Project Name: Weaver Cooke Construction Office
Location: Greensboro, NC
Description:
• The 15,700 sq. ft. building is a one-story wedge-shaped structure with a highly reflective roof that is 25 feet high at its pinnacle.
• The building was designed to achieve LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water, and materials used as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies.
Extensive use of daylighting through use of high energy efficiency glass and light shelves
• Occupant controls for electric lighting levels in each office
• Low emitting materials
• Local and regional materials
• Building materials with recycled content
• Use of Certified Wood (wood that meets Forest Stewardship Council guidelines)
• Membrane roof with high Solar Reflectance Index to reduce heat island effect
• Recycling of construction debris
• Water use reduction features such as sensor-controlled lavatory, dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals