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Social Security Administration (New Bedford, MA)
The SSA's need for additional ground floor space encompassed the surrounding lawn so a green roof was designed to mitigate stormwater runoff. The insulating value of the green roof and the building envelope, including high-efficiency glazing and calcium silicate masonry units, resulted in a zero net gain for major heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment in spite of doubling the square footage and occupancy.
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| Building Name |
Hastings Keith Federal Building Social Security Administration |
| Location |
New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Architect |
Oak Point Associates |
| Contractor |
J & J Contractors, Inc. |
| Size |
6,000 sf addition + 10,000 sf renovation |
| Budgeted Cost |
$2.4 million |
| Completion |
October 2004 |
| Green Roof Area |
4,000 sf |
Last Reviewed 4/6/2009