Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center
Northwest 10th and Irving streets - Portland, OR 97209
Certifications and awards
Certifications:
LEED-NC gold
Awards:
PGE Earth Advantage Green Certified
Energy
Energy use and generation:
Carbon offsets or Green Tags purchased
Renewable power purchased
Enhanced, ongoing energy metering and monitoring or commissioning
Energy sub-metering within tenant spaces
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling:
User-controlled thermostats
Appliances and equipment:
ENERGY STAR-rated equipment and appliances
Lighting:
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Use of LEDs
Skylights or other daylighting features
Daylighting sensor controls
Motion sensor controls
Exterior light pollution reduction
Water
Indoor water use:
Low-flow toilets
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Waterless urinals
Surface water management:
Permeable surface materials
Bioswale(s)
Ecoroof, roof garden, green roof
Building surroundings
Nearby amenities:
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Car share vehicle nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Park/open space/wildlife area nearby
Landscaping:
No use of invasive plants
Limited or no use of grass or turf
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Building materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Exposed concrete as finished floor
Recycled content in carpet or cushions
Exterior finishes:
Recycled paint
Design and construction planning:
Salvaged reusable building materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials
Operations
Shared resources:
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage and changing area
Carpooling information available
Waste, recycling and composting::
Occupant recycling greater than 30% of total waste
Toxic materials source reduction program
Composts food waste on or off site
Indoor environmental quality:
Dedicated outdoor air supply for each unit
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Permanent walk-off mats OR shoe storage OR central vacuum
Education for building managers:
Building Manager's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Education for tenants:
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Other green features
Other innovative green features:
<p>First LEED gold-rated historic building in the country.
</p><p>98% of construction debris reused or reclaimed.
</p><p>75% of existing construction shell reused.
</p><p>50% of materials harvested locally.
</p><p>Used 75% salvaged wood. Of 25% new wood, majority was FSC-certified.
</p><p>20% energy savings achieved via efficient windows, fixtures and ventilation system.
</p><p>Environmentally innovative interior materials: recycled paint, wheatboard
cabinets and rubber flooring from recycled tires </p>
Short Description:
<p>
The Natural Capital Center, a former warehouse in Portland's Pearl
District, was rebuilt to create a marketplace where innovative ideas
for a conservation economy could take hold and flourish. Four distinct
rental spaces provide flexibility and easy access from downtown
Portland, making this destination ideal for a host of business,
community, and social gatherings. The creative use of natural sunlight,
soaring ceilings with exposed wood beams and gleaming honey-colored
floors invigorate the space and help foster the free-flow of ideas and
the building of relationships. The Center has been acclaimed by civic leaders and has already gained recognition as an important contribution to the city's landscape, a unique blend of environmental innovation and historic restoration.
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Property type(s):
Office
Retail
Restaurant
Rentable property type(s):
Office
Retail
Restaurant
Amenities:
On-site parking - outdoor
On-site bike parking - outdoor
On-site bike parking - indoor
Historic building
Free WiFi
Common area/lounge
Access to public transport
Access to highways
Wheelchair access
Other amenities:
The Center includes outdoor seating, a public atrium, a resource center, and an outdoor terrace with fireplace. All floors incorporate display areas for exhibits and shared information. The Billy Frank, Jr. Conference Center, with its advanced audio-visual capabilities, is available to business and community groups for meetings, workshops, receptions and other events.
Building size:
70,000
Pictures of the Property:
The Natural Capital Center, a former warehouse in Portland's Pearl District, was rebuilt to create a marketplace where innovative ideas for a conservation economy could take hold and flourish. Four distinct rental spaces provide flexibility and easy access from downtown Portland, making this destination ideal for a host of business, community, and social gatherings. The creative use of natural sunlight, soaring ceilings with exposed wood beams and gleaming honey-colored floors invigorate the space and help foster the free-flow of ideas and the building of relationships. The Center has been acclaimed by civic leaders and has already gained recognition as an important contribution to the city's landscape, a unique blend of environmental innovation and historic restoration.
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