NorthPark Partners plan green spec office building
From the St. Louis Business Journal. Friday, August 1, 2008By Angela Mueller
The $20 million facility would include a raised floor for more efficient heating and cooling
NorthPark Partners LLC is preparing to launch construction on a product not yet seen in the local market -- a LEED-certified speculative office building.
The $20 million, three-story, 150,000-square-foot HPOD (High Performance Office Development) building includes such sustainable design features as a focus on local building materials, high-grade insulation, energy-efficient wiring and cabling, and a lot of exterior glass to allow in natural light. An additional innovative feature is a raised floor design, allowing for a more efficient HVAC system.
