Green Building

Buildings account for 40% of US carbon emissions so it is essential to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation and resource conservation. Mixt Greens focuses on these issues in every construction decision and implements the following in each restaurant:

* Use of zero-volatile organic compound (VOC) paint and formaldehyde-free plywood that doesn’t off-gas toxic chemicals as-well-as 100% recycled paint for dark colors

* Optimization of energy performance in lighting with compact fluorescents, use of a dual zone HVAC systems, installation of Energy Star rated equipment and appliances, installation of sensors and timers for lights

* Use of rapidly renewable and recycled materials such as tables made from 100% recycled detergent bottles, palm wood finishes, recycled steel wainscoting, and concrete flooring with high-fly ash content

* Utilization of natural light and daylight, temperature and ventilation controls, and window tinting on southern exposures

* All wood products are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified

* Our spaces were designed by LEED certified, San Francisco architect William Duff of WD Arch.