What Does Green Mean?

green design – A design, usually architectural, conforming to environmentally sound principles of building, material and energy use. A green building, for example, might make use of solar panels, skylights, and recycled building materials.
- Natural Resources Defense Council

Watch Video: The Green Tour

Go behind-the-scenes and see what makes our call center so green.

Pensacola Project

In September 2002, Navy Federal selected Pensacola as the site for a new environmentally-friendly call center. Here's the path we've followed to be green in Florida.

March 2003: Gov. Bush attends groundbreaking for Heritage Oaks Call Center

Nov. 2003: Building I opens – Gov. Bush attends

July 2005: Gov. Bush attends expansion announcement for Heritage Oaks

July 2006: Construction begins on Building II, Parking Deck and Central Energy Plant

Dec. 2006: Construction begins on Building III

May 2007: Building IV authorized for design and construction

Aug. 2007: Central Energy Plant and Parking Deck opens

Dec. 2007: Building II completed

Fall 2008: Building III to open

Spring 2011: Fourth and final office building slated to open

Learn More

U.S. Green Building Council
Navy Federal Online

Navy Federal Builds Green in Pensacola

Environment Is Top Priority on Navy Federal Construction Site

Navy Federal Credit Union is taking the LEED—Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design—in Pensacola. After opening the Heritage Oaks Call Center in 2003, Florida's first Gold-certified commercial building for environmental friendliness, Navy Federal went green again, opening a second building in late 2007. It's a fact—with two more green buildings on the way, Navy Federal is bringing jobs and environmental responsibility to Florida's Emerald Coast. Full Story From Metropolis (3mb)

Pensacola's Green Construction Facts

Navy Federal is proud to be constructing LEED gold standard office buildings in Pensacola. Here's how we achieved the highest standard in environmental friendliness:

• 84% of construction waste recycled, including cardboard, paper, plastic, steel/metal, wood, concrete and asphalt
• All specimen trees at the Pensacola site, including ancient live oaks, were preserved
• Irrigation needs are minimized by installation of bio-swales, which diverts rain water to a pond
• 400 feet of window glass provides an abundance of natural lighting and energy efficiency
• White roof reflects over 80% of sun's rays to minimize heat gain
• Aerators and motion sensors installed in lavatory faucets to conserve water
• Carpet tiles in buildings made from recycled content and are completely recyclable themselves
• Employees control heating/cooling at workstations through the floor to maximize comfort and minimize energy consumption
• Workstations are Herman Miller's Resolve system, which includes environmentally-friendly wheatboard

'Employee-Focused Workplace'

Navy Federal wants to attract Pensacola's skilled labor force by providing a unique employee-focused workplace at its Heritage Oaks Campus.
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Navy Federal's Numbers

The world's largest credit union is growing in Pensacola.

• Nearly 3.3 million members worldwide
• About 1,100 current employees on the Pensacola campus
• About 3,000 employees expected when campus is complete
• Upon completion, 4 green office buildings built
• 640,000 square feet of office space when construction is finished
• Campus sits on 62 acres