Alliance Center

Energy and Atmosphere: The Alliance Center has installed energy efficient measures which have resulted in reduced energy consumption and utility bills, while the number of building occupants has doubled. Click here to learn more

• T-8 Fluorescent and Ballasts: The Alliance Center reduced its energy consumption by 40% just by changing out the lamps. Click here to learn more
• Comfortable Lighting: Optimal lighting levels are created automatically with a photo cell that balances the amount of artificial light with incoming natural light. Click here to learn more
• Occupancy Sensors: Energy consumption is reduced when the lights turn off naturally when the room is unoccupied with a simple sensor. Click here to learn more
• Direct Digital Control System: The DDC system minimizes energy costs by allowing customization of the temperature in multiple zones throughout the building. Click here to learn more
• Glass Front Doors: With the special features of the high performance insulating glass, the Alliance Center doors have a heat resistance value almost 4 times that of traditional double pane glass. Click here to learn more
• Window Tinting: The windows in all of the lobbies have a special film that rejects 99% of UV radiation, reduces glare and saves energy. Click here to learn more
• Window Shade Screens: The Alliance Center uses 100% recycled and recyclable screens that help save on energy consumption. Click here to learn more
• Water Fountains: Water fountains that aren’t chilled save the Alliance Center $200 per year. Click here to learn more
• Wind Energy: The Alliance Center purchases wind power for 100% of its energy needs which helps support the continued development of clean, renewable electricity. Click here to learn more

Water Efficiency: All of the Alliance Center’s more efficient water fixture models have reduced the building’s water consumption by 84%. click here to learn more

• Faucet Flow Restrictors: This inexpensive aerator is a great way to save water and the energy required to heat that water. click here to learn more
• Monthly Water Bills: All of the improved water fixtures save the Alliance Center $4,500 per year, which will pay back the $22,000 investment in the fixtures in less than five years. click here to learn more
• Infra Red Self-Generating Faucets: These faucets provide a no-touch convenience and save water and energy by generating its own hydropower. click here to learn more
• Low Flow Shower heads: The Alliance Center showerheads deliver less than 2 gallons per minute which provides significant conservation results. click here to learn more
• Dual Flush Toilets: This gives an option whether to use more or less water to flush, depending on the need. click here to learn more
• One-Gallon Toilets: The Alliance Center toilets consume just 1 gallon per flush with the assistance of a pressure device that moves the water twice as fast. click here to learn more
• Water Free Urinals: This is one of the greatest water conserving appliances at the Alliance Center that is also hands-free, increasing restroom hygiene. click here to learn more

Materials & Resources: The Alliance Center was design with resource use in mind. We eliminated as many as possible and only used reclaimed, recycled or sustainably sourced materials whenever possible. Click here to learn more

• Acoustics Muffled Zone: Sound absorbing ceiling tiles, office partitions and sound boards limit noise distractions in an open floor plan that lets natural light and air flow. Click here to learn more
• Post-Beam Construction: Douglas Fir trees were hand-hewn and hand-sawed to create the posts and beams at the Alliance Center.  Click here to learn more
• Fire Doors: The doors leading into the stairwell are strong and fire-proof and use low-VOC sealants and no-formaldehyde binders. Click here to learn more
• Bamboo: Bamboo is a great alternative wood for furniture and flooring because of how quick growing it is.  Click here to learn more
• Reclaimed Wood: Some of the Alliance furniture is made from samples of reclaimed materials that had been diverted from the waste system. Click here to learn more
• Carpet Tiles: The Alliance Center uses interface carpet tiles that contribute to the sustainable use of resources and improve indoor air quality without the use of toxic glues.  Click here to learn more
• Furnishings Sustainable from Start to Finish: Most of the furnishings in the Alliance Center are made from reused or recycled materials.  Click here to learn more
• Insulation: Installing insulation may reduce energy bills up to 30% while creating a more comfortable indoor environment.  Click here to learn more
• Natural Flooring: The Alliance Center counter tops and linoleum floors are made of a natural product called Marmoleum.  Click here to learn more
• Recycling Program: The Alliance Center offers a Single Stream Recycling Program to building employees and visitors which greatly increases participation in recycling.  Click here to learn more
• Wheat Board: The Wheat board in the building is made from an agricultural waste called wheat chaff and uses no formaldehyde in its bonding agent.  Click here to learn more
• EPA & the Green Roof: A neighbor of the Alliance Center, the Environmental Protection Agency building has the first vegetated roof in Colorado.  Click here to learn more

Indoor Environmental Quality: The Alliance Center uses products and materials that help make the indoor environment feel more natural and comfortable. click here to learn more

• Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products: The Alliance Center is cleaned with products that are recycled, biodegradable and non-toxic as much as possible. click here to learn more
• Lexan Dividers: These walls let in natural light and save energy while still providing privacy. click here to learn more
• Paints & Sealers: The Alliance Center has only low emitting VOC products that improve indoor air quality and the health of the people in the building. click here to learn more
• Walk Off Mats: Commercial quality doormats help prevent 80-90% of the dirt on people’s feet from entering the building. click here to learn more

Sustainable Sites: We designed and operate the Alliance Center in a way that minimizes the environmental impact of our tenants as well as our surrounding footprint. click here to learn more

• Biking to Work: The Alliance Center encourages tenants to bike to work by providing convenient bike racks and showers for bikers. click here to learn more
• Mass Transit: The location of the Alliance Center is conveniently located next to bus stops and the light rail and a RTD kiosk in the building provides information on transit routes and schedules. click here to learn more
• Xeriscaping: Plants selected for the Alliance Center garden are adapted to Colorado’s weather. click here to learn more

Innovative Features: The Alliance Center uses features and partnerships to pave the way into the future. click here to learn more

• Touch Screen: The building’s touch screen lets visitors take a self-guided virtual tour and allows them to get to know the nonprofit organizations in the building. click here to learn more
• Digital Signs: This feature displays the current tenants and tenant-related events. click here to learn more
• Educational Partnerships – University of Colorado, Denver Design Studio: graduate students partnered with Alliance staff to create designs for an updated green and collaborative office building. click here to learn more

Collaboration: The design of the Alliance Center workplace encourages team environments. click here to learn more

• Dog Friendly: The presence of dogs in the building increases morale and encourages tenants to meet each other. click here to learn more
• Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers: When non-profit organizations share office space, equipment and services, the costs are more affordable and there are more opportunities for collaboration. click here to learn more
• Shared Services – Conference Rooms: The Alliance Center has multiple rooms and nooks that are available to tenant organizations as well as outside groups. click here to learn more ‎
• Shared Equipment: When organizations share services and equipments, it benefits the bottom line of each participant. click here to learn more
• Mail Boxes: A block of mail boxes in a single location provides an opportunity for tenants to meet up with each other. click here to learn more
• Shared Phone System: The Alliance Center’s building-wide digital phone system provides advanced phone operating systems for all the tenants to use. click here to learn more

Accessibility: The Alliance Center ensures total accessibility to everyone. click here to learn more

• ADA Features: Removing barriers make buildings more accessible to people with disabilities, children, elderly and people carrying heavy loads. click here to learn more