The RVCA is committed to building a green building that will showcase and demonstrate practices that support natural features and functions.

Conservation and Sustainability Features:

• LEED Certification
• using an integrated design process that is consistent with EnerCan for the
  C-2000 Program
• day lighting and energy efficient lighting
• passive solar heating/shading
• ventilation and heat recovery
• integration of water and watershed themes into the building and landscaping by using swales, native plants, settling ponds and a constructed wetland
• showcase handling of storm water and wastewater to far exceed minimum standards
• natural materials
• local materials

EnerCan's C-2000 Program focuses on energy performance and water conservation. Additional criteria was developed for maintenance of site ecology and improved levels of indoor environmental quality.