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c a s e s t u d y LANDmARk RESURRECTION Photo by Kevin G. Reeves, Courtesy Westlake Reed Leskosky/The Beck Group B Y R O G E R C H A N G , P. E . , A S S O C . A I A Transforming a treasured historic landmark into an energy-efficient building is a challenging goal requiring a delicate balancing act. The renovation of the Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Grand Junction, Colo., exemplifies the balance of preservation and sustainability. T he project preserves an anchor in the community and the building's historic character, and converts the 1918 landmark into one of the most energy-efficient, sustainable historic buildings in the country. The design has received LEED Platinum certification and aims to be the U.S. General Services Administration's first site net zero energy facility on the National 8 Register of Historic Places. The net energy use intensity (after on-site solar) for the first year after renovation was 10.39 kBtu/ft2 · yr. Originally designed under U.S. Treasury Department supervising architect James Wetmore, the building was first constructed as a U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in 1918. In 1938, a substantial addition extended the building to the east. The three-story multiuse building HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS Summer 2014 now houses the U.S. District Courts and various federal agencies. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the 2013 $15 million modernization restores historic volumes and finishes, while providing complementary, contemporary design. Innovative building systems, such as wireless lighting, allow prominent spaces to be preserved and showcased, while drastically reducing energy consumption.

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High Performing Buildings - Summer 2014
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Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Shenzhen Institute of Building Research
Lincoln Heritage Public Library Chrisney Branch
Bud Clark Commons
Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park
HPB Technology

High Performing Buildings - Summer 2014