Renovation and restoration of the historic Coggeshall Counting House to create new offices, meeting room, laboratory and exhibits for the Coalition for Buzzards Bay.
SITE
Reuse existing building
Minimize development footprint
Minimize impervious surfaces - vegetated roof
Reduce or eliminate increase in runoff
Locate in urban area
Increase water use efficiency
BUILDING
Maximize desirable solar orientation
High performance envelope
Test integrity of envelope
ENERGY
Reduce or eliminate use of CFCs and refrigeration equipment
Model and improve energy performance
Provide natural, non-mechanical ventilation
Provide energy recovery ventilation system
Use renewable energy (photovoltaics)
Maximize daylighting
Monitor energy use
High performance lighting system
Occupancy sensor for lights
MATERIALS
Provide for storage and collection of recyclables
Use materials with recycled content
Use durable materials and easily maintained finishes
Use sustainably harvested wood
Reuse wood from building
Reuse existing building
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Increase ventilation effectiveness
Use low VOC materials
Operable windows
Provide views to outside from all occupied spaces