Delaware Valley Sustainability Center

SSC President, Tad Radzinski, is Founder/Project Manager, for this planned LEED Platinum education building that will provide state of the art education on renewable energy and sustainable development. SSC assisted with and directed the project team on design of the building and master plan for the site. The building design includes maximum energy efficiency, photovoltaics, passive solar orientation, fuel cell technology, ground source heating and cooling with a desiccant cooling system, vegetated roof, rainwater collection system, extensive use of recycled and rapidly renewable materials, and a "Marsh Machine" wastewater treatment system. The site design includes education and demonstration areas, on natural resource and forest management, organic gardening and horticulture, sustainable lawn care, and watershed protection.

CB Richard Ellis - Washington, DC Area Portfolio

SSC conducted LEED for Existing Buildings feasibility analyses for the eight building Mid-Atlantic Portfolio owned by James Campbell Company in the Washington, DC Metro Area per LEED EB Version 2.0, with a comparative analysis of the LEED EB O&M Standard. The total portfolio is 1.3 million square feet of class A office space. These analyses included LEED prerequisite analysis and credit feasibility checklists as well as ENERGY STAR benchmarking and the development of recommendations for improved performance. Specific recommendations for the improvement of the efficiency and environmental performance of the buildings were made in each of the LEED categories. SSC conducted a presentation of findings and recommendations that included LEED EB education for building owners, managers, and engineers. SSC has developed a multi-year plan which includes LEED EB certification of three buildings in 2009 and a detailed performance improvement program for buildings that are currently not feasible for certification at this time. SSC provided detailed economic analyses and worked with the building managers to develop a sustainability and performance improvement budget for all eight buildings. SSC will utilize the programs, policies, procedures, and applicable documentation developed for LEED EB certification of the Summit Buildings as a model for the remaining buildings which will streamline the LEED EB process and provide economic savings for the entire building portfolio.

BMW Dealership, Exton, PA

SSC is serving as the LEED consultant for the design and construction of a proposed car dealership. The design includes LEED prerequisite analysis and credit feasibility checklists as well as energy benchmarking and the development of recommendations for improved performance. SSC is designing a 500 kW photovoltaic system that includes a variety of innovative panel technologies. The design will also minimize water consumption by the facility as well as offset potable water use with an integrated rainwater collection system. This facility will also be held to a high standard of waste minimization through the use of recycled materials for the construction of the building and a comprehensive recycling program for the operation of the building.

9400 Ward Parkway Campus

SSC serves the green building and sustainability experts for the greening of this three building campus. SSC has conducted a detailed technical review and feasibility analysis including findings and recommendations for proposed sustainability initiatives at the campus. The sustainability initiatives include certification of the buildings to LEED EB O&M standards; installation of a vegetated roof system; integration of innovative stormwater management systems (bioretention, rain gardens bio-swales and other BMP's to provide reduced stormwater runoff and improved water quality) into the existing stormwater drainage system; a photovoltaic system; restroom retrofits to improve water efficiency; and energy system improvements. SSC is managing the development, implementation and documentation of the LEED EB O&M program with the campus sustainability team.

James Campbell - 4100 Building

SSC is managing the LEED for Existing Building Certification for this building, which is comprised of 260,571 s.f. of commercial office space. Managing this process includes conducting a detailed energy analysis, including lighting and sub-metering cost and feasibility, daylighting and views technical analysis, coordinating and directing all retro-commissioning activities, evaluating compliance to all ASHRAE standards, and preparing ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager analysis for the 4100 Building.

CB Richard Ellis - 1200 Atwater

SSC conducted ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager analysis required Statement of Energy Performance analysis to obtain ENERGY STAR certification for this building. Conducted preliminary LEED EB prerequisite analysis to determine feasibility of LEED EB certification of this building.

Traffic Planning and Design

SSC conducted LEED for Commercial Interiors feasibility analysis for this office building. This analysis included LEED prerequisite analysis and credit feasibility checklists as well as ENERGY STAR benchmarking and the development of recommendations for improved performance. Specific recommendations for the improvement of the efficiency and environmental performance of the building were made in each of the LEED Categories.

Hartke Residence

SSC participated in a green building design analysis and integrated green design for this LEED for Homes pilot. The home is also certified by the Keystone Green Building Initiative (KGBI.) This project received a LEED silver rating in the LEED H pilot, ENERGY STAR certification and Keystone Green Building Initiative Silver certification. SSC completed the energy analysis, and mechanical and plumbing design for the home that incorporates a geothermal heat pump system for HVAC, including energy recovery ventilators. Designed rainwater collection system to utilize rainwater for irrigation and car washing and provide groundwater recharge. Developed comprehensive construction waste management program. This home is featured in the November/December 2006 of Ultimate Home Design.

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