CINCINNATI, OH - National Church Residences Telegraph Road, new apartments for seniors in St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, the highest level of certification from the US Green Building Council. Sol design + consulting, Cincinnati, provided energy consulting and green building certification services for the National Church Residences development. Design is by St. Louis Design Alliance.
The 3-story building has 45 one-bedroom apartments serving income-qualified older adults. The site is located within walking distance of community resources for shopping, banking and healthcare, and transit stops. The convenient location is an amenity for residents, and a significant benefit from a green building perspective.
Energy performance is exceptional and verified through testing. HVAC systems include high-efficiency heat pumps and heat recovery ventilators to further enhance energy efficiency and provide a ready supply of fresh air. The heat recovery ventilators are ENERGY STAR rated, as are the in-unit refrigerators, dishwashers and lighting packages. The building envelope has enhanced insulation and air infiltration is minimized.
Other green features contributing to the development’s LEED Platinum rating for outstanding energy efficiency and environmental responsibility:
- 96% of the lot is designed for stormwater infiltration
- Drought tolerant landscaping provides a 31% reduction in irrigation demand
- WaterSense plumbing fixtures minimize water consumption
- An impressive 95% of construction waste was recycled
- Efficient framing systems like finger-joint framing and open-web truss systems reduced lumber use
- No VOC paint, low VOC adhesives and sealants, Green Label Plus carpet and formaldehyde-free composite wood helps ensure healthy indoor air quality
About Sol design + consulting: Sol design + consulting specializes in energy efficiency and green building certification services for developers, owners, builders and architects. Certification programs include LEED, ENERGY STAR, Enterprise Green Communities, NAHB National Green Building Standard, Passive House, Net-Zero Energy Building and other state and local sustainability programs. What sets Sol apart is 25 years of professional design and construction experience brought to green building consulting. The company has certified over 100 projects in 15 states and is working on its first international project. More on Sol at: www.soldesignconsulting.com