15. Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants Low-e carpet (Green Label) Millwork - composite wood substrates with NO added urea formaldehyde Low-e VOC sealants & adhesives (GS-36) and paints (GS-11) Clear Wood Finishes (SMAQMD #1113) INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 13 POINTS
16. Low-e glass allows for internal spaces to be flooded with natural light while keeping out the invisible solar radiation that causes heat Efficient design allows for corner space to be conference room and not office INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 13 POINTS
17. Structure: The tower's distinctive framework is a "diagrid" of interlinked triangles, so structurally efficient that the building uses 20 % less steel than conventional designs require Education: Allowing group tours into the Hearst Tower and educating them on the importance of LEED buildings Green Housekeeping: The use of environmentally friendly products to clean and maintain the tower INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS 5 POINTS