Missouri museum earns LEED Gold

by sadia_badhon | February 6, 2019 5:14 pm

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The newly renovated[2] visitor center and museum at the Gateway Arch[3] in Missouri have been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design[4] (LEED) Gold certification. They have been recognized for sustainable site development, water savings, and building materials selection.

Cooper Robertson[5] and James Carpenter Design Associates[6], along with Trivers Associates[7] designed the expanded and renovated space.

“In addition to a 1-ha (3.1-acre) extensive green roof, the building features further sustainable and resilient design components such as light emitting diode (LED) lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and close connections to local public transportation networks,” said Scott Newman FAIA, director, Cooper Robertson. “These features bring a high level of efficiency that matches the National Park Service[8]’s ambition. The LEED Gold certification recognizes that commitment and design innovation.”

Features contributing to the LEED Gold certification include:

• 99 percent of the roof is vegetated thereby reducing the ‘Heat Island Effect’ and maximizing the amount of open park space;
• more than 80 percent of the construction waste and demolition debris generated by the project has been diverted from landfills or incineration facilities;
• low-flow water fixtures reduce the overall project’s potable water usage by more than 31 percent from the baseline;
• energy cost-savings for the project is 24 percent below the baseline;
• materials used throughout the project were selected based on their recycled content, are regionally extracted and manufactured (within 805 km [500 mi]), and wood products have met responsible forest management requirements; and
• low-emitting materials were selected to benefit the indoor air quality (IAQ).

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/missouri-museum-earns-leed-gold/

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