The
Pittsburgh Business Times ran
this short mention of a Borders Bookstore getting
LEED Gold Certification for
Core and Shell. According to the press release, the building won for the following reasons:
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Rainwater from the building roof is piped to an underground cistern, designed by Lamb Engineering, that eliminates the need for municipal water for irrigation purposes of entire Eastside development.
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Energy modeling simulation of the building demonstrates 17% energy savings over a typical retail building. The savings are a result of the high-performance curtain wall system, enhanced insulation, and high-efficiency heating & cooling systems. |
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The design and construction team exhibited careful and environmentally sensitive decision making in managing construction waste and selecting appropriate materials for the building. Nearly all of the construction waste was recycled; products manufactured locally and regionally, and those made from recycled material, constitute over 30% of the building’s materials. |
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The bi-level development was constructed using highly reflective surfaces for the hardscape (sidewalks, drives, ramps) and roofs, reducing the heat island effect and mitigating significant change to the local climate. |
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The Eastside Development is a model of urban infill development that provides a walkable, bikeable environment and cross-linkages through the site for local residents and visitors alike. The development has strategically located bike racks around the site to encourage alternative transportation, and a shower room available to employees in the development. |
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The Mosites Company encourages current and future tenants to pursue LEED for Commercial Interiors certification, and has provided them with guidelines on what strategies should be pursued to complement the features of the building and the development. |
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CL Fund , a community development financial institution (CDFI), contributed $1.7 million to the project, which is part of larger revitalization effort of the neigbhorhood, called the East Liberty Development Initiative (ELDI). The project is touted as being one of the region's only LEED-ND (LEED for Neighborhood Development) pilot projects.
