U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science and Technology Center (Kansas City, KS)
LEED Gold Version 2.0
| GSA Contact | Doug Benton, dougj.benton@gsa.gov |
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| Developer | CB Richard Ellis |
| Architect | Hoefer Wysocki Architects / The Clark Enerson Partners |
| Contractor | Koll Construction |
| Gross Sq. Ft. | 71,955 |
| Completion Date | May 2003 |
| Cost | $20 Million |
Sustainable Sites
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Brownfield redevelopment site
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Near Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) (EPA) Regional Office and public transportation
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Bike racks, showers and changing rooms provided
Water Efficiency
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Rainwater capture/reuse system supplies graywater for toilets, cooling tower makeup and landscape faucets
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Sustainable landscaping (xeriscaping)
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Low-flow plumbing fixtures
Energy & Atmosphere
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Low E glass for all windows
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Energy-efficient T-5 and halogen lamps for indirect lighting and T-8 lamps for direct lighting
5 modular natural gas-fired boilers -
3 small, water-cooled chillers; one primary variable-speed chiller and one that employs water heat recovery
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Variable volume fume hoods
Materials & Resources
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97% percent recycled-content building materials & furnishings
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Construction recycling diverted 72% of debris from landfills
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76% of construction and furnishing materials from within 500 miles
Indoor Environmental Quality
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High indoor air quality with low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials
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Sequencing of finishes installed absorptive materials last
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During construction, the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system and duct work were sealed to prevent infiltration of dust or contaminants
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High-ceiling, open-bay offices with large clerestory windows allow natural light into the building
Innovation & Design Process
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Energy efficient equipment reduces laboratory process loads
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Use of captured stormwater reduces potable water use in cooling tower by 15%
“As we went through the planning process, GSA saw how close we were getting to qualifying for Gold. They participated in additional engineering that allowed us to get over the hump.”
- Dan Carr, SVP, CB Richard Ellis
