Sustainability at Deloitte University

Quick facts

• During construction, 20 percent of materials used was regionally extracted, promoting local business and diminishing the amount of fuel used for shipping and decreasing emissions.
• Greenscaping with native plants and highly efficient landscape irrigation system leads to a 50 percent reduction in water usage.
• The open space around the facility provides a habitat for local vegetation and wildlife, diminishes heat that emanates from concrete, and helps purify storm water run-off.
• High-efficieny faucets are expected to reduce annual water consumption by 53,000 gallons.
• High albedo roofing is highly reflective absorbing less solar energy, reducing surface temperature, and decreasing heat transfer into the building.