Judges' Comments
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Project Data:
Completion Date: 2/1/2018
Square Footage: 10200
Building Use: Office
Location: San Antonio, TX
Project Description:
Located in San Antonio, Texas this one-story commercial retail building had set vacant for more than four years. The building is typical of many structures in the area and the design firm wanted this adaptive re-use project to be a demonstration of the value that sustainability can bring to the re-positioning of these underutilized structures. The project is tracking a LEED CI Gold rating for the 10,200-sq.-ft. improvement and exceeds both ASHRAE 90.1 and the 2030 Challenge for interior projects. The project is under construction with a modest TI budget of 85.30/SF including FF & E that demonstrates the company’s belief that regardless of budget or size every project can and should have a sustainable quotient.
The “Integrated fold” announces the entry and leads visitors from the parking plaza to the reception area and community room. The fold brands the space with a physical display of the firms integrated practice where the perforated metal form provides: exterior solar protection and acoustic treatment, indirect lighting, return air and finish ceiling on the interior. Sustainable features are fully exposed and on display inside the space for visitors and users alike advancing the firm’s synergic process of sustainability and design excellence as follows:
DESIGN/SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
• The project is tracking a LEED Gold CI certification and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 by 20.8%
• High bay clerestory windows with solar control shades allowing natural light to flood the interior, providing 100% of the occupant access to daylight and views.
• New variable-speed HVAC units are 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1 requirements have been provided as part of the interior improvements. The innovative and efficient HVAC design reduces energy use and ductwork by incorporating high-volume low-speed reversible circulating fans. The fans effectively increase air movement and circulation in the space saving energy in both heating and cooling mode.
• LED technology is used for 90% of the fixtures with the remaining 10% high-efficiency fluorescents. The lighting design reduces the space’s LPD by 40% from the baseline exceeding the 2030 Challenge LPD for interiors by 61%.
• The modular furniture system is purposely flexible and has 70% recycled content. The work zone finishes of carpet tiles, acoustic panels and the fold’s perforated metal ceiling have a high-recycled content.
• The open floor plan with no private offices has a “do more with less” attitude where existing structure, concrete slabs and reclaimed wood become finish material in the space.
• Restroom fixtures will be low-flow efficient water closets reduce water consumption by 32%. The space used a unisex restroom approach that reduced the overall restroom count: saving material costs, fixture and water use.
• Construction Waste Diversion of 75%, Construction IAQ plans, low VOC paints and products have been incorporated into the project promoting a healthy indoor environment.
• Bicycle storage, changing rooms and showers provided.
• Access to Public Transportation meeting LEED requirements.
C.O.T.E. | Committee on the Environment
Submitted By: |
LPA, Inc. |
Design Architect: |
LPA, Inc. |
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Landscape Architect: |
LPA, Inc. |
Owner / Developer: |
Area Real Estate, LLC |
Engineer: |
LPA, Inc. |
General Contractor: |
TBD |
Consultant: |
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Photographer: |
San Antonio Office
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