FEATURES and BENEFITS (continued)

• Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control (EQ5) In order to minimize pollutant cross-contamination of regularly occupied areas, the owners of 500 New Jersey Avenue have installed permanent entryway systems (grills, grates, etc.) to capture dirt, particulates, etc. from entering the building at all high volume entryways. Where chemical use occurs (including housekeeping areas and copying/printing rooms), deck to deck partitions and separate outside exhaust meeting specific criteria defined by LEED have been provided.  Drains are also plumbed for appropriate disposal of liquid waste in spaces where water and chemical concentrate mixing occurs.
  
  
• Daylight & Views, Daylight (EQ8.1) The benefits of natural daylighting on occupant performance are just beginning to be confirmed in research studies. As mentioned relative to daylight sensing controls, tenants of 500 New Jersey Avenue will realize energy-related benefits resulting in reduced operating costs as a result of daylighting strategies as well.
  
  
• Daylight & Views, Views (EQ8.2) Almost everyone at 500 New Jersey Avenue gets a windowed office.