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SIGNATURE LOGAN TERMINAL/LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/
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SIGNATURE LOGAN TERMINAL/LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/
368
PEOPLE:
architect, HOK, St. Louis; construction manager, Skanska USA Building, Boston; and commissioning agent, Sebesta-Blomberg, Woburn, Mass.
GREEN POINTS:
Terminal A's redevelopment maximized green technology, including
recyclable materials, natural lighting, energy-conservation plans and alternative-fuel utilization. The terminal has achieved LEED for New Construction Certified status from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council. The Delta complex has 18 gates with direct jetbridge loading and seven regional jet gates. It consists of two structures: a 362,000-square-foot (33630-m2) main terminal and 284,000-square-foot (26384-m2) satellite concourse, connected by an underground pedestrian moving walkway. Stormwater-filtration devices reduce the impact of airplane operations on storm-water runoff. Daylight is a primary focus of the terminal's design; low-E glass reflects heat away from the windows to minimize heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Many materials were recycled or manufactured locally, and more than 75 percent of construction and demolition waste was diverted from landfills.
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10 WEST ST
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10 WEST ST
250
PEOPLE: owner, Suffolk University, Boston; architect, CBT Architects, Boston; green-building consultant, Green Roundtable, Boston; contractor, Suffolk Construction, Boston; commissioning agent, Environmental Health Engineering, Needham, Mass.; lighting designer, Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting, Boston; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineer, ZadeCo. Inc., BostonGREEN POINTS: This student residence hall achieved LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C. The university chose to reuse an existing building; the vast majority of the structure and shell and 56 percent of the interior non-structural components were saved. Direct digital controls on the HVAC system provide centralized monitoring, adjustment and alarms for each piece of equipment. More than 75 percent of construction waste was recycled and about 20 percent of total building materials' content by value was manufactured using recycled materials. Low-flow plumbing fixtures use about 32 percent less water than standard fixtures. Other sustainable features include low-emitting materials, a green-cleaning program, recycling on each floor and educational signage.
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ALLSTEEL RESOURCE CENTER/200 STATE ST. /
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ALLSTEEL RESOURCE CENTER/200 STATE ST. /
250
PEOPLE: owner, Allsteel Inc., Muscatine, Iowa; architect, HOK, St. Louis; and commissioning agent, RDK Engineers, Andover, Mass.
GREEN POINTS: Overlooking the Quincy Market, Allsteel's showroom includes a reception area and showrooms and offices for Allsteel and its sister company, Gunlocke. The companies share a community room. Materials, including wood, stone and glass, reflect the city's integration of old and new. The space's lighting power density is 25 percent less than specified
in the Atlanta-based American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc.'s Standard 90.1-2004, 'Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.' About 90 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfills. An open plan and large windows allow daylight to infiltrate the showroom. The showroom received LEED for Commercial Interiors Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.
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330 STUART ST.
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330 STUART ST.
250
PEOPLE: owner, Liberty Mutual Group, Boston; architect, Gensler, Boston; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection engineer, RDK Engineers, Boston; structural engineering, LeMessurier Consultants, Cambridge, Mass.; construction manager, A.J. Martini, Portsmouth, N.H.; and commissioning agent, Flack + Kurtz, Boston
GREEN POINTS: Base building renovations for this 9-story building included core redesign and lobby renovation and upgrades. The design strategy left the existing Salada Tea lobby, vestibule and adjacent waiting area intact and called for the removal of signage and accessories to showcase the elegance and beauty of the original spaces, which were built in the early 20th century. The elevator lobby's upgrade focused on creating a backdrop for the historic component of the building. Encompassing 94,000 square feet (8733 m2) of office space, the space utilizes natural daylighting with vision glazing in window transoms as part of the fa??ade restoration. Lowflow fixtures and waterless urinals contribute to water efficiency and low-VOC-emitting materials were used. The project diverted 83 percent of demolition waste from landfills. It also earned a LEED for New Construction Certified rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.
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150 BOYLSTON ST.
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150 BOYLSTON ST.
250
PEOPLE: owner, Emerson College, Boston; architect, KlingStubbins, Cambridge, Mass.; structural engineer, LeMessurier Consultants, Cambridge; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection engineer, Shooshanian Engineering, Boston; contractor, Macomber Builders, Boston; and commissioning agent, Cornerstone Commissioning Inc., Boxford, Mass.
GREEN POINTS: The Piano Row Residence Hall, Student Center and
Athletic Facility concentrates three vital components of student life in one
structure that complements the urban character of the street. The site required mitigation to remove hazardous materials from previous development. A white thermoplastic-olefin membrane on the roof reduces the heat-island effect. Emerson College pursued a water-conservation program, investing in rooftop rainwater collection to provide 100 percent of on-site irrigation needs. Low-flow fixtures inside have reduced water consumption, as well. Purchased green power meets half the building's energy needs and low-emitting materials were specified for all sealants, adhesives, paints, carpets and woods. About 75 percent of qualified spaces receive daylighting and 90 percent of qualified spaces have views. Eighty percent of the construction waste was diverted from landfills. The U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C., rated the facility LEED for New Construction Certified.
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SBRA EAST OFFICE BUILDING/2 SEAPORT LANE/
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SBRA EAST OFFICE BUILDING/2 SEAPORT LANE/
250
PEOPLE: owner and architect, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson Abbott, Boston; electrical engineer, R.G. Vanderweil, Boston; structural engineer, MacNamara/Salvia Inc., Boston; general contractor, Turner Construction, Boston; and commissioning agent, Sebesta- Blomberg, Woburn, Mass.GREEN POINTS: The SBRA office received LEED for Commercial Interiors Silver certification from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council in February 2007. Design of the 44,600-square-foot (4143-m??) office incorporates an open meeting space, kitchen, model shop, print room and various meeting areas. Certification was based on numerous design features, including energy performance, use of low-emitting materials, indoor pollutant source controls, bicycle storage, shower facilities, proximity to amenities and public transportation, collection of recyclables, and daylight and views. Building parking is underground to minimize the heat-island effect.
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ONE BEACON ST.
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ONE BEACON ST.
250
PEOPLE: manager, CB Richard Ellis/New England, Boston; LEED consultant,
UGL Unicco, Newton, Mass.; and design engineer and commissioning agent
for first phase, Engineered Solutions Inc., Natick, Mass.
GREEN POINTS: Set atop Beacon Hill, this 37-story office building focuses on
environmentally sound initiatives to reduce operating costs while maintaining
tenant comfort. A recycling program and environmentally friendly janitorial
procedures promote sustainable use of materials. To reduce HVAC costs, variable- frequency drives were placed on perimeter fan systems, and secondary water pumps and carbon-dioxide sensors were installed. Employees are encouraged to attend Washington, D.C.-based Building Owners and Managers Association seminars to learn new approaches to bettering the environment. One Beacon St. will save a projected $633,000 annually with an investment payback of less than one year. It achieved LEED for Existing Buildings Silver certification from the Washington-based U.S. Green Building Council.
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THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND/89 SOUTH ST., SUITE 700/
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THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND/89 SOUTH ST., SUITE 700/
250
PEOPLE: owner, Third Sector New England, Boston; architect, engineer and LEED consultant, Symmes Maini McKee Associates Inc., Cambridge, Mass.; energy modeling, Hickory Consortium, Harvard, Mass.; owner's project manager, Pinck Co., Boston; contractor, Commodore Builders, Newton, Mass.; and commissioning agent, EnergyManagement Associates, Franklin, Mass.GREEN POINTS: Third Sector New England, or TSNE, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Boston area's nonprofit community. TSNE purchased and renovated 42,000 square feet (3902 m2) of the interior of a historic building and earned a LEED for Commercial Interiors Certified rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C., and Energy Star label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington. Many materials used, such as paint, carpet, adhesives and sealants, are low-VOC, and other materials contain a high percentage of recycled content. Existing operable windows, doors and ceiling tiles were reused. Other sustainable features include daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, a high-efficiency HVAC system and the diversion of 77 percent of construction waste from landfills.
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BOSTON CHILDREN-S MUSEUM /300 CONGRESS ST. /
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BOSTON CHILDREN-S MUSEUM /300 CONGRESS ST. /
250
PEOPLE: owner, Boston Children's Museum, Boston; architect, Cambridge Seven Associates, Cambridge, Mass.; and roof designers, Valley Crest, Brighton, Mass., and Botanicals Nursery, Wayland, Mass.
GREEN POINTS: During its renovation and expansion, the Boston Children's Museum used recycled and rapidly renewable materials, as well as added a green roof, storm-water-reclamation system, and real-time heating and cooling controls. The museum also trained the housekeeping staff about proper waste disposal. Its sustainability efforts earned it LEED for New Construction Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.
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BOSTON CHINATOWNNEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/34 OAK ST. /
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BOSTON CHINATOWNNEIGHBORHOOD CENTER/34 OAK ST. /
250
PEOPLE: owner, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center; LEED consultants,
Fore Solutions, Portland, Maine, and the Integrative Design Collaborative, Arlington, Mass.; and commissioning agent, Synergy Consultants Inc., Wareham, Mass.
GREEN POINTS: This 40,000-square-foot (3716-m2) building serves as a community center with support services, including a day-care center. It achieved LEED for Commercial Interiors Silver certification from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council. Green attributes include energy and water savings, efficient lighting and improved IAQ through low-VOC materials. The building also has a roof garden.
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MCCOLLUM HALL/HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
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MCCOLLUM HALL/HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
250
PEOPLE: owner, Harvard Business School, Boston; architect, Baker Design Group Inc., Boston; general contractor, Richard White Sons Inc., Auburndale, Mass.; mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineer, Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers LLC, Boston; irrigation consultant, Irrigation Consulting Inc., Pepperell, Mass.; sustainability consultant, Harvard Green Campus Initiative, Boston; and waste-management consultant, Institution Recycling Network, Concord, N.H.
GREEN POINTS: Throughout McCollum Hall's renovation, the project team analyzed and implemented available materials and practices that were sustainable. The project is in a dense urban area with many amenities within walking distance. A campus-wide irrigation audit identifies efficient fixtures to reduce the volume of potable water used for irrigation. Low-flow fixtures in the restrooms are predicted to reduce water use by 47.33 percent compared with U.S. Energy Policy Act-compliant fixtures. The HVAC redesign reused the existing air handlers to serve the classrooms and existing fan-coil units to serve two of the four audiovisual closets. Two new fan-coil units serve the remaining two AV rooms. Efficient lighting reduces energy use and renewable-energy certificates offset 100 percent of the electricity use in the space for two years. Mc-Collum Hall received LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.
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ALDRICH HALL /HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
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ALDRICH HALL /HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
250
PEOPLE: owner, Harvard Business School, Boston; architect, Baker Design Group Inc., Boston; mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineer, Syska Hennessy Group, New York; structural engineer, Weidlinger Associates Inc., Cambridge, Mass.; fire-protection engineer, Firepro Inc., Andover, Mass.; construction manager, Shawmut Design and Construction, Boston; and sustainability consultant, Harvard Green Campus Initiative, Boston
GREEN POINTS: Aldrich Hall is a 102,825-square-foot (9552-m2) classroom for Harvard Business School's MBA program. The building completed a three-phase gut renovation in September 2006, which provided the opportunity to green the building and led to a LEED for New Construction Silver certification from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building
Council. The renovation reduced 99 percent of the existing building's structural and envelope components. More than half of the pedestrian walkways around the building are shaded by trees to reduce the heat-island effect. Historic lighting fixtures were retrofit to minimize uplighting and improve energy efficiency. Two hybrid ZipCars in the primary parking lot encourage alternatives to single-occupant vehicle commuting. Washroom fixtures are low-flow, and all classroom spaces use demand-control ventilation, pulling in outside air based on carbon-dioxide differentials between the indoor and outdoor environments.
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HAMILTON HALL /HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
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HAMILTON HALL /HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
250
PEOPLE: owner, Harvard Business School; architect, Finegold Alexander + Associates, Boston; HVAC and electrical engineer, BLW Engineering, Littleton, Mass.; structural engineers, Boston Building Consultants, Boston; landscape architects, Halvorson Co., Boston; interior designer, Lucas Stefura Interiors, Boston; contractor, Richard White Sons, Auburndale, Mass.; commissioning agent, Richard D. Kimball Co., Boston; and sustainability consultant, Harvard Green Campus Initiative, Boston
GREEN POINTS: Originally constructed in 1926, Hamilton Hall began renovation in 2005 and now houses MBA students at Harvard Business School. The 48,000-squarefoot (4459-m??) dormitory earned LEED for New Construction Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C. Four-pipe fan-coil units in every regularly occupied space optimize temperature control, and thermostat controls are tied to occupancy sensors. This project was the first to take advantage of the Harvard Green Campus Loan Fund for New Construction, a financing model intended to pay for increased capital costs from future operations budgets. Other green features include bamboo furniture, renewable-energy certificates, proximity to public transportation, water reduction and low-VOC-emitting materials.
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MANULIFEU.S. HEADQUARTERS/601 CONGRESS ST. /
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MANULIFEU.S. HEADQUARTERS/601 CONGRESS ST. /
250
PEOPLE: owner, developer and manager Manulife Financial, Boston; architects and engineers, Skidmore, Owings Merrill LLP, New York, and Stull and Lee Inc., Boston; landscape architect, Sasaki Associates Inc., Boston; and general contractor, Clark/Suffolk, a joint venture, BostonGREEN POINTS: Located in the heart of the emerging Seaport District,the Manulife Financial building is 14-stories high and 420,000 square feet(39018 m2). Its sustainable features helped it earn LEED for New Construction Certified status from the U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C. Features include a double-skin curtainwall fa??ade that increases thermal resistance of the wall, roof garden and public transportation service. HVAC and refrigerating equipment reduced chlorofluorocarbons, and many building materials contain recycled content and are low-emitting.
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BIOSQUARE BIOMEDICALLABORATORY FACILITY III/670 ALBANY ST. /
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BIOSQUARE BIOMEDICALLABORATORY FACILITY III/670 ALBANY ST. /
250
PEOPLE: designer, KlingStubbins, Cambridge, Mass.; development manager, leasing agent, property manager and construction manager, Jones Lang LaSalle, Chicago; utility rebate, NStar, Westwood, Mass.; and owner, 670 Albany Street 2004 LLC, Boston
GREEN POINTS: BioSquare, Boston's third state-of-the-art lab and research building, was awarded LEED for Core and Shell Certified status by the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council. The 176,000-square-foot (16350-m2), 8-story facility has incorporated an environmental-design program that involves a comprehensive rebate initiative with the local utility company. The project boasts 20 percent savings in energy consumption; a 40 percent reduction in water usage; clean-up of a former industrial site; recycling of 90 percent of construction waste; use of low-emitting, recycled construction materials; purchase of green power; sustainable landscaping; and narrow floor plates for daylight penetration.