Case Study
Civic Building Sustainability Program: City Hall, Denver
This case study focuses on measurable water savings and accessibility compliance in a civic building restroom upgrade. Jump to Results if you want the key numbers first.
Challenge
Challenge:
As part of Denver’s green initiative, City Hall targeted a 40% reduction in restroom water use while improving accessibility compliance (ADA). Municipal sustainability programs often rely on measurable conservation principles like those outlined by
Denver Water’s sustainability commitments.
Solution
Solution:
ArchFaucet delivered ADA-compliant, touchless faucets with adjustable run times and integrated data logging for water tracking. Installation was combined with low-flow urinals and smart soap dispensers. Sustainability benchmarks are frequently aligned with green building frameworks such as
LEED (USGBC).
Results
Performance outcomes were tracked to show real-world impact and support reporting.
- 46% reduction in total water use (verified by city utilities).
- Annual savings: $12,300 in water and energy costs.
- Compliance with ADA and LEED-Gold standards.
- Public feedback highlighted improved hygiene perception and reduced waiting lines.
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned: Data-enabled fixtures create measurable proof for sustainability reporting — essential for municipalities and government facilities.
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