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| Gensler designed the first "green" car dealership in U.S. Gensler has designed the first "green" car dealership in the country that has been registered for a rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The sustainable dealership, Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, is located at 3350 S. Central Expressway at El Dorado Parkway. Sustainable design elements such as water-efficient bathroom faucets and high-efficiency lighting permeate the building. Its aluminum exterior is made up of 80 percent recycled materials, and the carpet incorporates recycled automotive windshield glass. Additionally, a car wash uses recycled water, and waste oil from oil changes will be used to generate heat in portions of the building during winter. Gensler incorporated bicycle racks for employees and preferred parking for vans to encourage ride sharing. The surroundings are landscaped with native Texas plants and grasses that require little water and are disease resistant. Roof and condensate water is harnessed for irrigation. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |