eo
In 2006 we purchased and renovated an office complex to illustrate the practical application of sustainable design. A living example of our values, Âo (eco-office) demonstrates the adaptive reuse of an existing office building into highly sustainable building. Design, LEED® consulting and construction were accomplished in-house. What started out as a windowless concrete block building is now an engaging example of how existing structures can be imbued with new spirit that contributes positively to the occupants, the economy, and the environment. After more than a decade, our building continues to serve as a learning tool for raising public awareness of sustainable and regenerative building practices in addition to urban and community revitalization.
Project Data
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
SF: 7,438 with five suties
Date Completed: 2006
Sustainability Features
LEED-NC (New Construction) Gold certified
LEED EBOM (Operations and Maintenance) Platinum certified
Energy Star certified
Low-water green roof vegetated with native plants
Innovative lime stucco application (manufactured from regional and recycled materials) reduces heat island effect
Daylighting eliminates need for all artificial lighting during the day
Low-flow fixtures reduce water use by 30%
Building materials that are non-toxic, salvaged, rapidly renewable, regionally manufactured and have high recycled content
85% of waste generated during construction was reused on site or was recycled or donated to organizations like Habitat for Humanity
A 3.2 kW photovoltaic array offsets plug loads from edi’s office operations