Child Care Building for Social Security Administration Woodlawn, MD
LEED Certified Version 2.0
GSA Contact | John Morrell, john.morrell@gsa.gov |
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Architect | Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates |
Contractor | |
Gross Sq. Ft. | 32,360 |
Completion Date | March 2002 |
Cost |
Sustainable Sites
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The site reclaimed an existing parking lot, restoring over 50% of it as vegetated space and dedicating it to open space.
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Site imperviousness decreased from 87% to 47%, from existing to developed conditions.
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High reflective roofing was used to reduce the heat island effect.
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The site promotes the use of both alternative and public transportation. It is near bus stops and there are bicycle racks on the campus.
Water Efficiency
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Drought tolerant and native landscaping was used to eliminate the need for permanent irrigation.
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Water efficient landscaping reduced run off by 50%.
Energy & Atmosphere
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Due to use of energy recovery systems, an energy performance 20% below ASHRAE 90.1-1999 was achieved.
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Increased wall insulation, a 7% increase in boiler efficiency, and the use of heat recovery ventilation led to a 70% heat energy savings.
Materials & Resources
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Asphalt-parking pavement was removed and reused as controlled fill for the foundations.
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Over 50% of building materials contained recycled content.
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Celloboard plastic lumber made from 100% recycled plastic and wood was used.
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Playground equipment is 90-100% post-consumer recycled content. The safety surface material is made from 75% recycled material.
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Increased ventilation effectiveness
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Construction IAQ management plan
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Chemical pollution source control
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Temperature and humidity monitoring
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Increased daylight- 98% of regularly occupied spaces have views