FALMOUTH, MAINE, December 14, 2011 – AlliedCook Construction and Gawron Turgeon Architects announce that the Gorham Savings Bank in Falmouth, Maine earned LEED® Gold certification through the U.S Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design New Construction Program (LEED NC v2.2). The LEED NC rating system is for commercial and other buildings to distinguish them as high-performing buildings.
“We see benefit from LEED certified building on many levels,” said Gorham Savings Bank’s Chris Emmons, CEO. “It leads to better work environments for employees, it creates a more inviting experience for visiting customers, it helps us use energy resources more responsibly, and over time, it pays for itself financially.”
The goal for this Falmouth branch was to achieve LEED Gold, one of the highest honors in green building and design.
“We are thrilled the project surpassed the credits needed to achieve a gold rating from the USGBC,” said Daniel Cook, Vice President of AlliedCook Construction.
The project earned 45 credits, which qualified for the goal of achieving the Gold rating.
“This goal was achieved based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community.” said Mary Turgeon, AAHID, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal at Gawron Turgeon Architects.
These features include:
• Recycled and rapidly renewable materials.
• Regional materials.
• Low emitting materials that reduce harmful indoor air contaminants.
• 95% views to the outside, and natural daylight inside.
• Open, vegetated space equal to the size of the building footprint.
• Solar domestic hot water.
• Solar reflective shingles to reduce localized heat island effect.
• 87% of construction waste diverted from land fills.
• Maximized building insulation to reduce energy use.
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The result is a building that has 38% energy savings, a 30% reduction of water usage, and fresh air for building occupants.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Gorham Savings Bank project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
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Project Data:
Owner: Gorham Savings Bank
Architect: Gawron Turgeon Architects
Construction Manager: AlliedCook Construction
LEED documentation consultant: ecoCharette
Structural Engineer: Becker Structural Engineers
Site / Civil Engineer: Sebago Technics
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Engineers and Mechanical / Electrical Contractors: Allied Engineering, Inc., Titan Mechanical, and BH Milliken Incorporated
Completed: 2010
Size: 1,500 sq. ft.
Location: 202 A US Route One, Falmouth, Maine
About Gorham Savings Bank
https://www.gorhamsavingsbank.com/
Gorham Savings Bank is a progressive, growing community bank based in Gorham, Maine, with offices throughout the Portland metropolitan area. They offer banking and insurance as well as investment services through Gorham Financial Group / Invest Financial Corporation Their reputation for solid management and excellent customer service has made Gorham Savings Bank a premier banking organization for over 140 years. Gorham Savings Bank is a Member of the FDIC.
About AlliedCook Construction
http://www.alliedcook.com/
AlliedCook Construction has been building excellence in New England for 54 years. As a premier Construction Management firm, they’ve built a reputation for high quality and service in the commercial construction industry. Their approach is to enhance each project, from design to post-construction, by utilizing an open-book philosophy coupled with seamless communication.
About Gawron Turgeon Architects
http://www.gawronturgeon.com
Established in 1983 in Scarborough, Gawron Turgeon Architects is an award-winning architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and master planning firm. They have a diverse client base and projects ranging from small to multi-million dollar facilities. Some recent projects include: Shaw Brothers Construction’s new headquarters currently under construction in Gorham and Brunswick Station’s new office building four in Brunswick.
About ecoCharette
ecoCharette provides LEED certification facilitation, green building consulting and educational services to clients throughout Maine and beyond. In addition to her work at ecoCharette, ecoCharettee president, Katye Charette, LEED AP BD+C is the Executive Director of the Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Contacts:
Maura Ryan Gawron Turgeon Architects: 207-883-6307 mryan@gawronturgeon.com
Dan Cook AlliedCook Construction: danc@alliedcook.com
Marketing Department Gorham Savings Bank: marketing@gorhamsavingsbank.com
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