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Chicago Center for Green Technology
Chicago, Illinois |
Size |
34,000 SF |
Completion |
2002 |
Total Project Cost |
$3 million |
Project Scope |
Mechanical, Plumbing, Commissioning |
The third building in the United States to be certified LEED Platinum, this ground breaking renovation of a former brownfield site has received numerous awards, including ASHRAE’s prestigious First Place Technology Award. Today, the project serves as a national model of environmentally sensitive design and a resource for those wanting to learning more about sustainable technologies. |
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- The Center uses 60% less energy than a typical building of the same size, saving an estimated $21,000 each year.
- This is the first building in Chicago to utilize a geothermal heat pump system which helps regulate indoor air temperature by using the earth’s naturally constant ground temperature.
- Solar panels over windows on the south and west facades provide shade, power and additional energy.
- Air-to-air heat recovery pretreats the ventilation air and helps filter out contaminants to provide cleaner air while reducing energy demand for heating and cooling.
- Mechanical equipment is integrated with the building automation system (BAS), carefully controlling equipment operation to minimize overall peak electricity demand.
- Rainwater is collected for re-use in four cisterns, with a combined storage capacity of 12,000 gallons.
- 1/3 of the roof is covered in sedum, a low growing plant that will reduce the heat island effect and help clean pollutants from the air.
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- 2005 First Place National Technology Award, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- 2005 First Place Technology Award, ASHRAE Region VI
- 2004 Excellence in Engineering Award, ASHRAE, Chicago Chapter
- 2003 Top Ten Green Project, American Institute of Architects Committee On The Environment (AIA/COTE)
- 2003 Merit Award, Chicago Building Congress
- 2003 Renovation Project of the Year, Construction Congress of Illinois
- 2003 Richard H. Driehaus Public Innovator in Physical Design, The Richard H Driehaus Foundation and DePaul University
- 2002 Phoenix Award Winner, US Environmental Protection, Agency Region VI
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