Site: Argonne National Laboratory
Summary: One of the first DOE buildings to pursue LEED certification by the U.S. Green Buildings Council.

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Project Description:As one of the first DOE buildings to pursue certification by the U.S. Green Buildings Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building, the ANL Central Supply Facility is making history. The design includes more than 15 building materials chosen for their recycled, renewable or lower-emitting content. In addition, several energy conservation features will reduce electric consumption by 20% and natural gas by 30%, lowering the building's greenhouse gas impact by 55 tons/year. The building will be constructed to minimize site impacts and reduce solid waste.

This facility is being used to develop a reference guide and sustainable design training for ANL project managers. Because the LEED rating system attempts to standardize what constitutes a sustainable building, this project can serve as a helpful case study to other DOE projects interested in benchmarking their design against the nation's best buildings in terms of sustainability.

This facility project won the prestigious 2001 White House Closing the Circle Award, Environmental Preferability category

Key Sustainable Design Features of Project:

• Fly ash aggregate in concrete
• Recycled concrete block
• Pulverizing and reuse of existing gravel asphalt & sub-base.
• Reuse of existing excavated soil
• Recycled concrete curbs
• Native trees
• Native grass seed
• Roof drainage into existing wetland
• Recycled structural steel
• Recycled sustainable lumber
• Natural linoleum floor
• Recycled content carpeting
• White roof
• Low VOC and lead free paints
• Recycled content ceiling tiles
• Recycled plastic toilet dividers
• Gypsum Board with recycled content
• High performance windows selective to West and North
• Clerestory windows
• Energy efficient Mechanical and Electrical systems
• Construction site recycling
• Building Commissioning

Contact Information: Keith Trychta