project profile

Size: 5,067 SF
Project Cost: $1.6 million
Completion Date: 2010

Project Scope:
adaptive reuse : sustainable m.e.p. design : building commissioning : LEED Silver Certification

Formerly housing a video store this adaptive reuse serves as a highly sustainable prototype within BMO’s portfolio. With an Owner driven objective of minimizing the use of fossil fuels to a maximum extent, no natural gas service exists on the site. Instead the building utilizes ground source heat pumps for heating and cooling and an electric water heater for water service.

Earning a LEED Silver certification, other sustainable features include:

LED parking lot and exterior building lighting
40% water use reduction
Construction waste management – 90% recycled/diverted materials
Day lighting and views for 75% of the spaces including solar skylights
Thermal comfort design and verification for occupants
Evaluating the total building energy consumption after one year of occupancy found that the building consumes 44% less energy than a comparable building with conventional systems.

COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS
Ground Source heat pump system
Condensing water pumps
Air-to-air heat exchanger
Exhaust air systems
Supply air systems
Potable hot water system
Lighting systems

AWARDS
Silver Certification

project profile

Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Project Cost: $1.6 million
Completion Date: 2009

Project Scope:
Adaptive Reuse | Sustainable MEP Design | Design Toward LEED-Certification Electrical / Plumbing Engineering + Lighting Design

Formerly served by a dingy 1,800 square feet space, the residents of St. Croix Falls longed for a library that was more than just a book depot. With this 7,500 square foot renovation, the design team utilized sustainable principles to create a comfortable community space with a contemporary aesthetic.

The challenge was adapting an abandoned grocery store that stood empty for 11 years. Taking design cues from the community’s interest in developing a progressive, sustainable vision for the community’s future.  Local prehistoric volcanic trap rock was included in the polished concrete floors of the Library’s interior. The primary heating source is a solar thermal rooftop array that provides primary heat for the building’s radiant floors.  Sound absorptive hanging ceiling panels are cut from a topographic survey of the community’s river valley.