ABC Keystone continued making history with the presentation of the first Green Building Awards at this year’s Gala. This historic event was made possible by the diligent effort of the Green Building Committee in coordination with the EIC committee to develop the entry requirements and judging criteria. Special thanks to this year’s judges Don Graham, Erdman Anthony, Chair of the Green Building Committee; Doug Aldinger, Quandel Enterprises, Inc.; and, Adam Kerr, Cornerstone Design – Architects. A BIG thank you to Don Graham for presenting the Green Awards.
All the entrants were exceptional and the high level of effort to document and produce the entry information was apparent. All projects submitted were a testament to the fact that these ABC Keystone firms are industry leaders in sustainable design and construction. Congratulations to all the green award entrants.
WINNER: High Construction Company for Rutt Academic Center, Lancaster Mennonite School
Standing three stories high the Rutt Academic Center at roughly 45,000 square feet is no ordinary school building in its design. The interior of the building is split in half to separate staff and student areas. They are connected on the second floor by a bridge overlooking the two-story lobby, accented with planters and plenty of daylight... Read a complete description of the project.
High Construction Company for Allentown Turnpike Service Center:
This $11 million project included the demolition of one of the busiest 1960s-era service plazas on the 532 mile Pennsylvania turnpike. The new, bright and fully modernized building is built in the same footprint of the old facility... Read a complete description of the project.
Warfel Construction Company for Warfel Construction Company Office Renovation
What was built in the1970s for Lancaster IU 13 was re-fitted in an adaptive re-use effort to house the new offices for Warfel Construction Company. The 10,000 square foot renovated two story portion of the building includes a variety of sustainable strategies... Read a complete description of the project.
General Contractor LEED Green Award entrants:
WINNER: Paul Risk Associates, Inc., for Pembroke North Condominiums
With the distinction of being the first LEED registered multi-family project in the Philadelphia area, this project is the next step into the future of the building industry and our world. The 160,000 square foot multi story building provides luxury living on the Mainline that meets the public demand for sustainable use. Each home maximizes space and natural light, uses energy efficient appliances and sustainable materials, and benefits from geothermal heating and cooling systems comprised of 60 closed loop glycol wells drilled 600 feet into the ground... Read a complete description of the project.
High Construction Company for High Concrete Group, Maintenance Facility
This USGBC registered project is attempting a Gold Level certification. The 18,371 square foot building shell is precast concrete produced on site with recycled materials. Walls are precast insulated concrete panels with limited use of CMU for interior walls. No metal studs or drywall were used... Read a complete description of the project.
For more information on the requirements for the submission of these particular Excellence in Construction awards, please refer to the 2009 submission requirements form.