Bank of America

The Bank of America Tower stands as a beacon of environmental innovation in downtown Houston. Opened in 2019, this 35-story office and retail building is not only a LEED Platinum-certified structure but also one of just three facilities in the U.S. to serve as a benchmark for LEED v4 standards.

At the heart of these efforts is Sloan technology, seamlessly integrated into the facility’s design to extend sustainability into the restrooms. By incorporating durable and water-saving Sloan products, the building exemplifies how thoughtful, efficient design can create measurable benefits for both the environment and its tenants.

Reclaimed Water Ready

One of the key challenges facing eco-conscious buildings is ensuring that restroom fixtures can handle the rigorous demands of using reclaimed, non-potable water. Ordinary components often corrode or fail under these harsh conditions, leading to frequent repairs and disruptions. Sloan addressed this issue at Bank of America Tower with its Royal® 111 RW SFSM and Royal® 186 RW SFSM Flushometers, engineered specifically for reclaimed water usage.

• Material Innovation: Crafted from semi-red brass, these flushometers resist dezincification caused by reclaimed water’s higher chemical content, ensuring structural integrity and extended product life. 
• Designed for Demanding Conditions: Key elements – including the valve body, control stop, and cover – withstand the challenges of non-potable water, providing reliability in high-traffic environments. 

Setting the Standard for Water Savings

The Bank of America Tower leverages innovative water reuse strategies to combat Houston’s water challenges. Rainwater, collected via a 24,000-square-foot green roof, is repurposed to nourish outdoor plants and meet restroom flushing demands. Sloan’s reclaimed water flushometers play a pivotal role in this closed-loop system. 

• Efficiency by Design: Sloan Royal 111 RW Single-flush Side-mount Flushometers deliver 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) for water closets, while Royal 186 RW Single-flush Side-mount models for urinals operate at as low as 0.125 gpf. 
• Impactful Savings: These systems reduce the building’s water consumption by up to 80% compared to standard restroom products, significantly cutting water bills and conserving natural resources.

Seamlessly Sustainable

Sustainability is a guiding principle at Bank of America Tower. Sloan flushometers align seamlessly with the building’s broader eco-friendly initiatives, enhancing its environmental performance while promoting transparency and accountability. 

• Commitment to Environmental Impact Transparency: Sloan’s flushometers come equipped with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), outlining the products’ environmental footprint from production to disposal. This data is vital for meeting LEED v4 requirements and supporting the building’s commitment to responsible material usage. 
• Integration Across Systems: Sloan’s Royal Reclaimed Water Flushometers complement the building’s energy-efficient elevators, CO₂ sensors, and daylight-responsive lighting systems to further reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.