Late in 2011 InterGen, a leading global power generation firm moved its 100 local employees into their new 35,000 s/f corporate headquarters. When planning this relocation InterGen chose to pursue LEED certification to demonstrate its corporate responsibility and commitment to environmental stewardship
During both design and construction, the significance of sustainable practices was of the utmost importance to InterGen's decision makers. Low emitting, non toxic, high recycled content and locally sourced materials substituted for conventional materials. Extensive natural daylighting, high efficiency lighting and HVAC equipment drove the design process. To ensure that mechanical efficiency was maximized, a comprehensive systems commissioning effort was employed throughout the duration of the project.
An aggressive indoor air quality program limited dust, toxins and particulate matter from creating the potential of adverse health effects for the employees after occupancy. In addition, innovative waste management strategies made achieving a greater than 90% waste diversion rate a possibility.
InterGen's commitment to the environment and the health and wellbeing of their employees did not start with this project. Their prior office renovation in 2002 was the first LEED Silver project in Mass.
Diversified Project Management: owner's representative
Visnick Caulfield Associates: architect
Structure Tone: general contractor
WB Engineers: MEP engineers
Chapman Construction/Design: LEED consultant