In the spirit of Greenbuild coming to Philadelphia, we want to highlight several recent Philadelphia green building projects. The diverse range of building types, sizes, and scopes in our project portfolio demonstrates the growing commitment to making Philadelphia one of the most sustainable cities in the country. Below are brief project profiles.
Sam Staten Sr. Office Building - LEED for New Construction, Certified LEED Silver
This 25,000 sq. ft. office building located on Broad Street features a vegetated (green) roof and the utilization of rainwater for toilet flushing, creating an energy and water efficient space. Additionally, during construction, 75% of waste was diverted from landfills. This project illustrates that using advanced construction techniques can have measurable impact with little to no additional costs.
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Samuel Staten Sr. Office Building |
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Jewish Federation |
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia - ENERGY STARCertified
SSC conducted an Energy Audit of the Jewish Federation facility located on Arch Street, which received an ENERGY STAR certification. Based on Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) identified by SSC, the JFGP implemented energy upgrades that have resulted in a 38% annual reduction in energy costs.
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YIKES Inc. |
YIKES Inc. - LEED for Homes, Certified LEED Platinum
The YIKES project was a gut rehab of an underutilized Fishtown property. A combination of residential and commercial office space, it was the first LEED Platinum mixed-use rehab project in Pennsylvania.
Youthbuild U.S.A. - LEED for Homes
The mission of YouthBuild U.S.A. is "to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives". Working with Youthbuild, SSC fosters youth education and development while advancing green building practices within the local community. To date, we have worked with Youthbuild on two separate projects:
- Greene St. - LEED for Homes , Certified LEED Platinum
- Wingohocking St. - LEED For Homes, Goal of LEED Platinum
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Youthbuild Greene St. |
GridSTAR - LEED for Homes
SSC is excited to bring its extensive green building knowledge and design experience to this LEED for Homes project with a goal of LEED Platinum certification. In partnership with Saint-Gobain and Penn State University, the GirdSTAR project is a key component of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. It is a demonstration of 'smart grid' technologies including solar power, demand response, and DC-grid.
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GridSTAR |