Toyota Car Dealership

The dealership was featured on the cover of Time!

Patt Lobb Toyota of McKinney  www.patlobbtoyota.com 

I was curious to visit this Toyota Dealership in McKinney. We visited the Toyota factory on our sustainable tour of Texas and I wanted to see if the sustainable philosophy was the same - it was.  Robert Castle, the fleet manager was passionate about his company and the sustainability features of their dealership.  The positive company culture also addresses the triple bottom line of sustainability.  

This first LEED silver certified eco dealership uses these tent stands as a subtle way of educating customers about sustainability.  Pat Lobb, the owner was quick to point out that they sell cars first.  A sustainable dealership is the right thing to do and he was able to make the business case for a wise economic decision. 

A green wall is showcased on the north side of the building.  It helps insulate the building. There is also a green wall on the west side.

Approximately 250 cars are washed a day.  The water is reclaimed, filtered, and used to re-wash; therefore conserving water while producing a clean car! Viola!

Motor oil is collected during the winter months for heating.  During the summer months, a contracted company picks it up for use elsewhere.

The red mark gauges the fullness of the cistern.  Rainwater is collected here for irrigation use.  The parking lots are made concrete that contains fly ash - making them more reflective.

Pat Lobb is passionate about his building.  He shares his expertise with the community and with fellow car dealerships.  A leader in sustainability . . . .