Boulder Associates Headquarters

The 11,684 square foot office included an extensive construction waste management plan; 100 percent of electrical power sourced from renewable wind energy; widespread use of low-flow plumbing fixtures, which reduced water consumption by 43 percent; ENERGY STAR equipment and appliances; and environmentally-friendly materials, such as recycled blue jean fiber envelope insulation and formaldehyde-free wheat board for all cabinets and wall panels.

Architectural Energy Corporation served as the sustainable design consultant and commissioning authority on the project, assisting the Boulder Associates Design Team develop a work environment which supports its commitment to sustainable business and design practices.

Sustainable Design Features

• Building renovation incorporated many environmentally responsive materials and products, such as 39% of all materials either post-industrial or post-consumer recycled items, 5% of the materials were grown in one growing season, and 40% were locally manufactured.
• Optimal water savings with 43% water savings over the Energy Policy Act of 1992 requirements.
• Energy efficiency measure resulting in lighting power density 15% percent below ASHRAE 90.1-2004.
• Electrical power sourced from 100% purchased wind power.
• Incorporation of 92% ENERGY STAR equipment and appliances.
• Exemplary use of innovative and sustainable building materials, including: laminated strand lumber, polycarbonate glazing; wheatboard panels for interior room dividers; cotton denim fibers for envelope insulation; recovered pickle barrel wood for wood-slat ceilings; and bio-based composite material made with sunflower seed hulls for reception desk and countertop.