LEED Experience

In support of this project’s potential LEED certification, we are a member of the US Green Building Council, and have experience submitting projects through the LEED process. Working in conjunction with Payette Associates, we have recently completed work on a $42 million LEED certified Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. L | L + B led the LEED approval effort, including all necessary coordination and documentation, with a pending Silver rating. The University’s upcoming College of Pharmacy will be constructed in a similar manner, with L | L + B once again taking the lead in ensuring this project reaches Silver status. We are currently in the Schematic Design phase of the Baird Hill Residence Halls project, serving as Prime Architect in association with residence hall specialist Mackey Mitchell Architects. Once again, the University’s admirable LEED standards dictate this $72 million project’s LEED-Silver requirements and we are happy to oblige.
Our work with Sustainable Design elements in institutional renovation projects extends beyond the range of LEED-specific applications. The adaptive reuse of the Aime J. Forand Building in Cranston, RI, into the new headquarters for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles allowed for the implementation of several sustainable technologies and strategies. An active chilled beam system provides highly efficient temperature regulation throughout the building. Natural daylighting and efficient fixtures compliment each other to minimize energy costs without detracting from visibility. Selection of materials and finishes was prioritized by renewable or recyclable content. Specifications include requirements for the reclamation of ceiling tiles and proper construction waste management.
A final example of our commitment to Green design is the Weekapaug Inn of Westerly, RI. Designs incorporated a ground-sourced heat pump system with four deep, open wells. These wells in conjunction with closed-loop systems arrayed in a conical configuration utilize natural geothermic energy to provide both heating and cooling to the cottages and the Inn itself.