URS Corp., in association with Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Contractor
Dick Corporation
Gross Sq. Ft.
49,282
Completion Date
September 2002
Cost
$16.1 Million
Sustainable Sites
79,000 sq. ft. of formerly paved site is restored and planted with native or adapted vegetation
Impervious area on site was reduced 58% after development
Located in Youngstown’s Central Business District
Water Efficiency
Low-water plants are used on building site
No irrigation is provided
Energy & Atmosphere
Courthouse was built, and is maintained and functioning as originally intended by commissioning specialists
Ozone depletion is achieved through HFC refrigerants in the chiller and water coolers; fire suppression system uses no halon
Materials & Resources
Use of structural steel with 90% post-consumer recycled content
Over 62% of building materials are manufactured locally
Over 72% of project waste was recycled
Indoor Environmental Quality
Prior to occupancy, new filtration media was used to perform a two-week flush-out
Carpeting is certified as a low-emitting material
75% of space is day lighted
Innovation & Design Process
Recognized by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for exemplary performance in Innovation & Design for the use of over 60% locally manufactured materials
Building was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program to receive technical assistance to hire and utilize a LEED commissioning agent
Awards
White House Closing the Circle Award, 2003
"A new building is an act of faith in the future, it shows confidence in the future. It's an act of optimism. I'm confident that this will help in Youngstown's rebirth."
- Robert A.M. Stern, senior partner
Robert A.M. Stern Architects