The commercial component of Frisco's Green Building Program includes:
- 100% of the roof complies with Energy Star™ Cool Roof Program specifications
- 50% reduction of water consumption
- Construction waste recycling
- Shade tree requirements
- Solar orientation
The program kicked off in November 2006, after more than a year of data collection and analysis, making Frisco the first city in the country to have a mandatory Green Building Program for all residential and commercial construction.
Commercial / Multi-Family Standards
Click here to download the Commercial Green Building Program standards for all non-residential and multi-family construction within the City of Frisco.
Results / Achievements
As of November 1, 2012:
- “Green” Commercial Space Built 7,745,510 Sq Ft
- Commercial Landscaping Water Savings 241,526,151 Gallons
- Shade Trees Planted 8,160
- Low Impact Development (LID) Projects Built 75
- Bioretention Areas Established 231,432 Sq Ft
National certification has been achieved for the following projects:
- Dobson Flooring (LEED® Silver)
- Duke Office Park (Energy Star™)
- Centennial Medical Offices I & II (Energy Star™)
- La Valencia Apartments (Energy Star™)