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Blue Sky Brandon Loves Green

 

Blue Sky Brandon is certified green by the Florida Green Building Coalition for their Hi-Rise Residential Standard - A certification program specifically for buildings above three stories, it helps owners integrate proven and cost-effective green building strategies during the design and construction of their buildings.

Green Features:

​  • Energy Performance is 23% more efficient than the current FL Energy Code.
 
• ENERGY STAR Appliances in Units.
 
• Low Flow Water Closets, Lavatory Faucets, Kitchen Faucets, and Showers in Units.
 
• Brandon Palms promotes alternative modes of transportation:
          
– Site is located within ½-mile walking distance of at least 15 basic services.
          
– Site is located within ¼- mile walking distance of (2) HART Bus Routes.
          
– Secure locations for bicycles have been provided.
 
• Over 43% of the project site is dedicated to open space.
 
• Smoke-Free Premises, with the exception of designated smoking areas.
 
• Sustainable construction practices
          
– Indoor Air Quality Management, During Construction – prevent indoor air quality
               problems resulting from construction process.
          
– Low-Emitting Materials including adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, and
               flooring systems were installed – improves indoor air quality.
          
– Over 75% of construction waste diverted from landfill.
 
• Commitment to green cleaning and green pest control practices
 
• Over 30% of building materials, based on cost, incorporate recycled materials.
 
• Over 50% of building materials, based on cost, were extracted and manufactured within
      700-miles of the project.

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