Corvias pursues unique public-private partnerships designed to solve large-scale infrastructure challenges aligning community interests in the spirit of stewardship and common purpose.

Corvias:

§ Holds LEED® professional credentials through the U.S. Green Building Certification Institute

§ Partners with local area environmental stakeholders on best management practices - including military leadership, Directorates of Public Works (DPW), State Environmental Departments and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

§ Partners with the Department of Defense in managing green utility programs for 24,000+ homes

§ 50-year partner with Army and Air Force

In the GREENCorvias is an environmental steward of the 12,644 acres where we manage more than 24,000 homes that we built or renovated across 13 municipalities from Florida to Alaska. We are proactive in designing and implementing environmental controls to improve processes and promote conservation by using Best Management Practices (BMPs) to sustain natural resources. As a trusted partner, we take our responsibility to improve the quality of life and environment for the communities we serve very seriously.

Low Impact Design (LID)/Green Infrastructure (GI)

Corvias Green Numbers

Corvias is committed to employing sustainable and renewable solutions in the communities where we live and work. This begins with site design and development. During design plans for specific construction projects, Corvias implements innovative sustainability practices to achieve long-term functionality while using available resources.

These measures include reusing existing building slabs for new construction, recycling crushed concrete for road beds and balancing soil on construction sites. Other BMPs include:

§ Advanced storm water management techniques utilizing bio-swales and rain gardens to naturally filter pollutants through plantings and layered sub-soils.

§ Use of drought tolerant and native plant materials in the landscape to reduce the demand for irrigation water.

§ Recycling stations adjacent to trash collection for paper, cardboard, glass and metals.

Micro Bio-retentionWhat it is: Micro bio-retention is a system that treats storm water runoff from impervious surfaces by passing it through a filter bed mixture of sand, soil and organic matter.

Benefits: These systems naturally remove pollutants, contaminants and sediment from runoff, which helps protect and improve the quality of surrounding bodies of water.

6,000+ tons of household materials recycled by residents since 2010.

47,216 tons of construction materials saved from landfills.

Enough energy to power 3,340 households for one year.

Equal to approximately 7,000 cars permanently removed from the road.

Bio-retentionWhat it is: Bio-retention systems collect and filter storm water runoff from paved surfaces like sidewalks and parking lots.

Benefits: These systems improve water quality, and protect rivers and streams by removing sediment and trace metals before water reaches storm drains. They also reduce the speed of runoff water to help prevent flooding.

MULCH LAYER

PLANTING SOIL

FILTER FABRIC

GRAVEL MEDIA

PLANTING MEDIA

BRIDGING SAND

PERFORATED UNDERDRAIN PIPE

MULCH LAYER

PLANTING SOIL

FILTER FABRIC

GRAVEL MEDIA

PLANTING MEDIA

BRIDGING SAND

PERFORATED UNDERDRAIN PIPE

620,716 CFLs changed out saving 175M kilowatt hours.

$1.6B contracted to local and small businesses helps the local economy and environment.

Saved enough energy to power every household in Washington, D.C. for 4 months.

Sourcing materials locally helps reduce carbon emissions for material delivery to job site.

Rain Gardens What it is: Rain gardens are shallow constructed depressions planted with native plants and grasses. They collect storm water runoff from hard surfaces such as roofs, sidewalks or parking lots.

Benefits: Rain gardens filter pollution, improve water quality, protect rivers and streams, reduce drainage problems, provide habitats for wildlife and recharge local groundwater.

Grass Swale/PaveWhat it is: Grass swale and pave are porous pavement structures that provide a hard but permeable surface.

Benefits: Porous paving surfaces allow water to soak into the ground, protect plant root systems from compaction, reduce runoff, and help prevent flooding and erosion.

Native PlantsWhat it is: Native plants include vegetation best adapted to soil and temperature conditions in a local area.

Benefits: Native plants often require less fertilizer and watering, are resistant to pests and diseases and provide food and shelter to native animals.

GRASS SWALE

GRASS PAVE

Bio-swales What it is: Bio-swales are planted landscape elements designed to filter pollutants from surface water runoff.

Benefits: Bio-swales filter pollution, protect streams and rivers, improve water quality, create habitats for wildlife and reduce chances of flooding and erosion.

Energy Efficiency

§ Use of ENERGYSTAR® rated appliances reduce unit energy consumption.

§ Gas-fired hot water heaters and furnaces with clean burning natural gas reduce the demand for plant generated electricity.

§ Installation of high-efficiency furnaces and air-conditioning units reduce overall energy demand, cost and pollutants.

§ Programmable thermostats control thermal comfort, prevent continual heating and cooling loss and reduce cost to residents.

§ Use of long-life fluorescent lighting in common areas and clubhouses reduce energy consumption and replacement cost of bulbs.

§ Exterior lighting design minimizes night time light pollution through the use of shields and light deflectors at the source.

§ Utility conservation programs drive down consumption and encourage residents to use responsible amounts of electricity.

Water Efficiency

§ Use of low-flow toilets, faucets and showers reduce potable water consumption and impact on sewage treatment plants.

§ Filtered water station in the clubhouse near the fitness area reduces plastic bottled water use and disposal.

Construction Materials

§ Sourcing of regional building materials reduces transportation cost and carbon emissions from delivery vehicles.

§ Low-maintenance building materials on the exterior shell require little maintenance such as painting, re-treatment or waterproofing.

§ Recycling construction material waste reduces landfill pressure, transportation costs and carbon impacts.

Environmental Quality

§ No smoking zones around homes and clubhouses eliminate airborne contaminants and intake into ventilation systems.

Preventative Maintenance

§ Robust annual preventative maintenance program prevents potential problems inside homes and identifies areas where efficiencies can be improved.

Public Outreach and Promotion

§ Promotes conservation awareness to residents and engages local community on sustainability-focused events and initiatives.

More Renewable SolutionsAWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS

§ Merit Award for Excellence, Kansas Preservation Alliance (2014)

§ National Award, Top Five Award for 10,000+ Units including attaining the highest score in that classification for 6 of 7 years, SatisFacts (2006-2012)

§ Superior Resident Satisfaction Portfolio Scores and Awards, SatisFacts (2007– 2012)

§ People’s Choice Winner, White House Joining Forces Community Challenge (2012)

§ Above and Beyond Award, DoD Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (2011)

§ Patriot Award (2009)

§ Commander’s Award for Public Service, Army (2009)

§ Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (2009)

§ Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (2009)

§ Private Sector Partner of the Year, Association of Defense Communities (2009)

§ The Commanding General’s Certificate of Merit, Major General Virgil L. Packett II (2008)

§ Certificate of Appreciation, Secretary of the Army (2006)

§ Award for Distinguished and Meritorious Service in Support of the Professional Housing Management Association (PHMA) (2006)

§ Excellence in Military Privatization Award – National Association of Installation Developers (2003)

§ Various Energy Star Leadership in Housing Awards (multiple years)

June 2014

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