Steelcase Wood Furniture Manufacturing Plant

Project Name:
Steelcase Wood Furniture Manufacturing Plant

Owner:
Steelcase Inc.

Design Team:
Architect - URS Corporation
Contractor - Owen Ames Kimball Company


Information:

Sustainable Sites
  • Planted over 958 trees to shade over 30% of impervious surfaces
  • Exceeds local zoning's open space requirements by 750%
  • Topsoil was reused and native trees and plants added
  • Bicycle lock-up areas and shower facilities provided;
    electric refueling stations within parking areas
Water Efficiency
  • Low flow fixtures use 34% less water
  • Roof water is collected in detention ponds that serve as a "natural"
    grit separation and provide 100% of all landscaping irrigation needs
Energy and Atmosphere
  • Meets California's Title 24 lighting requirements
  • 88.3% of waste heat recovered to reduce heating costs
Materials and Resources
  • Recycled structural steel produced locally
  • Extensive recycling program and corresponding equipment maintain
    a recycling rate of 75% or more
Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Johnson Controls Building Automation System monitors and
    records air quality

Mission: To provide and develop leadership for environmental sustainability in green building and community development through strategic affiliations
and comprehensive proactive educational opportunities at all levels.