe 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 ina myriad of adverse ways, beginning

with their extraction, transportation, refining, and distribution. By designing

a highly efficient HVAC system thatsurpasses 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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THE DIFFERENCE�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 indoorair quality for occupants and installers,

all paints, sealants, adhesives, andfurniture 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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THE DIFFERENCEToilet 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 waterconservation 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 togo above and beyond the EPA

requirements saving over 400,000gallons of water per year.

LEED-CI: Water Efficiency (credit 1.1 & 1.2)