ENVIRONMENTAL

Two North Shore (TNS) is a LEED^TM Core and Shell Pilot Project and certification is expected in 2008 once Building C is completed. Current tracking of credits puts the project at LEED^TM certification. Once this happens, TNS will be the first LEED^TM Core and Shell certified development in Chattanooga. It will also be one of the first LEED^TM Core and Shell certified commercial and retail developments in the state of Tennessee.

Please read more below about our enviromentally responsible development, or CLICK HERE to download a PDF document about Two North Shore's environmetal initiatives.

THE SITE
• The Two North Shore project has been build on a
   former industrial site.
• The construction process has contained and capped
   contaminated soils on site so the land is usable again.
• Tenants will bring needed diversity to the area.
• Project meets EPA guidelines for stormwater
   management during construction.

(SS 1, SS 3)

ENERGY PERFORMANCE
• Energy efficient HVAC systems have been used    throughout the project.
• A portion of the development’s energy will be off-set    through the purchase of “green” or renewable
   energy credits.
• Mechanical units use refrigerant that does not    contribute to ozone depletion.

(EA 1, EA 6)

RECYCLING
• Central locations are provided for storage and pick-    up of tenant recyclable waste.

(MR Prerequisite 1)

INDOOR CHEMICAL AND POLLUTANT CONTROL
• Walk off mats minimize dirt a debris carried into
   tenant spaces.
• Tenants are encouraged to use environmentally
   friendly cleaning products.
• Adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings emit low
   or no amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Carpet systems used in the core and shell spaces
   meet requirements for low or no VOCs.
(IEQ 5, ID 1.1)

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
• Preferred parking is provided for Hybrid and low-
   emitting vehicles.
• Two North Shore is within ½ a mile of the CARTA
   North Shore bus route.

(SS 4.3, SS 4.1)

INTERIOR LIGHTING
• Large windows with low-e insulating glass bring in
   natural daylight light and views.
• Electric lights provide energy efficient lighting.

(IEQ 8.1, EA 1)

LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION
• Site lighting fixtures have shields to minimize the    amount of light emitted    into the night sky.

(SS 8)

BUILDING MATERIALS
• When possible, recycled materials or materials
   containing recycled content were used.
• 20% of materials used in construction were
   manufactured within 500 miles
• Regional economy supported and environmental
   impacts of transportation minimized.
• Construction waste was recycled or re-used as
   applicable rather than sent to a landfill, with a goal
   of 75% diversion.
(MR 5.1)

REGIONAL LANDSCAPING
• Plant species are native to the region and are
   drought tolerant once established.

(WE 1.1)

WATER EFFICIENCY
• There is a rainwater collection system to provide
   water for irrigation; therefore, no potable water is
   used for irrigating.
• Dual-flush water closets reduce the amount of
   potable water used indoors.

(WE 1.1)