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Sustainability principles engaged at Arrowhead Springs prior to the development phase (based
on LEED’s six categories and point rating):

1. Sustainable Site = 11 points out of 14 possible

• Erosion & Sedimentation Control. Arrowhead Springs will comply with local Erosion and Sedimentation
  Control standards and codes in order to prevent the loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff
  and/or wind erosion, including stockpiling of topsoil for reuse; and to prevent sedimentation of storm sewer
  or receiving streams and/or air pollution with dust and particulate matter.
• Site Selection. Arrowhead Springs has:
  
  Set aside acreage for vineyards to serve as a perimeter fire barrier and as a productive agricultural use in
  keeping with the historic past of the San Bernardino region;
  
  Intentionally avoided any construction of buildings on land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above
  the 100-year flood elevation;
  
  Set aside 1,400 acres, over 70%, of its property to the preservation of the watershed and wildlife. No
  construction is planned in habitat areas of species listed as threatened or endangered by the Federal or
  State governments;
  
  Planned no construction within 100 feet of any wetlands.
• Alternative Transportation.
  
  Arrowhead Springs is within ¼ mile of local bus lines on 40th Street and Waterman Avenue;
  
  Electric car charging stations have been installed and more are planned once development begins. No
  liquid or gaseous fueling facilities are permitted in the development, except for maintenance vehicles.
  These facilities are outdoors and located away from residences and public buildings;
  
  Specific parking facilities at Arrowhead Springs are designed to be shared by multiple users at different
  times during the business day and evenings. Parking areas will be provided for preferred users,
  including hybrid vehicles, golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV), and carpools.
• Reduced Site Disturbance. Arrowhead Springs:
  
  Will restore a minimum of 50% of the open area adjacent to building property by planting native or
  adapted vegetation;
  
  Has significantly reduced the development footprint; 1400 acres, over 70% of the property, is protected
  as open space and watershed, 199 acres is designated as a golf course, and there are over 20 acres of
  public parks.
• Stormwater Management.
  
  Arrowhead Springs will implement a stormwater management plan;
  
  No net increase in the rate and quantity of stormwater runoff will occur in over 80% of the property. A
  stormwater management plan will result in a 25% decrease in the rate and quantity of stormwater runoff
  in the immediate manmade building areas;
  
  A treatment system will be designed to remove 80% of the average annual post development total
  suspended solids (TSS), and 40% of the average annual post development total phosphorous (TP).
• Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands.
  
  Reduction of heat islands will be achieved (within 5 years following construction) by 1) providing shade
  on at least 30% of non-roof impervious surfaces, such as parking lots, paved roads, walkways, patios,
  and promenades; 2) by using light-colored/high-albedo materials and in major commercial areas; and, 3)
  parking spaces will be provided under structures;
  
  Roof-compliant, high-reflectance, and high emissivity roofing materials are currently used. The 25,000
  square foot new conference center has been designed with a turf roof surface over 100% of its area.
• Light Pollution Reduction.
  
  Artificial lighting at Arrowhead Springs will not exceed current Illuminating Engineering Society of
  North America foot-candle level requirements;
  
  Artificial lighting design will be directed entirely on building envelopes, pathway and driveway
  surfaces, with no direct-beam illumination of the sky.
• 2. Water Efficiency = 3 points out of 5 possible
• Water Efficient Landscaping. Arrowhead Springs will utilize high efficiency irrigation technology and
  reclaimed site water in order to reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% over conventional
  means.
• Use Innovative Wastewater Technologies. Arrowhead Springs will:
  
  Not use any municipally provided potable water for building sewage conveyance;
  
  Treat 100% of wastewater on site to tertiary standards.
• Water Use Reduction. Arrowhead Springs will employ strategies, which in aggregate, use 20% less water
  than the water use baseline calculated for the project (not including irrigation).
• 3. Energy & Atmosphere = 12 points out of 17 possible
• Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning. AWP (Arrowhead Water & Power) will engage a
  commissioning authority; review design intent and basis of design documentation; include commissioning
  requirements in construction documents; develop and utilize a commissioning plan; verify installation,
  functional performance, training and documentation; and complete a commissioning report.
• Minimum Energy Performance. Arrowhead Springs will meet California Title 24 building energy
  efficiency and performance.
• CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment. Arrowhead Springs will use currently available HVAC&R
  systems that are CFC-free.
• Optimize Energy Performance. By utilizing DOE-2 energy design software analysis, Arrowhead Springs
  will optimize energy performance by targeting a minimum of 40% reduction in energy consumption in new
  buildings and 30% reduction in existing buildings.
• Renewable Energy. Due to the vast geothermal resources, the project will supply a minimum of 20% of the
  total energy use for domestic hot water production.
• Additional Commissioning. AWP will conduct a focused review of the design prior to the construction
  documents phase; conduct a review of the Construction Documents when close to completion; conduct a
  selective review of contractor submittals of commissioned equipment; develop a re-commissioning
  management manual; provide a near-warranty end or post occupancy review.
• Ozone Depletion. It is the intent that Arrowhead Springs will install base building level HVAC and
  refrigeration equipment and fire suppression systems that do not contain HCFCs or Halon.
• Measurement & Verification. AWP will conduct long term continuous measurement of performance for:
  
  Lighting systems and controls;
  
  Constant and variable motor loads;
  
  Variable frequency drive operation;
  
  Chiller efficiency at variable loads;
  
  Cooling load;
  
  Air and water economizer and heat recovery cycles;
  
  Air distribution static pressures and ventilation air volumes;
  
  Boiler efficiencies;
  
  Building specific process energy efficiency systems and equipment; and
  
  Indoor water risers and outdoor irrigation systems.
• 4. Materials & Resources = 8 points out of 13 possible
• Storage & Collection of Recyclables. Arrowhead Springs will provide areas that are dedicated to separation,
  collection and storage of materials for recycling, including paper, glass, plastics, and metals.
• Building Reuse. Arrowhead Springs will maintain 100% of the existing historic hotel structure and shell
  and 50% non-shell (walls, floors, and ceilings).
• Construction Waste Management. Salvage approximately 75% of interior hotel furnishings, office furniture,
  art work, and reuse, sell, or donate miscellaneous designer or historical pieces.
• Resource Reuse. It is expected that the salvage and refurbishing of certain historic and signature designer
  components in the hotel and other properties will exceed 10% of the total interior building materials.
• Local/Regional Materials. It is expected that a minimum of 20% of building materials will be manufactured
  (final assembly) regionally within a radius of 500 miles from Arrowhead Springs.
• 5. Indoor Environmental Quality = 6 points out of 15 possible
• Minimum IAQ Performance. Arrowhead Springs will meet the minimum requirements of AS HRAE 62-
  1999, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and approved Addenda.
• Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control. Arrowhead Springs will prevent exposure of building occupants
  and systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke.
• Low-Emitting Materials.
  
  Arrowhead Springs will minimize the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially
  irritating, this includes adhesives, paints and coatings that meet the VOC limits of California, to provide
  installer and occupant health and comfort;
  
  Composite wood and agrifiber products will not contain urea-formaldehyde resins.
• Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control. Arrowhead Springs building occupants will not be exposed to
  potentially hazardous chemicals that adversely impact air quality.
• Thermal Comfort. Arrowhead Springs will comply with AS HRAE Standard 55-1992, Addenda 1995 for
  thermal comfort standards including humidity control within established ranges per southern California
  climate zone.
• Daylight & Views. Buildings at Arrowhead Springs will provide a connection between indoor spaces and
  outdoor environments through the introduction of sunlight and views into the occupied areas of the building
  by achieving a minimum Daylight Factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks, not
  including copy rooms, storage areas, mechanical, laundry, and other low occupancy support areas.
• 6. Innovation & Design Process = 2 points out of 5 possible
• Education. Arrowhead Springs will provide an educational program for Arrowhead Springs occupants,
  guests, and the public regarding the history of the site and facilities, including Native Americans, early
  pioneers, Hollywood’s Golden Era, and Campus Crusade for Christ ministry headquarters. Museums and
  library will be located on the premises.
• 7. LEED Accredited Professional
• Arrowhead Springs has a LEED Accredited Professional on staff, who is part of the principal design team.
  Since 1996, Paul Bierman-Lytle has participated in the master planning and site development of the entire
  project.
• 
  Arrowhead Springs Total Points Prior to Engaging LEED program = 40
• 
  LEED certification rating categories:
  Certified 26-32 points
  Silver 33-38 points
  Gold 39-51 points
  Platinum 52-69 points