Posted on May 22, 2008 - by Teresa
Harsch Greening Project
Over the next month BJG will be “greening” Harsch’s tenant improvement specifications. BJG will be writing the specifications so that future improvements in the Hacienda West and Hacienda Lakes properties are sustainable. This will include specifying a local sourced carpet that also has a recycled content, as well as is recyclable. Paints will be low VOC. Countertops will be Greenguard certified to include minimal air pollutants. Door options will include wood that is forested to meet FSC standards for forest management.
Beyond material specifications the contractor will be required to minimize waste sent to the landfills, which has become common practice in this region, so to take it further we will encourage reusing existing equipment and materials. The contractors staff will also not be allowed to smoke in or around the premises to promote air quality.
Harsch is a proactive property owner and manager who is also implementing other sustainable practices. The buildings janitors have switched to a green cleaning program including changing out products and procedures to promote air quality. They will be upgrading their irrigation controllers to operate based on weather patterns. And restroom upgrades will be made to reduce water usage inside the building.
Lastly to help the tenants within Harsch’s properties BJG will be assisting with an outline of items that the tenants can do to make their own impact within their businesses. This document will be included in a tenant handbook.
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