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Bethel Commercial Center
Chicago, Illinois |
Size |
23,000 SF |
Completion |
2005 |
Total Project Cost |
$3.5 million |
Project Scope |
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Commissioning |
Located on the corner of a significant rail stop, this new transit-oriented development on Chicago’s west side provides easy access to retail, community services and day care. Incorporating energy efficient systems and sustainable strategies, including a green roof and photovoltaic cells, this building is designed to Gold LEED® standards. The energy cost reduction is estimated to be 50% compared to average commercial buildings. |
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- Variable Volume Air Distribution
- Condensing Boiler coupled to Perimeter Hydronic Heat
- Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
- An enthalpy economizer for more efficient cooling and ventilation
- Photovoltaic Cells
- Air-to-air Heat Recovery
- Automatic Electric Load Shedding
- Daylighting and Occupancy Lighting Controls
- A green roof, resulting in reduced storm water run-off and a decrease in heat absorption in the summer and heat loss in the winter.
- Super insulated walls, the light color of the exterior building materials, and trees on site reduce heat absorption.
- At least 25% of the building materials contain recycled content, and 20% of the materials were shipped from within 500 miles of Chicago.
- 50% of the wood used on the project originated from forests grown and harvested using environmentally conscience methods.
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