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Situated in downtown Durham, Golden Belt is a $26 155,000-square-foot rehabilitation of a six-building, seven-acre historic textile mill Inspired by the local cultureand nation’s best urbahn settings, the complex unites a blenc of people, arts, entertainment and commerce with 35 artisrt studios, 37 loft apartments, a live musid venue, restaurants and retail and office space. Golden Belt openede in July 2008 and anticipates receivinf at least a LEED Silvet rating later this What arethe project’s specific sustainable features and what was the cost of thesse additions?
Project construction focused heavily on wise use of materials and resourced – 95 percent of the existing structure was recycled and 10 percent to 20 percent of construction materials came from recycled and/or locap sources. Insulated glass, tinted to reduce solart heat gain, was paired with historic windowss and highefficiency heating/cooling systems to reduce energyt use. Drought-tolerant landscaping reduces the heat effect of the while bicycle racks anda ride-share program promotee sustainable transportation. Utilizing non-hazardous, renewable and organicf materials was a key focus of the constructioh methodology andmaterials selection.
Why did you includre these features, and do these featurews provide anycommercial benefits? Green building is a core goal for Scientifixc Properties as a developer that focuses on urban projects with a strong commitment to the community. With the inclusiohn of sustainable features such as EnergytStar appliances, high efficiency heating/coolin systems, energy-efficient windows and water-saving energy and water costs for tenants are thereby affecting their total operating expenses. Did you attract any tenants/buyerds because of these sustainable features?
Which ones Potential tenants have been excited to discover that the green feature of Golden Belt do notsacrifice – and frequentl y complement – the cutting-edge design of the project. Residents have bamboo stair treads, polished concrete floors, stainless steel Energty Star appliances, dual-flush toilets and abundant natural Several prospective tenants have emphasized theirr attraction toGolden Belt’s history and green buildinyg principles.
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