Green Building Case Studies Technical Document and Research Center   Metro Atlantic/Central Base Expansion Project (PDF, 76 K) A construction waste management case study examining the recycling and reuse strategies Metro used to achieve an 84% recycling rate in the demolition of two city blocks prior to construction of the expanded Atlantic/Central Base project. Kent Pullen Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (PDF, 892 K) This case study describes the green building accomplishments on King County's first registered LEED project. LEED Certification is pending. Transit Division 2003 LEED Achievements (PDF, 635 K) This document reviews the Transit Division's capital projects for 2003 and describes how the LEED system was used to integrate green building strategies into the design process for both occupied buildings and non-certifiable public works projects. LEED assessment scorecards and descriptions of the green building techniques used are included for each project. King County Green Roof Study (PDF, 699 K) This study examines the feasibility of constructing a green roof on the new office building planned for the county. It includes information about green roofs in general, as well as local examples of green roofs installed on municipal buildings. Sustainable Development Center Business Plan (PDF, 1 MB) A business plan for the Puget Sound Sustainable Development Center. Includes a market analysis, operational overview and business cases. 2003 Green Team Annual Report (PDF, 297 K) A report on King County's green building achievements for the year 2003, compiled by the Green Team. 2002 Green Team Annual Report (PDF, 187 K) A report on King County's green building achievements for the year 2002, compiled by the Green Team. Return to the Green Building Resources Home Page Return to the Research Center Home Page