Carl T. Curtis Midwest Regional Headquarters of the National Park Service (Omaha, NE)
LEED Gold Version 2.0
GSA Contact | Marsha Green, marsha.green@gsa.gov |
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Lessor | Park Service Developers, LLC/Noddle Development Company |
Architect | Leo A. Daly , Patrick Morgan |
Contractor | Kiewit Construction Company, Ron Tanner |
Sq. Ft. | 68,000 sq. feet (6,320 sq. meters) |
Date Completed | July 2004 |
Cost | $8,500,000 (excluding land) |
Sustainable Site
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Brown field redevelopment
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Urban redevelopment area
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Bicycle storage and shower/ changing rooms available for alternative transportation
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Preferred parking and program for carpooling and alternative fuel vehicles to serve 12% of occupants
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Reduced site disturbance through open space to encourage habitat
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Storm water management through BMP of vegetated filter strips, wet extended detention pond, constructed wetlands and grassed swales and a strict policy against the use on site of products containing phosphorus
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100% of non roof areas will be shaded in 5 years and impervious areas are provided light colored concrete to reduce heat island effect.
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100% of roof meets emissivity requirements and complies with Energy Star to reduce heat island effect.
Water Efficiency
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Landscaping uses native and adaptive vegetation and does not require not require permanent irrigation system
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38.66% water use reduction through use of low-flow and water efficient fixtures and appliances
Energy & Atmosphere
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Optimized energy efficiency through a 23.2% energy reduction compared to ASHRAE 90.1-1999
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Higher insulation values, heat recovery, efficient windows
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Under floor air distribution and more efficient HVAC equipment
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Lower lighting power density and day lighting,
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Additional commissioning
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Plan for sub metering water and energy usage
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HCFC and Halon free HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) equipment
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Green power purchased to meet 100% of the building electrical needs for over of 2 years
Materials & Resources
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Occupant recycling
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Diverted 59.84% of construction waste through effective waste management plan
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12.78% of total building materials by value contain recycled materials
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36.8% local and regional materials manufactured regionally
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17.2% harvested ore extracted locally
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59% of wood based materials were certified in accordance with FSC principles and criteria
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) -
CO2 sensors monitor to outside ambient levels and increased ventilation if exceeding thresholds
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Under floor air delivery system provides increased ventilation effectiveness in compliance with ASHRAE 129-1997
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Construction IAQ Management plan was in compliance with SMACNA guidelines, during construction, MERV 8 filters were installed at grilles
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Low emitting adhesive and sealants were used
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Low emitting paints were used
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Low emitting carpet was used
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Indoor pollutant source control
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Controllability of non perimeter temperature, ventilation and lighting systems
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Designed for thermal comfort compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
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Thermal comfort monitoring system installed for compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
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2% day lighting factor for 75.1% of occupied space for critical visual tasks achieve
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99% of all occupants have direct line of sight to views for all space occupied for critical visual tasks
Innovation and Design
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Green Building Education
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Exemplary performance in green power to meet 100% of the building electrical needs for over of 2 years
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Exemplary performance in 100% of non roof areas will be shaded in 5 years and impervious areas are provided light colored concrete
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Exemplary performance in low emitting materials – all furniture and finishes are Greenguard IAQ Certified
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LEED accredited professionals participating on the project
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