EDUCATION

Adelante Healthcare Peoria

This 10,473 SF project is a tenant improvement for Adelante Healthcare in an existing shell building. The site itself satisfies many types of sustainable criteria by its proximity to services, transportation, and xeriscaped landscape design. The project program includes private medical exam rooms and open offices, plus nurse support and reception areas, as well as patient-centric spaces and general administration offices. The project strategy focused on the use of sustainable and low-emitting materials, including regional and recyclable materials. The construction team adhered to a strong Indoor Air Quality Management Plan throughout the construction process in order to enhance the indoor environmental quality of the completed facility. Installation of low flow fittings and fixtures provided a savings in the water budget and highlights an
important natural resource savings, particularly for the desert southwest region.

Sustainable Strategies

Parking near entrances is reserved for drivers of low-emitting, fuel efficient vehicles to encourage carpooling and reduce fuel consumption

Green cleaning program utilizing non-toxic products promotes high indoor air quality and decreases environmental impact

  • Interior materials, including paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, carpeting, cabinets and furnishings have low or zero VOC off-gassing

  • Occupancy sensors were installed to minimize energy use

  • Enhanced commissioning, plus measurement and verification, will ensure that the building systems continue to operate at peak performance

 

Project Results

  • LEED for Commercial Interiors GOLD level achieved

  • 95% of electronic equipment and appliances are ENERGY STAR rated

  • 100% of annual energy load is provided by offsite renewable energy purchase

  • 33% reduction of potable water for domestic use

  • 67% of construction waste was diverted from the landfill