Helios House

Features of the station

Structural

• Made of cradle to cradle recyclable stainless steel
• Farmed wood facade
• CO2 reducing landscaping
• Grass planted on roof to reduce the need for mechanical heating or cooling
• Catch basin prevents runoff into ocean
• Canopy collects rainwater used for on-site irrigation and to meet station's water needs
• LOW-VOC paint used in back of building
• Signage made from recycled material

  Energy saving

• Canopy lighting uses up to 20% less energy than traditional gas stations
• LED lighting throughout the station, using low amounts of energy to achieve the same brightness
• Roof contains 90 solar panels, which can produce the energy needed for 2-3 average American homes
• Photocells and timers help customize energy needs to time of day and amount of light

  Restroom features

• Walls made from farmed wood and rapidly renewing bamboo
• Motion sensor lights, reducing energy waste when not in use
• Bathroom sinks are made out of recycled aluminum shavings
• Floor tiles made from recycled glass
• Low water volume faucets, which shut off automatically when not in use to prevent water waste

  Other

• On-site recycling of paper, cans, bottles, and cell phones is provided
• Maintenance conducted with recycled, eco-friendly products
• Old materials used in construction have been re-used or recycled