Tenants and their employees are finding that it is increasingly important for them to be accommodated in a work environment that minimizes its impact on the environment. Some building managers, like Barker Pacific Group at Hamilton Landing, have discovered that owning and operating green buildings is more than just a marketing ploy, but generates real efficiencies that now allow cost savings for tenants and ownership and provide ownership with a strong competitive edge in the real estate market. The hangers at Hamilton Landing enjoy the following green attributes: .

First Place American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) for Commercial Buildings recognizing outstanding achievement in the innovative design of buildings in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation. Hamilton Landing enjoys the highest indoor air quality (IAQ) in either Marin or Sonoma counties.

Energy efficiency above Title 24 standards. Ownership earned rebates from PG&E in excess of $38,000 per building through the “Savings by Design” program.

Building Management System (BMS), this shuts off the lights in every suite at a pre-scheduled time.

Bicycle storage and parking facilities for each hangar.

Men’s and Women’s Shower/Locker rooms in each Hangar.

Parking capacity for alternative transportation.

Low-flow water devices.

Drip irrigation only for all on-site landscaping, minimizing water usage and water waste.

Low emitting carpet tile with recycled content.

Low VOC paints and carpet glue.

High performance glass.

T-5 fluorescent lamps, the newest highest efficiency lamps.

Variable frequency drives (VFD’s) for all HVAC units.

Under floor air system for efficient and easily re-programmable HVAC and electric distribution.

Light colored, insulated roof.