July 2021
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HMTX Industries Breaks Ground on World HQ
HMTX Industries world headquarters
Norwalk, CT – New materials flooring company HMTX Industries has broken ground on its new world headquarters in Norwalk. The four-story, 24,000sf project aims to directly address the growing issue of climate change. With a continued commitment to sustainability, the new HMTX Industries world headquarters is on track to become the first Living Building Challenge Petal Certified project in the state of Connecticut. HMTX Industries is also the first flooring company to pursue the Living Building Challenge. As a living building, the HMTX facility is intended to be largely self-sufficient while creating a positive impact on the people and natural
systems that surround it while producing zero carbon emissions. The HMTX building is designed to be energy positive with over 100% of the
HMTX Industries world headquarters
building’s power demand coming from onsite PV panels with an estimated 144,000 kWh/yr in solar power. It has a predicted energy use intensity (EUI) of 18 with ultra-efficient envelope and mechanical systems, a 60% reduction from baseline office buildings of the same size and location; passive cooling with operable windows and skylights; and natural daylighting by facade optimization and sunshade louvers. Water conservation features include a rainwater capture and reuse system with a 5,000-gallon storage tank to provide gray water for flush fixtures and utility uses; low-flow fixtures throughout the entire building; and three separate rain gardens
that treat storm water naturally and provide on-site retention and infiltration. Employee health and wellness has also been taken into consideration in the design, with natural daylighting in every space; the highest ventilation standards; and biophilic design features including a 1,700sf green roof with native flowers, shrubs and trees. Interior design and landscape will feature artwork by local and worldwide artists, and the ecologically conscious facility will also provide spaces for artists-in-residence design studios. Construction manager Shawmut Design and Construction is partnering with McLennan Design and its founder, Jason F. McLennan, on the project.
Ground Broken on Everett Development
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(l-r) Sal DiDomenico; Mayor Carlo DeMaria; Greystar managing director, Gary Kerr; Joseph McGonagle; and Alfred Wojciechowski
Everett, MA – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (Greystar) celebrated the groundbreaking of 85 Boston Street in Everett alongside Everett Mayor, Carlo DeMaria; State Senator Sal DiDomenico; State Representative Joseph McGonagle; and Alfred Wojciechowski, a principal with CBT Architects. The project is a joint venture between Greystar and Cigna Investment Management. Greystar will perform construction management for the project. The 5.9-acre site will be developed with 650 new apartments across two six-story buildings with 33 affordable on-site units. The groundbreaking sets the stage for the first building, The Mason, comprised of 330 rental units and on-site parking for approximately 400 cars.
Designed by CBT Architects, The Mason will activate the building’s streetscape for residents and neighbors. Approximately 5,000sf of retail plus a variety of amenity uses will line the building’s frontage along Vale Street, while a raised bike lane with a public bike share station, new sidewalks, and landscaping all contribute to the enhancement of the pedestrian thoroughfare. For building residents, on-site amenities include a courtyard with a pool and grilling stations, individual and collaborative spaces to support remote working, a fitness center with a studio room for classes, dining and lounge areas, a pet-friendly park, and a community room that can host private and public community events.
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