Items Tagged ‘green technology’
County Partnership Announces RFQ For Chrysler Site Adaptive Reuse Study; Creation of Alternative Energy Research Park To Be Studied
Publication Date:
July 27, 2010Written By:
Nancy SchnoebelenSource:
St. Louis County Economic CouncilRead more...
Synopsis:
A request for qualifications has been placed to study the potential adaptive reuse of the former Chrysler manufacturing plant in Fenton, Missouri. The St. Louis County Economic Council is interested in the potential of reusing the 300-acre site and buildings for a multi-use commercial, industrial research park and/or renewable alternative energy technology park. The study will also incorporate analysis and recommendations for business diversification and employment opportunities for those affected by the plant closure. This study, funded by a $1,575,000 Economic Adjustment and Planning Grant, should in turn help to identify the appropriate mix of uses for the site. The large scale of the site, buildings, and its impact on the city and region are sure to make this a very important project.
Cambridge City Hall Annex
Synopsis:
History
Built in 1871, this building originally served as the Harvard Grammar School for Cambridge. The building sustained significant damage during a fire in 1899. It was then renovated and a new third floor and brick parapet were added.
(Re)Developer
Please supply any developer info you may have regarding the original conversion that took place in 1939.
For the 2002-2003 renovation, the City worked with HKT Architects and Consigli Construction.
Outcome
The 1939 work on the building saw the City convert the school into a new municipal office building. At that time, the brick parapet was removed due to structural issues. The 2002-2003 renovation however saw the building convert into an example of sustainability. The historic exterior of the building was preserved and the brick parapet was recreated to capture the building’s historical significance. A number of new green features were incorporated: water-efficient landscaping, alternative commuting options, minimized heat absorption, recycled materials, sustainable forestry, indoor environmental air quality, solar power, no boiler or furnace, maximized daylighting, “intelligent” lighting, and targeting energy use.[1]
