Architekton

464 S. Farmer Ave, Suite 101
Tempe,AZ
85281
https://www.architekton.com
480 894 4637

We are committed to sustainability

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs
• Replace T-12 fluorescent lamps with high-efficiency T-8, T-5 or LED lamps.
• Use partial lighting before and after public hours
• Use only necessary safety and security lighting
• Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas
• Replace HVAC units or systems with high-efficiency equipment
• Inspect and repair existing insulation above ceilings or under the roof
• Add insulation in areas of need
• Install landscaping to shade windows in sun-struck sections of your building
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Implement tactics to reach energy reduction goals
• Establish sustainable purchasing policies – prioritizing energy efficiency in the selection criteria for the purchase of new or replacement equipment
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities through energy reduction efforts
• Embed your sustainability goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainability initiatives within your industry association and work to solve challenges together
• Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating
• If you have a central air system, make sure the system is balanced
• Repair doors and windows that don’t close or seal properly
• Close window treatments during summer months

water

• Fix leaks!
• Monitor your water bills
• Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques
• Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Install appropriate low‐flow devices, shut‐off valves, faucet aerators and other water‐efficient equipment. Look for the WaterSense label
• Provide refrigerated drinking water
• Scrape dishes rather than rinsing them before washing
• Adjust sprinklers to ensure there is no overspray into non-landscaped areas
• Install high efficiency ENERGY STAR® appliances including clothes washers and dishwashers
• Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use
• Create a 5-year or 10-year sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Engage employees to incorporate water conservation in their homes and communities
• Use sustainable products and services
• Run only full loads in the clothes washers and dishwashers
• Water landscapes early in the morning or in the evening
• Clean windows only when needed
• Thaw food in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water
• Wash vehicles only when needed
• Discard clean water into plants instead of the drain
• Shut off water to unused areas to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Provide staff with transit fares for travel locally to business meetings
• Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees
• Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients
• Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel
• Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles
• Educate driving staff (fleet management) on efficient driving techniques
• Create a work from home (teleworking) option
• Reduce air travel
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success and incorporate a transportation section
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services
• Champion green initiatives to your industry association and solve eco-problems together
• Measure and report your progress and share your efforts with others

waste

• Set printers to print double sided
• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycling bins at key locations
• Encourage employees to sort materials into the proper categories through communication and signage if your community doesn’t have co-mingled or single stream recycling
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Use kitchenware and utensils that are either recyclable or compostable
• Recycle hazardous waste through the proper environmental compliance resources
• Set waste reduction goals
• Consider alternatives to purchasing products that are disposable and over-packaged
• Review packaging of products with a view to reducing packaging waste
• Consider leasing rather than purchasing products
• Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials
• Create 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement bold goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Implement a policy of zero waste in the office
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainable initiatives to your industry association and solve environmental problems together

purchasing

• Purchase FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified or 100% postconsumer recycled paper
• Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies
• Purchase refillable and reusable products
• Purchase fair trade coffee and tea
• Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments
• Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments
• Choose ENERGY STAR® products, which are certified for energy efficiency
• Introduce a policy that supports sustainable products
• Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins
• Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers
• “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” when making purchasing decisions
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement bold goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainable initiatives to your industry association and solve environmental problems together