Project Name:
Sidock Building

Owner:
Sidock Group

Design Team:
Architect: Don Spezia-NCARB
      Heather Caputo-LEED AP
      Eric Johnson
      Lisa Abraham

Electrical Engineer: Ken Wilson

Project Manager: Bill Burt

Information:
Located at the corner of Western Avenue and Third Street in the heart of Downtown, on a site previously occupied by the Occidental Hotel of lumbering era fame, and more recently the Muskegon Mall, the 2 story, 15,584 sq. ft., $2.9 million building, owned by Sidock Properties, LLC, stands as a cornerstone of the Downtown Muskegon Central Business District re-development. Directly across the street from the historical "Russell Block" buildings, in which Sidock Group has recently completed several projects, the Sidoc Building's facade draws design elements from the Downtown's storied past. Sidock Group occupies the second floor of the building, and half of the first floor has recently been leased to a local restaurant.

LEED Certification was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include:

• White reflective roof system to reduce HVAC loads
  
• Perforated seepage basins and storm piping to contain local run-off
  
• Low maintenance landscaping to eliminate irrigation needs
  
• Low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water usage
  
• High efficiency HVAC system
• Point of use water heating system to reduce energy usage
  
• Highly insulated envelope to reduce energy usage
  
• Advance lighting controls and efficient light fixtures to reduce energy usage
  
• Skylights and large expanses of glass for day-lighting and views
  
• Previously developed Brownfield Site
• Designated parking for low emitting/fuel-efficient vehicles
• Designated parking for car pools/van pools
• Use of recycled & regional materials
• Use of low VOC paints & carpet systems