Office

low rise, high rise

San Francisco Federal Building, (San Francisco, CA)

Submitted by skidadmin on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 21:05

Highlights

Resource Stewardship in Use: mass for temperature buffering, light color concrete for daylighting
Resource Stewardship in Supply Chain: waste material cement replacement
Safety and Stability: seismic and security concerns for a federal facility
Aesthetics: light color concrete for daylighting

Awards and certifications

AIA San Francisco Design Award
GSA Design Honor Award for Architecture
GSA Design Award Citation in Sustainability

Southface Energy Institute (Atlanta, GA)

Submitted by skidadmin on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 15:00

Highlights

Resource Stewardship in Use: concrete slab to support green roof for heat island and stormwater management, pervious hardscapes
Resource Stewardship in Supply Chain: waste materials in concrete mix

Awards and certifications

LEED Platinum
Conserve Georgia Water Conservation Award

Concrete Engineers Efficiency in Colorado Case Study

Submitted by sara on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 14:25

The CH2M Hill corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado achieves two separate building objectives that are not always compatible; efficient, cost-effective construction and optimal energy performance. CH2M Hill is a leading engineering firm known for its commitment to the environment. In 2003, it was named “Company of the Year” by the Southeast Business Partnership for outstanding community and environmental stewardship.

Examples & Data

Submitted by skidadmin on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 15:18

Sustainable Opportunities

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