Burlington’s ECHO Center. Vermont’s ECHO Center Designed by Smith-Alvarez-Sienkiewycz Architects, a Burlington architecture firm. Example of sustainable.

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Burlington’s ECHO Center

Vermont’s ECHO Center Designed by Smith-Alvarez-Sienkiewycz Architects, a Burlington architecture firm. Example of sustainable design strategies. Design, construction and operation follow stringent guidelines of the national LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.

More ECHO Facts The building draws on local materials, energy-saving operations, optimum efficiency equipment, and environmentally friendly materials. Facility-wide digital control system, fiber optic day lighting, a solar thermal system for water heating, auto dimming fluorescent lights, recycled content materials.

Building Features and LEED Points 0.8 gal/flush toilets0.8 gal/flush toilets Bike racksBike racks Reserved parking for electric vehiclesReserved parking for electric vehicles 56%of all lumber certified sustainable harvest56%of all lumber certified sustainable harvest 85% construction waste recycled.85% construction waste recycled. Credit 2 (1 point) Credit 4.2 (1 point) Credit 4.4 (1 point) Materials & Resources Credits Credit 7 (1 point) Materials & Resources Credits Credit 2.2 (2 points)