The Joint Operations Centre (JOC) received a LEED® Gold Standard. The Joint Operations Centre project is the first building of its kind in The Town's history.
The JOC includes the following green design considerations to create a healthy and efficient working environment while decreasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Locally-sourced products and natural materials
- Low-volatile organic compound (VOC) products
- Installation of solar panels
- Green houses to grow plant materials for use within Town
- Rain water harvesting used in green houses and for vehicle and equipment wash bay
- Green roofs
- White roofs reducing heat retention and the "heat island" effect
- Windows to capture natural light and provide views to natural spaces
- Operable windows for fresh air
- Interior and exterior LED lighting systems
- Water conservation low-flow hands-free plumbing fixtures
- Tree harvesting
- High efficiency heating and cooling systems
- Fresh air ventilation systems
- Building automation and control system
- Motion sensor lighting control
- Drought resistant plantings
- Pervious concrete drainage systems to control storm water
- Carpool designated parking
- Electronic vehicle charging stations
The JOC does not have any permittable rooms or halls.