Marlins Environmental Commitment

By incorporating a comprehensive sustainability strategy throughout the design and construction process, including site selection benefits, water use reduction, energy use reduction, an event recycling program, regionally-sourced and recycled content materials, construction waste management and care in the design of healthy interior environments, the Miami Ballpark District was able to earn Gold, surpassing the initial goal of LEED Silver.

loanDepot park received 40 points toward LEED Certification, thus becoming the most sustainable stadium in Major League Baseball. Many of loanDepot park's LEED points were based on innovative design, construction and operations measures.

Sustainable Site Selection

• loanDepot park is located in the Little Havana neighborhood on the former Orange Bowl site, resulting in community connectivity and multiple alternative transportation options (multiple bus lines and 319 bike racks).
• The District includes the four city of Miami public parking garages, which cover more than 72% of parking spaces from the intense Florida sun.

Water Efficiency

• Plumbing fixture design and operational strategies will reduce water use by an estimated 52% when compared against a similar project.
• Landscape design featuring native plant species, as well as species which have lower water demands, achieved a 60% potable water use reduction for irrigation purposes when compared against a similar project.

Energy & Atmosphere Conditions

• Through the thoughtful design of the building envelope as well as the mechanical, electrical, lighting, heating and cooling systems, the Miami Ballpark District achieved a 22.4% (by cost) energy use reduction when compared against a similar project.
• For the refrigeration systems at loanDepot park, no CFC-based refrigerants were used, which can cause depletion to the Earth's Ozone layer.

Materials & Resources

• The implementation of a comprehensive Event Recycling Plan ensures that loanDepot park will be one of the leaders in recycling efforts throughout Major League Baseball. Materials to be recycled include plastics, metals, paper, cardboard and glass.
• Through the combined efforts of Hunt-Moss Joint Venture and Suffolk Construction, the Miami Ballpark District was able to divert or recycle greater than 75% of construction waste from ending up in a local landfill.

Indoor Environment Quality

• The interior thermal and lighting systems were designed to allow adjustment to suite individual or space needs.
• loanDepot park is a smoke-free environment, with smoking prohibited within 25 feet of the building.
• Through the incorporation of low-emitting interior finish materials(including paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, carpet systems and composite wood components), loanDepot park assures a healthy indoor environment for employees and visitors.

*LEED-NC (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction) is a rating system that was designed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to guide and distinguish newly constructed, high performance buildings that have less of an impact on the environment, are healthier for those who use the building and are more efficient to operate than their conventional counterparts.