LORD Corporations Richard L. McNeel Business Center Achieves LEED Gold Rating
Summary
The Richard L. McNeel Business Center was approved for the Gold certification for its many sustainability features, including: - Fully integrated lighting controls incorporating both motion and daylight sensors to provide constant illumination levels regardless of the time of day and exterior conditions.Quotes: “Consistent with the company’s commitment to innovation, we considered sustainable resource use throughout the entire planning, design and construction,” said John Gardiner, Facility Services Manager at LORD.With world headquarters in Cary, N.C. and 2012 revenues in excess of $860 million, LORD has more than 2,900 employees in 25 countries and operates 15 manufacturing facilities and nine R&D centers worldwide.The Richard L. McNeel Business Center was approved for the Gold certification for its many sustainability features, including:- Fully integrated lighting controls incorporating both motion and daylight sensors to provide constant illumination levels regardless of the time of day and exterior conditions.- High-efficiency LED and fluorescent lighting.- Building energy management system which uses indoor air quality sensors to modulate fresh air supply.- Closed-loop water chiller to eliminate cooling tower water usage (estimated at 2,000 gallons per day during peak cooling months).- High-efficiency condensing boilers for building heating applications.- LEED Gold Certified for new building construction.The contractor incorporated minimal site disturbance activities and separation of waste streams during the construction process to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling of any waste generated.The building contains many other sustainability features, such as bike storage and exterior bricks that are made from 80 percent recycled material.The AIA Triangle Merit Award recognizes individuals, institutions, associations or companies outside the profession of architecture who, in collaboration with AIA Triangle members, have made significant contributions to the improvement of the built environment.The Freelon Group served as architect for the Richard L. McNeel Business Center, and Clancy & Theys served as general contractor.Quotes:“Consistent with the company’s commitment to innovation, we considered sustainable resource use throughout the entire planning, design and construction,” said John Gardiner, Facility Services Manager at LORD.