Java Metro Center is proud to be a forward-thinking globally-aware project, designed, built and operated with special attention to minimize impact on the environment by using state-of-the-art energy management systems and environmentally conscious products and materials. The Developer is an active and committed member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) The Managing Partner is a LEED Accredited Professional 111 Java is warm shell complete, and incorporates the following sustainable/green design and operating characteristics that collectively meet LEED Silver certification criteria, which can be increased at the TI stage: Site developed on previously developed land, not identified as an endangered habitat Immediate access to light rail for alternative transportation Preferred parking for low-emission and fuel efficient vehicles Dedicated parking for employee car pools Bike lockers and changing rooms with showers 50% of the site restored with adapted vegetation Certified “cool-roof” lowers energy usage and air-conditioning costs by 20 to 70 percent Operable windows located at corner area conference rooms Landscaping uses 100% non-potable reclaimed water Indoor & outdoor recycling facilities HVAC equipment and wet-fire suppression system do not use HCFCs or Halon Implemented Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for HVAC installation, efficient filtration and material protection Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emitting materials used in lobby and restrooms Green Label Plus rated lobby carpet Regional components and recycled content used in building materials where applicable Recessed floor grilles installed at every lobby entry to collect tracked contaminants Light controls for all individual spaces and motion sensors for core spaces; auto shut-off during unoccupied non-business hours Sunshading devices along Java and Borregas