Shared Port-of-Entry, Sweet Grass, MT; Coutts, AB
LEED Certified Version 2.0
GSA Contact | (Gerald) J. Lach, jl.lach@gsa.gov |
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Architect | Katherine Diamond FAIA RNLdesign |
Contractor | Bird Management Ltd. |
Sq. Ft. | 100,000 sq ft |
Date Completed | September 2004 |
Cost | $26.5 million |
Sustainable Site
- Brown field redevelopment
- Access to public transportation from both sides of the border
- Bicycle storage and shower/ changing rooms available for alternative transportation
- Alternative fueling stations provided for 3% of population
- Preferred parking for carpools and vanpools to serve 10% of occupants
- 100% of roof meets emissivity requirements and complies with Energy Star to reduce heat island effect.
Water Efficiency
- Landscaping uses native and adaptive vegetation and does not require not require permanent irrigation system
- No potable water use for irrigation
- 21.8% water use reduction through use of low-flow and water efficient fixtures and appliances
Energy & Atmosphere
Green power purchased to meet 100% of the building electrical needs for over of 2 years.
Materials & Resources
- Occupant recycling
- Diverted 98% of construction waste through effective waste management plan including soil
- 47% local and regional materials manufactured regionally
- 55% harvested ore extracted locally
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Construction IAQ Management plan was in compliance with SMACNA guidelines, during construction, MERV 8 filters were installed at grilles
- Low emitting paints were used
- Low emitting carpet was used
- Low emitting composite wood was used
- Indoor pollutant source control
- Designed for thermal comfort compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
- Thermal comfort monitoring system installed for compliance with ASHRAE 55 – 1992 for relative humidity and temperature
- 96% of all occupants have direct line of sight to views for all space occupied for critical visual tasks
Innovation and Design
- Exemplary construction waste management
- Green cleaning and house keeping
- LEED accredited professionals participating on the project
Photo Credit: Timothy Hursley