Chesapeake Bay Foundation Headquarters

Key Project Information Project Title: Chesapeake Bay Foundation HQ
Project Location: Bay Ridge, Maryland
Owner: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Architect: Smith Group
Sustainability: RMI/ENSAR
Square Footage: 31,2000 sq. ft.
Construction Costs: US$6.3 million
Completion Date: December 2000
Building Type: Commercial

Project Overview

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Headquarters - Bay Ridge, Maryland

When the foundation decided to build its new headquarters, it was no surprise that an environmental organization so dedicated to the preservation of Chesapeake Bay watershed would express its mission in the form of sustainable, “whole building” design. The result is an award-winning green building that is flexible, multi-purpose, and integrated with the surrounding community.

RMI/ENSAR Role

RMI/ENSAR provided energy analysis, daylighting design, and consulting on LEED strategies as part of a design assistance team through the Sustainable Buildings Industries Council and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy

Results

This facility consumes approximately 19 percent less energy than a comparable facility designed to comply with the most recent ASRAE standard (90.1). RMI/ENSAR conducted energy analysis early in the design process where efficiency and climate responsive design strategies were recommended. The final analysis of the actual building design is within 5% of the RMI/ENSAR estimates.

Recognition

• Published in Environmental Design & Construction magazine (Jan/Feb 2000)
• Recognized as one of Top 10 Green Projects of 2001 by AIA COTE
• Received the Business Week/Architectural Record Award for showcasing the best example of good design as good business.