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Merchandise Mart

03 The Merchandise Mart’s Green Journey

By Kasey Madden

06 It’s Great To Be Green

By David Mack 10 Industry Happenings Compiled by Michael C. Davids & Sherri Iandolo 11 How To Respond After a Water Release Occurs

by Don Paxton 14 GreenWorks Awards Recognize Environmental Innovation and Leadership 16 Editor’s Message 17 Professional Service Directory THE LANDSCAPE BUYER

21 The Weather & Your Landscape

by James A. Fizzell 24 Baseball & Your Mechanical System Get Ready For Season

by John Gomez, Hayes Mechanical 25 Subscription Information 26 Buildings & Climate Change 27 Chicagoland Buildings & Environments Profile 28 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards

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BY KASEY MADDEN

THE MERCHANDISE MART’S GREEN JOURNEY The world’s largest commercial building, The Merchandise Mart, has obtained the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) for Existing Building Silver certification.

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erchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI)’s efforts to promote exemplary green building practices and environmental stewardship throughout their 4.2 million square foot facility are being recognized by what is considered to be the industry standard for high performance green buildings.

Utilizing a phased approach, the Merchandise Mart first began this noteworthy endeavor in 2005 by conducting a comprehensive analysis of building practices, including everything from building systems equipment, and construction practices to waste management procedures and light bulb recycling. The goal of this first phase was to determine if LEED certification was feasible for such a large, unique building. It was determined that certification was not only possible, but that The Mart would strive for the more challenging Silver certification. Phase two of the process began in July 2006, when The Merchandise Mart submitted its application for LEED-EB certification to USGBC, and began developing new programs and policies for the building that would reflect their heightened green building goals. Finally, The Merchandise Mart began the third phase of their program in early 2007 which encompassed

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the implementation of these newly documented programs and policies. An important part of this initiative was educating employees and tenants in the newly established green building programs, including a survey of all tenants’ current green building practices.

To earn LEED-EB certification, a building must meet certain prerequisites and performance criterion within five key areas of green building strategies: sustain-

able sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. Projects are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum certification depending on the number of credits achieved.

Green & Clean In 1990, The Mart began using Green Seal approved green cleaning products and the next year implemented a recycling program, which today includes all forms of paper products, glass, light bulbs, batteries, aluminum and construction materials. In 1996, The Mart became one of the first major property owners in

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downtown Chicago to enter into an agreement with the district cooling system now known as Thermal Chicago, thus contributing to the national effort to reduce the discharge of ozone-damaging CFC’s.

Clean Air Counts In 2006, MMPI joined Clean Air Counts, a voluntary initiative to reduce smog forming pollutants and energy consumption in the greater Chicago area. Part of the campaign strategies included utilizing only low VOC cleaning products, paints and building materials, as well as energy efficient lighting and alternative workplace transportation options. To date, The Mart has reduced pollution by 264,018 pounds for the largest reduction by a commercial building.

Recycling Program Also in 2006, The Merchandise Mart recycling program saved over 13,000 trees, and water conservation efforts saved 5.5 million gallons of water. The Mart and

350 W. Mart Center, also owned and managed by MMPI, recycled nearly 11 million pounds of waste.

Thus far in 2007, The Merchandise Mart has begun using recycled paper for all business purposes, installed motion activated lighting in restrooms and lower wattage fixtures wherever possible, made an I-Go hybrid car available to tenants and employees 24 hours a day, retrofitted exit lights to require less energy, and implemented an exterior and dock lighting schedule.

“We don’t view this as a completed project,” noted Merchandise Mart Senior Vice President Myron Maurer. “We have developed the tools, now we use those tools in our day-to-day operations. The Mart is going to continue to refine and improve our green building practices. This is a way of life at The Merchandise Mart.”

Future goals include: reducing the quantity of water needed for the building through the installation of more efficient fixtures, optimizing energy efficiency through lighting retrofits, supporting

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ozone protection protocols, encouraging renewable and alternative energy sources, purchasing materials with less environmental impact, and eliminating the sources of indoor air pollution.

Sustainable Building Practices “Wanting to be a pioneer for sustainable building practices, The Merchandise Mart signed on to the environmental movement early and we are now realizing its many advantages,” said Mark Bettin, national director of engineering, MMPI. “Not only does going green have a positive effect on our environment, but it makes sense economically. USGBC studies have shown green building practices guarantee a 30% energy savings, 30-50% water savings, and 50-97% waste savings.

Additionally, we are providing a valueadded service to our tenants and employees by offering a comfortable, healthy workplace which will ultimately increase productivity.”

To ensure all policies are strictly adhered to, The Merchandise Mart has

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developed new sustainable construction standards, as well as created new policy outlines for cleaning and exterior maintenance. With an average yearly basis of 700,000 square feet being affected by construction at The Mart — including capital improvements, trade show operations and tenant build-outs — it is important that everyone working in and on the building comply with LEED guidelines. Construction Services and Operations personnel received in-depth training from the Delta Institute and MMPI LEED management staff to understand the new Construction Standards and review new requirements.

Contractors & Green Policies In order to bid a job at The Mart, contractors, engineers and architects must attend similar training seminars. These seminars review new LEED- building standards and educate prospective vendors and contractors on new policies and guidelines. Only those individuals who complete this training and adhere to guidelines will be included on the pre-

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The Mart and ferred bidders list.

350 W. Mart The Mart has also Center, also assigned a single owned and project manager to managed by MMPI, recycled perform random nearly 11 milinspections on all lion pounds of projects within the waste. building, with assistance from an independent consultant, where documentation, IAQ compliance and material selections are all reviewed.

New green building policies that vendors must adhere to include: using green construction materials, filtering return air to maintain indoor air quality, using low VOC and energy efficient products, waste reduction and recycling, reduced mercury lighting, maintaining erosion and sedimentation control plans, and an IAQ (indoor air quality) management plan.

The Merchandise Mart’s Low

Environmental Impact Cleaning policy limits the use of potentially hazardous chemical cleaning agents and requires that all cleaning products be non-toxic in their undiluted state, that their ingredients exhibit biodegradability and that the primary packaging be recyclable.

Employed and contract cleaners must provide documentation showing specificacontinued on page 31

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B Y D AV I D M AC K

It’s Great to Be Green It was that noted amphibian Kermit the Frog who sang,” it’s not easy being green.” t one time the same could have been said for buildings in terms of the cost to construct them in accordance with eco- friendly principles in comparison to the human and environmental benefits that would be derived from following that approach to stacking bricks and sticks.

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But that was then and this is now. Construction technology has improved and costs have come down so the return on that environmental investment is offsetting the expense of building or retrofitting in terms of energy savings and employee productivity. If that pond jumper Kermit were instead a building endowed with the

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capacity of speech, he would now be serenading us with, “it’s great to be green,” or at least quoting (almost) that infamous insider trader Gordon Gekko of the movie Wall Street by declaring that, ”green is good.”

In this article, the words green and sustainable are interchangeable, as they both describe or

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relate to any building designed with environmental goals in mind to ensure a better quality of life for present and future generations.

In the business world it’s become fashionable to echo the sentiments of Kermit in his building incarnation as new workplaces are developed or existing, outdated, ones refurbished. But what exactly is being done in this effort of corporations and other enterprises to contribute to the “greening of America”?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design First of all, many are investing more in buildings for which they are seeking a LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a designation that comes in different levels depending on the extent of green content of a building. (See sidebar) This positive progression over the last several years is manifest in the dollar amount of LEED registered projects. In 2000, they totaled $792 million but by 2007 that figure had risen to $7.73 billion.

Reduces Operating Expenses Other statistics, as published by the USGBC and other sources, indicate the cost effectiveness of using sustainable construction methods inherent in going green. The cost per square foot for buildings striving for LEED certification is within the range of the cost to erect buildings not pursuing that designation. An additional investment of two percent in designing a green building will yield, on average, a savings equivalent to twenty percent of the construction costs in reduced operating expenses over the life of a building.

Put another way, an investment of $4 per square foot in green construction in pursuit of a LEED certification will result in an estimated net benefit of $58 per square foot over 20 years in the following ways: Estimated health and productivity benefits $ 46.00 Operations & Maintenance 8.50 Energy savings 5.80 Emission savings 1.20 Water savings .50 Total $ 62.00 - 4.00 = $ 58.00

Energy Smart Buildings In terms of energy use alone, the U.S. Department of Energy has reported that using more efficient design and technology in constructing new buildings can cut power costs by as much as 50 %.

What are referred to as energy smart buildings incorporate such varied features as efficient lighting and daylighting (natural light) arrangements and advanced window, roofing, insulation and mechanical ventilation systems. Rooftop vegetation also contributes to the goal of energy dieting. This mix of high performance building designs can be further enhanced with the addition of water conservation features, recycling and waste management systems and eco-sensitive building products and methods.

Employee Productivity Employee productivity is improved significantly in energy conscious buildings by giving them a more comfortable work environment. They benefit from greater daylighting, the use of nontoxic chemicals and improved temperature control as well as better ventilation and indoor air quality.

This results in less absenteeism, which in conjunction with reduced energy costs will, as noted previously, shorten the payback period in connection with the higher cost of incorporating sustainable concepts in construction.

Available evidence supports the above conclusion that workers in green buildings are more productive than their counterparts in similar buildings that did not emphasize sustainability in their planning and construction. LEED certified case studies reflect examples of a 2 to 16 % increase in

output. It has also been demonstrated that green schools produce more proficient students. A California analysis showed that school enrollees progressed 20% faster in math tests and 26% faster in reading tests over one year in buildings with more natural lighting in their classrooms compared to those in classrooms which had the least amount of daylighting. These are just a few examples of how the green characteristics of a building can affect occupant performance.

Green Perspectives A 2006 study entitled “Green Perspectives from Corporate America”, underwritten by Siemens Building Technologies and Siemans USA and conducted by McGraw Hill Construction, indicated that major businesses are increasingly manifesting green outlooks in their strategic planning and consider it a major element of profitable future expansion. “Leaders of corporate America have been polled on their opinions toward green and green buildings,” said Robert Dixon, vice president of Global Energy Services & Solutions for Siemens Building Technologies.

“It is important because we now know leaders view green facilities as significant components of any overall green strategy.” The study pointed to a “green tipping point” in America that should occur no later than 2009.

Research Conclusions Here are some of the research conclusions of the Siemens report: Green and green buildings will emerge as a prominent corporate trend in 2007 to 2009.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this can result in a savings of $50,000 and up on a 5 year lease in a 20,000 square foot building.

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A majority of study respondents believe their companies would be adopting green industry practices during that same period.

• 30% of participants felt their companies would step up and be market leaders in green.

• 40% consider green buildings to be of great importance to their organizations.

• 43% declared that green principles would be part of their growth strategy.

• Nearly 60% concur with the premise that green buildings would have lower operating costs.

• Nearly 75 % are being influenced to adopt green ideas because of rising energy costs, probably the key factor in turning CEOs into environmental advocates, at least in connection with their business planning.

While being committed to a green philosophy, corporate leaders responding to the survey still recognize their obligation to stockholders to balance the issue of cost and profits against any focus on going green.

Investors Interest The Kiplinger Business Resource Center has found that one of the keys to corporations, homebuilders and government and private institutions giving greater emphasis to green building is the interest of investors- those entities such as banks, pension funds, mortgage companies and private investors that supply the money for construction.

“I’ve seen a transformation in the market place in the last 3 years,” said Peter Garver, director of development for Corporate Office Properties Trust of Columbia, Md. “Three years ago our big (investor) prospects couldn’t care less about what we were doing in green. Now they’re aware of it and they’re starting to ask about it.”

Kiplinger attributes this investor and corporate interest in significant part to the USGBC’s LEED program. LEED has brought sustainable architecture/green buildings into sharper focus by creating a standard for certification and with specific objectives to be met to achieve a designation.

Kiplinger highlighted some other interesting points about green buildings.

They do not necessarily command more rent but lease up faster in many situations. Numerous prospective tenants are indicating they do not want to locate in a building if it is not higher performance, according to Brenna Walraven, executive director of national property management for USAA Real Estate Co., who sees the possibility of charging premium rentals in the future because of the growing demand for green. “I think that’s going to change,” Walraven said.

Some property redevelopers/managers are finding it profitable to acquire older buildings in great locations (still the commanding factor in finding tenants) with the plan to improve indoor environmental quality, conserve energy and to make the properties generally sustainable. One such company has shown that it can allocate $20 per square foot for green improvements and still earn as much as $2.00 per square foot on a $12 per square foot lease.

Green building is becoming popular now not necessarily because of current conditions but due to the potential liability of early obsolescence of new structures put up now compared to those constructed in the future. They may place those buildings that rise from the ground today at a distinct competitive disadvantage to those that may be built more closely following sustainable principles 5 years from now.

Green buildings may find insurance less expensive. At least one company, Firemen’s Fund, is offering a discount to LEED certified buildings.

Sustainable buildings get a lot of free publicity that helps in their marketing, which becomes much more cost effective. But that advantage will last only until green buildings become the norm instead of the exception and the playing field is leveled.

Companies in green surroundings are more attractive to potential employees. One post employment study reflected physical space and health and safety as the major concerns of workers at the company evaluated. They were reported to,”see green space as an indication of an employer who cares.”

Green buildings, while growing in popularity, don’t always make the best business sense because location is so important. It is likely that if one building is situated amidst good shopping and eating establishments and near good transportation access and a competing structure is not but has better indoor air quality, the former will be preferable to potential occupants. Again, location is a basic fact of real estate that greenness may not be able to overcome.

In the final analysis it is still too early to tell if, generally speaking, green buildings are more profitable for owners than conventional competitors.

Some evidence is beginning to bear out that they are but each case is dependent on its own numbers.

In any case, Kermit would be delighted at this green trend. ≠

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leed certification from the usgBC, designating how green or sustainable a building is, can be achieved at 4 levels. a maximum of 69 points can be awarded for green features. From 26-32 points a building is considered simply Certified. silver designation is granted for 33-38 points, gold for 39-51 and the highest recognition of platinum is given to structures that are determined to be in the upper range of 52-69 points.

In awarding points, there are 4 major areas in which the USGBC evaluates applicants for one of its designations.

- SITING. A building’s location should allow for protection of existing landscaping and natural features, recycling of demolition materials and be accessible to mass transportation.

- ENERGY EFFICIENCY. This is achieved in a variety of ways, including through the building’s shape and orientation on the site. Natural lighting is maximized to have the greatest potential effect on the productivity and well being of occupants. Solar systems are integral to the installation. Artificial lighting is of high efficiency, using advanced controls and motion sensors. The HVAC system should be properly sized and energy efficient. The use of light colors in roofing and exterior wall materials to reflect sunlight is a plus in the evaluation. High R rated wall and ceiling insulation is included. The use of other alternative energy sources such as photovoltaic and fuel cells adds to a building’s rating as does rooftop vegetation.

- MATERIALS EFFICIENCY. Sustainable construction materials should be used with emphasis on recycled content, zero or low toxicity, durability/ longevity and ideally be from local production sources. Building products should be of standardized dimensions.

- WATER EFFICIENCY. Water should be recycled to the extent possible and rain water recovered for on-site utilization. Waste water should be minimized by the usage of low flush toilets and low flow faucets and shower heads.

The headquarters of Christy Webber Landscapes at 2900 W. Ferdinand St. in Chicago, about which we have written in a previous issue of this magazine during its construction, proved to be greener in the eyes of USGBC evaluators than the owner had expected. She can be proud of the LEED designation the complex has been awarded.

While the LEED Platinum applies only to the company headquarters, added Roger Post, general manager for Christy Webber landscapes, “the site as a whole incorporates many green features including the innovative storm water management system, permeable paving and induction street lighting.”

The site is 12 acres in total size and has another lessee- the Charles J, Fiore Nursery, a plant wholesaler, which will not have a permanent structure in the beginning. But, Post pointed out,” if the business is as successful as we hope, they are likely to add a permanent structure.”

And it should be up to LEED standards at some level.

The solar system at Christy Webber has two functions- first to augment the geothermal system that heats the building through a heat pump apparatus and second

to supply all of the hot water. “I did some calculations last fall and we are definitely saving money,” said Post. The solar equipment is 60 to 70 % more efficient than a conventional arrangement and further savings may be achieved as certain existing energy consumption habits are modified.

The Company may expand its property holdings.

“Because of the interest we have received from alternative fuel suppliers, materials companies and others, we are looking at an adjoining parcel of property to see if that can be acquired to build out the green industrial park even more,” explained Post. If that happens, further LEED awards can be expected.

The federal government has also been going after LEED certification in new buildings constructed by its various departments and agencies. Even the CIA is acquiring a green hue in a building complex it has put up at an undisclosed location somewhere in the not so wild environs of Northern Virginia. At this facility, 20% of the materials used are recycled and the washrooms feature water less urinals. Vegetation is planted on the roof tops.

Reportedly the campus uses 21% less energy and 40%less water than conventional construction. And two of the buildings have received the Gold LEED certification from the USGBC.

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mayor richard m. daley was joined on January 28, 2008 by howard henneman, Commissioner of the department of Fleet management; 1st Ward alderman manuel Flores; richard sandor, Chairman and Chief executive officer of Chicago’s Climate exchange; Jerry roper, president and Ceo of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and don Keprta president of dominick’s Finer Foods at the dominick’s food store located at 2021 West Chicago avenue to announce dominick’s decision to convert its entire fleet to use bio-diesel fuels.

I.S.E.A. the illinois solar energy association (www.illinoissolar.org) will have a tour of the gsg Wind Farm on april 5.

Façade Ordinance Seminar on march 20, 2008 the Chicago Committee on high rise Buildings in cooperation with the City of Chicago, department of Buildings will present a seminar on “new requirements of the Chicago Facade inspection ordinance” at the James r. thompson Center (100 West randolph, Chicago). on november 13, 2007 the Chicago City Council amended the municipal Code of Chicago requirements related to maintenance of exterior Walls and enclosures of Buildings. the newly revised provisions (13-196-031 through 13-196039) update the requirements for close-up handson inspections of buildings 80 feet in height or greater. there are significant changes in the requirements, which will have an impact on the way buildings must be maintained and reported in coming years. these changes may result in cost savings compared to the prior requirements. this seminar will address the new requirements, specific new rules and regulations estab-

lished by the department of Buildings, administration and compliance requirements, considerations for building owners and design professionals and some of the liability, insurance and legal considerations involved. seminar presenters will include representatives from the City of Chicago department of Buildings, experts involved in building exterior inspection and repairs, buildings owners and managers, and legal experts. attendees will receive a copy of the proceedings of this seminar. this program should be of particular interest to building owners and property managers, architects, structural engineers and contractors involved in building exterior inspection, maintenance and repair. the cost of the program is $85 per person and includes cost of printed proceedings (available after the seminar). some co-sponsoring organizations will provide continuing education credits to their members.

For instructions on registration and additional information, see the website of the Chicago Committee on high rise Buildings at www.cchrb.org.

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B Y D O N PA X TO N – C E RT I F I E D I N D O O R E N V I R O N M E N TA L CO N S U LTA N T ( C I E C ) CLEAN AIR INSPECTIONS

How To Respond After a Water Release Occurs The most common causes of water releases in high-rise buildings are faulty water supply lines to refrigerators, toilet seals, general plumbing leaks, releases during bathroom renovations, and releases in units that are vacant or owners are out of town for a long period of time. Other releases are causes by roof leaks, basement flooding, and storm damage.

First Call?

There are a few options for the first call you should make. If you already have a good relationship with a mold remediation and water damage removal contractor, a call to them will allow them time to prepare equipment for deployment to your managed property if you already have an idea of the scale of the release, and know how many units have been visibly water-impacted. Your second call should be to an industrial hygienist (IH) that is preferably either an Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and has sufficient experience with high-rise or multi-unit water-releases. Anyone with fewer qualifications could be a risk, since their knowledge and abilities can either reduce or increase the risk of future litigation and the costs of the project. The IH should also implement infrared (IR) thermography as part of the water damage assessment. Now that two of the most important steps have been made, the following response steps can begin.

Respond with Technology The most important response step is getting drying equipment into the wetted areas as soon as possible and includes placement and operation of industrial-size dehumidifiers supplemented by fans where appropriate. IR imaging is an invaluable tool for this step. Aside from seeing obviously wet areas during a visual inspection and moisture meter survey, use of IR allows visualization of wetted materials that are not apparent with the unaided eye. This will ensure sufficient planning and proper

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placement of drying equipment. IR images also serve as a record of wetted materials that can be reviewed after all drying has

spaces can be very costly and could even include displacement of occupants and disposal of porous contents such as upholstery and carpeting. There can be a dramatic difference in the extent of damage when a professional is called within days after a release (same day or next day is obviously more advantageous) versus one to two weeks or more. We have seen cases when a late response required entire unit

Mold growth above and behind baseboard from late response.

been completed. Before drying equipment is removed a follow-up IR survey and moisture meter survey should be performed.

An experienced consultant will know that the IR survey should not be conducted until room temperatures have normalized after equipment is shut off. Proper drying in a timely manner can mean the difference between having increased remediation costs for mold spore-decontamination of units or merely having to contend with water-damaged drywall and/or flooring materials. Decontamination of living

decontamination of contents and then significant removal of mold-impacted wall and flooring materials. That increased costs substantially. As a property manager or owner you don’t want to be the one who responded late.

Air Sampling The next step is air sampling for mold to determine if any occupancy issues have resulted, and then a thorough inspection of wetted wall, ceiling, and

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Gross mold growth on drywall from delayed response and drying.

floor materials for mold growth. Surface sampling will confirm whether mold growth has occurred in suspect areas. If drying has been completed in 2 – 3 days after the water release, mold growth will be significantly reduced and possibly even eliminated. For interior walls, wall cavity bioaerosol sampling is a useful tool to determine if fungal amplification has occurred inside the walls if no mold is visible on outer wall materials. Strategic sampling will provide enough information without over burdening costs. If drying was completed with 2 – 3 days and no mold growth is found, the project turns into only a removal/replacement of waterdamaged materials.

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The final step of the process is the evaluation of data and production of a report. This is where having a qualified and experienced IH really pays off. The IH you hire should feel comfortable making occupancy decisions that will ultimately protect the health of the owners, and protect against liability to the owners, the management company, and even the remediation contractor. Here is how your IH can do this. Once air sampling results have been evaluated, unit occupants will either be recommended to vacate or continue to occupy their residence based upon levels of water impact fungi present.

If surface samples show mold growth and/or increased fungal activity from water-impact then appropriate mold remediation protocols and scope of removal work can be generated. If all samples indicate normal levels in the air and no mold-impact on materials, a water damage removal scope of work can be generated. Removal of water-damaged but non-mold impacted materials can be performed by a mold remediation company much less expensively than if mold is present. Precautions should still be taken during this removal process in the event that mold is discovered in an obscured area.

Post Remediation If mold remediation or water damage removal is performed, post-remediation and re-occupancy sampling of living

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▲ Mold behind dishwasher from multi-unit water release. spaces by an IH is very important to prevent mold harbors being left undiscovered, ensuring contractors performed all work completely without mold-contaminating unaffected living spaces and properly decontaminating contents and living spaces as specified by a remediation scope

▲ Mold growth inside wall on adjacent unit from late response. of work, determining that re-occupancy may occur, and preventing mold-related illness lawsuits.

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GREENWORKS AWARDS RECOGNIZE ENVIRONMENT V Tigerman McMurray Architects & Pacific Garden Mission won isionary leaders who are a Green Buildings award in the 2007 GreenWorks awards. changing how their compa(Courtesy of Juan Hernandez) nies or organizations operate in order to create a more environmentally conscious and sustainable city were recognized at the Chicago‘s GreenWorks Awards on November 29, 2007 during a luncheon at the Intercontinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Avenue, one of the greenest hotels in Chicago.

“The field of green design and technology has grown significantly and I want to commend all the nominees for your commitment and your efforts in making Chicago one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the nation.,” said Sadhu Johnston, the City’s Chief Environmental Officer. each category, a market transformation designaForty-four nominees from businesses, nontion was given to applicants whose project not profits, schools, and government agencies subonly met the criteria, but also has the potential to mitted applications into one of three categories: influence its industry and/or competitors towards Green Building, Green Practice, or Green Product. In being green. A panel of 19 judges, representing

fields in green design, reviewed all categories.

Sponsored by the Argosy Foundation, the GreenWorks Awards were given to the following organizations:

Green Buildings This award recognized the best green building projects happening in Chicago, with judges looking for projects with significant green features that would enhance the facility’s energy efficiency and demonstrate a strategic use of materials.

Awards went to the team at OWP/P for their achievement on the Tarkington Elementary School and Tigerman McCurry Architects for the Pacific Garden Mission. The Market Transformation designation went to Christy Webber Landscapes for its Rancho Verde development.

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TAL INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP Shown here is Rancho Verde Office Park recipient of the Market Transformation designation in the 2007 GreenWorks awards.

Green Practices This award highlighted the creative ways that companies and organizations are meeting their bottom line while being environmentally proactive. The judges were looking for innovative operations that have a widespread educational impact on the company - for employees and customers alike.

The winners included PortionPac for use of their Flat Fee system used in its delivery service for its clients and Wilbur Wright College for its Building Energy Technology curriculum, which is an accredited occupational certificate curriculum in energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental impact. The Market Transformation designation for this category went to the O’Hare Modernization Program for aggressively reducing its environmental footprint during construction.

Green Products Lastly, for the category of Green Products, the judges were looking for innovative products, buildings and services with a low-impact on natural resources in their production and operation.

The Green Products awards were given to the CARA Program for its Cleanslate Initiative which focuses on education of community residents about recycling and the beautification of the communities it serves, Greenmaker Supply which has made a name for itself as the one place where customers can purchase green materials such as paint, cabinets and tile for home-greening projects, and WRD Environmental for its Michigan

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Avenue Fish Hotel.

The Waste to Profit Network - a partnership between the City of Chicago, the Chicago Manufacturing Center, the USEPA, the State of Illinois and over 80 local companies received the Market Transformation designation for the final category. The intent of this category was to seek out and promote products and services based in Chicago that give consumers a green choice.

“When we build green, when we conserve energy, when we work to slow global climate change, we all play a part in protecting and preserving our land, air, water and other irreplaceable resources and create jobs and a healthy economy as well,” said Department of Environment Commissioner, Suzanne Malec-McKenna. “The winners of Mayor Daley’s GreenWorks Awards are shining examples for other companies and organizations to learn from and emulate.”

Keeping with the event’s theme of creating a more environmentally conscious and sustainable city, the entire application process was electronic, as was the judging. The award plaques were made from wood harvested from naturally felled trees in Chicago parks; the caterers used only durable dining ware and reusable linens and incorporated local and or organic produce wherever possible. In addition, the Hotel Intercontinental is part of the City’s new Green Hotel Initiative.

For more information, including how to apply, go to greenworksawards@cityofchicago.org or call the Department of Environment at (312) 744-7606. ≠

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pring could not get here fast enough for most of us. this past winter was one of coldest and snowiest in many years. shortages of

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salt were common and budgets for snow removal were tested to new limits. extreme weather really makes us appreciate the next season. the hazards of harsh winter weather will continue to require attention as their effect is felt on our environment. Water can cause damage

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that can go unseen or noticed until many years down the road and the fluctuations in the weather will be seen in our outdoor landscapes for seasons to come. if damage is not readily visible, be sure to monitor your property(s) carefully in the future for any effects of the bru-

Editor & Publisher Michael C. Davids Vice President Sherri Iandolo Art Director Rick Dykhuis

tal winter conditions we just experienced. our cover story for this issue of CBe features the green journey of the merchandise mart and offers an overview of their many green building programs and initiatives. the merchandise is a terrific example of the various ways that you can go green in your building(s). our second story is on green building practices. this article showcases green research and several examples of properties that have had success in their green buildings. this is a topic we cover regularly and one that continues to grow with an increased public awareness of environmental issues and

Contributing Writers James A. Fizzell, Cathy Walker, David Mack Circulation & Administration Carol Iandolo, Mary Knoll, Arlene Wold

concerns.

another article in this issue deals with response to a high rise water release. While this is also a subject we have covered in several prior publications, there are always new developments and information in this regard. there are also features on the Chicago neighborhood awards program as well as the Chicago

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vides some helpful tips on preparing your outdoor landscape for the coming season and what to watch for in terms of winter damage on your plants. our regular industry happenings column along with highlights from a variety of special events and awards programs can also be found in this issue.

We will continue to explore many other green building trends and issues in coming issue of CBe. if you have a green story to share, or if your property has a special need or challenge, mcd media produces special events that feature a variety of resources and experts specializing in current issues.

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many members of our CBe advisory board will attend these events. there are also key resources from our sister publication –Condo lifestyles available at our special events. mCd special events provide a terrific forum for purchasing professionals to get questions answered, meet new vendors, share a story idea, or socialize with other volunteers and professionals. please consider attending our upcoming mCd golf invitational on July 11 and our luncheon at

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SPRING 2008

BY JAMES A. FIZZELL

The Weather and Your Landscape El Nino, La Nina! It seems a little unlikely that events in the equatorial Pacific could have much effect on the weather here, but that is exactly what we have been experiencing for the last several years.

week quickly moderated, and on and on.

According to our long-range weather prognosticator, Greg Soulje, this pattern will persist throughout the late winter and into spring. Greg expects an active, volatile weather pattern for the next month or so with wide temperature swings

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l Ninos are unusual warming of the Pacific; LaNinas are the opposite with colder than normal waters along the west coast of South America.

El Ninos bring us warmer, drier winters with the polar jet stream far north in Canada. The effects of a moderate El Nino were obvious late last winter. It is interesting to note that while we discounted the effects of an El Nino during the 2006-07 winter, some long-range weather prognosticators thought fall and early winter would be colder than normal, and that an El Nino pattern would develop in January and February. The season actually started rather mild, but then the winter turned out to be cold after all. In reality, the effects of the El Nino developed in early winter causing above normal temperatures, and then dissipated.

Why Snowy & Cold?

Presently, at the start of 2008, a moderately strong La Nina is well in place.

Moderate La Ninas typically produce wide swings in temperatures across the eastern half of the nation as well as an active, stormy weather pattern from the Northern plains, Great Lakes and Midwest, and east to the Atlantic seaboard.

Weather-wise, this has translated into earlier and more pronounced periods of colder-than-normal weather this winter, accompanied by a higher-than-usual frequency of weather systems generating light-to-moderate precipitation. The result

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has been early-season snows and cold.

We should continue to see frequent snows and widely fluctuating temperatures, at least through the later part of the winter and as long as the La Nina persists this spring.

Wild Swings in Temperature The wild swings in temperature really have been evident so far, with zero degree temperatures and snow in mid-December followed by temperatures in the 40s or higher a few days later. This scenario was repeated in January with zero one week, 65 degrees and thunder storms the next week. A return to below zero the next

in the 40 to 50 degree range. These will be accompanied by snow, mostly in 2 to 4inch amounts with larger totals in the far outlying suburban counties. These will occur as the northern and southern branches of a split jet stream battle for dominance. In mid-January the northern branch plunged all the way to the Gulf with snow in Atlanta and New Orleans. Soulje still expects our total snowfall for the season to approach 50 inches.

Spring Forecast The La Nina will ease up in early spring, but the north branch of the jet

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stream still will maintain dominance.

Late season snow, even into the last week of April, in possible.

Expect weather in May and June to be stormy with fronts passing every week to ten days. Breaks in the weather of three to five days at a time will allow for some fieldwork to get started. Soulje expects the total precipitation will be about normal, but temperatures will trend lower than average. Spring will be cool through May and June with no early heat, he thinks.

By about the 4th of July, Soulje expects the La Nina to have broken down, and an El Nino to develop. From July 4, through July and August to about Labor Day, things will really dry up. He says summer will be a lot drier than we would like it, but not necessarily hot.

Changeable Weather Hard on Plants The extremely changeable weather has been hard on plants. They can stand cold, but when the cold is interrupted by

really mild weather the plants begin to lose dormancy and are suckers for the next punch of severe cold. Some of the coldest weather has occurred with little if any snow cover. Fortunately, soils are not dry now. Much of the snowmelt has soaked in, as soils were not frozen beneath the snow.

My good friend, Dr. Francis DeVos, former director of the Chicago Botanic Garden and later in the same position at the University of Minnesota used to say it was easier on plants there even though the winters were so much more severe.

When winter arrived, he said, it had enough sense to stay around until spring.

No such luck here!

Several things can be done to help your plantings throughout the remainder of the winter and into the spring and summer. With some idea of what is in store for plantings, plans can be developed to give plants the best chance of surviving whatever nature throws at them.

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Plan Maintenance Tasks Make sure the screens protecting evergreens from sun and wind, and protecting lawns from salt, are still in place.

If severe cold without adequate snow cover is anticipated, be prepared to cover ground covers and perennials.

There should be plenty of soil moisture, so unless plants are under overhangs they should not need watering during the winter. There should be enough mild days interspersed with the cold to haul out the hoses if it is necessary.

If they already have begun to feed on your plants, rodents will still damage them because they have grown accustomed to dining there. Make sure guards are in place and renew the baits if they have been eaten up.

There could well be a lot of winter damage. Early ice and snow broke down many trees and shrubs. Dying branches and stems, and even plants dead to the soil line, can be expected. Non-native species will probably bear the brunt of the

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damage. Native plants developed under the typical weather patterns here, and usually can stand them much better than items moved in from other places Selective trimming to remove the damaged portions will improve their looks immediately. New growth this spring will soon fill in any voids. Delay trimming evergreens until you are assured that the stems are dead. While needles may be brown, the stems and buds may still be very much alive.

Damage to lawns from salt and from snow plowing should be repaired as soon as you can get onto them. Excavate along walks and drives to remove salty soil and dead grass. Fill in with fresh soil and sod or seed. Replace soil and grass scraped up by plows.

Get an Early Start Should spring turn out to be as wet as Soulje expects, get an early start, and take advantage of any good weather to do the necessary, early chores. Spring cleanups may be delayed, for instance. Try to get annual beds planted up as soon as danger of a freeze has passed. If you miss a few good days, you may need to wait a long time before things dry enough for work to continue.

Plan for Dry Periods Early, cool, moist weather should be conducive to a good start for plantings.

The sudden change to dry conditions should be anticipated and plans made to cope. Water restrictions may be initiated.

Some years ago, watering was banned completely by some municipalities because their reservoirs were running dry.

This has not happened in several years, but is always a possibility. Fortunately, hot weather does not seem likely to accompany the drought, and will ameliorate the effects somewhat.

It might be prudent, however, to avoid any major plantings unless water can be provided. Make sure all plantings are well watered by the beginning of July so they have a good chance of making it through extended dry weather. Large trees should be made priorities, followed by newly planted trees and shrubs. If dry weather does occur, make plans to apply

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water to these plants whenever you can.

Two inches of water over the entire area beneath the drip line will last a couple of weeks. Use sprinklers and measure the water applied.

Turf grasses will stand drought quite well if prepared for it and if given intelligent care when water is in short supply.

Keep the grass mowed at the tallest reasonable height. Usually the cool grasses are best mowed at 2-1/2 inches. Water only when the grass wilts and then apply a measured, one-inch. If the water tends to run off slopes, stage-water. Apply fertilizer and pest control materials sparingly.

Make sure the thatch is kept under control and that the grass is actually growing in the ground. It might be wise to keep good records of the weather and what was done to the plantings. Record things that worked, and also those that did not so you don’t repeat them.

If the grass is allowed to go dormant, keep in mind it will need a little water once every month or so to keep the crowns hydrated. Apply 1/4 inch of water every four weeks. On hot, south-facing

slopes, it may be necessary to moisten the crowns every two weeks. Grass treated in this manner will not turn green until normal rains begin or watering restrictions are relaxed, but it will not die out.

Weather & Your Landscape Most quality landscape professionals are well aware of the problems that can develop from such weather, and are prepared to take the necessary steps to minimize the problems. Meet with your resources to discuss the plans for the coming growing season and to identify things your firm can do to help reduce the effects of any adverse weather.

Some organizations and their contractors never seem to have problems and their properties look terrific. To the casual observer, it may appear that there never are any problems. In actuality, that is because they work together to make sure any problems are anticipated and steps taken to remedy the situations before they become big problems. â‰

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B Y J O H N G O M E Z , H AY E S M E C H A N I C A L

BASEBALL & YOUR MECHANICAL It’s hard to believe spring training is underway and the opening of baseball season is here again. Baseball is the longest season of all the sports, and sometimes when air conditioning systems are failing, and complaints are coming in, the season seems even longer.

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et’s see if we can get a good start this year, we’re up to the plate and the first pitch is “the importance of spring start-ups.”

Inspect to Contain Cost, Maintain Comfort For air conditioning systems in today’s economy, a spring inspection is crucial. With energy costs increasing as they are, the importance of a good air conditioning start-up can not be stressed enough. The main objective is to contain cost, and maintain comfort. With the rising cost of equipment, you want ensure the existing equipment will last as long as possible.

Cleaning to be More Efficient We’ve just hit the ball and we’re running to first base. Power-washing condenser or punching condenser tubes for chillers are as critical as clean filters and clean evaporators. The cleaner the heat exchanger, the better the heat-transfer.

Cleaning your water tower, servicing your pumps and strainers and having your chemical treatment balanced will benefit the equipment by causing it to run less, it will be more efficient, and that the building’s comfort level is not sacrificed.

Electrical Check Points The first base coach is waving us to second base. When inspecting the electrical disconnect of the equipment, it is important that good contact is maintained to insure proper voltage. Turning the disconnect on and off, and lubricating

is important to make sure the disconnect is working properly. This is a small task that will protect your equipment. In addition, installing phase monitoring devices is also important to protect your equipment from brown-outs and voltage spikes. Checking contactors and replacing those that are pitted or chattering is also a good practice. Why jeopardize your compressors or motors. Check for brittle or loose wiring. Checking amperage on motors and compressors while the unit is running will give a good indication of how the system is operating.

ning, when the outside temperature is dictating free cooling.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind Fluids, Controls & Belts We’re rounding second base and looking at the third base coach. Checking oil levels and refrigerant pressures is vital for proper operation of your equipment.

Visibly inspecting for leaks or copper that is rubbing against anything, will head off a lot of problems. Checking controls and safety devices to make sure they are properly working will help the system run efficiently. Inspecting the condenser fan blower motor and shaft bearing if applicable, for grease and oiling will insure longer running time for bearings.

Checking belt tension and sheave and pulley wear or dirty blower wheels will affect the air delivery of the system.

Operation Settings As we head toward third base, our coach is waving us toward home. Proper operations and settings are necessary to ensure economizer capabilities. The benefit is free cooling. It’s frustrating to a technician when linkage to the damper is disconnected and the compressor is run-

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While looking to our team-mate at home plate, he’s giving the sign to slide.

The old but true cliché “out of sight, out of mind” is often the reason for neglected maintenance. HVAC systems are usually installed where they aren’t seen, such as in a section of a basement, a closet, on rooftops, or in mechanical rooms, making them easy to ignore. The systems are simply taken for granted, until they fail.

Decreased efficiency, utility overpayment, discomfort, loss of productivity, eventual premature replacement, and higher repair costs are the result. Just because an HVAC system is out of sight, does not mean it should be neglected. Checking an HVAC system a minimum of twice annually is just as important as changing the oil in a car every 3,000 miles. Having proper seasonal inspections is critical to the efficiency and proper running of your HVAC equipment.

Energy Use The HVAC system is most likely the single biggest use of energy in a building.

In commercial applications where refriger-

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SYSTEM GET READY FOR SEASON ation is applied, combined with the HVAC system, huge amounts of energy are used in the building. In fact, over a third of the

energy used in the United States is used to heat and cool buildings. A compelling case can be made that proper mainte-

nance can save companies up to fifty percent of costs. There’s dust, the catcher has the ball and our hand is on the plate.

The umpire yells safe! There’s one thing more exciting than a home run, and that’s an inside the park home run. We have just scored a run for the team.

Baseball is a team sport and many things must go right for a team to win. Keeping equipment running at peak performance is also a team effort. So make sure you put the best team that you can together and everyone will have a good season. ≠

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B Y TA RY N H O LO W K A , U S G B C

Buildings and Climate Change Buildings Account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States. The commercial and residential building sector accounts for 39% of carbon dioxide(co2) emissions in the United States per year, more than any other sector.

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.S. buildings alone are responsible for more co2 emissions annually than those of any other country except China. Most of these emissions come from the combustion of fossil fuels to provide heating, cooling and lighting, and to power appliances and electrical equipment. By transforming the built environment to be more energy-efficient and climate-friendly, the building sector can play a major role in reducing the threat of climate change.

A growing source of co2 emissions.

In 2004, total emissions from residential and commercial buildings were 2236 million metric tons of co2 or 39% of total U.S. co2 emissions - more than either the transportation or industrial sectors.

• Over the next 25 years, co2 emissions from buildings are projected to grow faster than any other sector, with emissions from commercial buildings projected to grow the fastest - 1.8% a year through 2030.

• When other co2 emissions attributable to buildings are considered - such as the emissions from the manufacture and transport of building construction and demolition materials and transportation associated with urban sprawl - the result is an even greater impact on the climate.

Buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the U.S. The most significant factor contributing to co2 emissions from buildings is their use of electricity.

• Commercial and residential buildings are tremendous users of electricity, accounting for more than 70% of electricity use in the U.S.

• The building sector consumed 40 quadrillion BTU’s of energy in 2005 at a cost of over $300 billion. Energy use in the sector is projected to increase to 50 quadrillion BTU’s at a cost of $430 billion by the year 2025.

• The energy impact of buildings is likely to be even greater when taking into account other energy use attributable to buildings. For example, the energy embodied in a single building’s envelope equals 8-10 times the annual energy used to heat and cool the building.

• Buildings have a lifespan of 50 - 100 years during which they continually consume energy and produce co2 emissions. If half of new commercial buildings were built to use 50% less energy, it would save over 6 million metric tons of co2 annually for the life of the buildings - the equivalent of taking more than 1 million cars off the road every year.

15 million new buildings are projected to be constructed by 2015 The U.S. population and economy are projected to grow significantly over the coming decades, increasing the need for new buildings: • To meet this demand, approximately 15 million new buildings are projected to be constructed by 2015.

• Absent significant improvements in environmental performance, the building sector will be a major contributor to increasing global co2 emissions.

global temperatures by 2.5”F to 10”F this century. The effects will be profound, and may include rising sea levels, more frequent floods and droughts, and increased spread of infectious diseases. To address the threat of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions must be slowed, stopped, and reversed. Meeting the challenge will require dramatic advances in technologies and a shift in how the world economy generates and uses energy.

Building green is one of the best strategies for meeting the challenge of climate change because the technology to make substantial reductions in energy and co2 emissions already exists. The average LEED certified building uses 32% less electricity and saves 350 metric tons of co2 emissions annually. Modest investments in energy-saving and other climate-friendly technologies can yield buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthier places to live and work, and that contribute to reducing co2 emissions.

Green buildings provide abundant opportunities for saving energy and mitigating co2 emissions Building green can reduce co2 emissions while improving the bottom line through energy and other savings.

Examples of measures that can be taken to improve building performance include: • Incorporating the most efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, along with operations and maintenance of such systems to assure optimum performance • Using state of the art lighting and optimizing daylighting • Using recycled content building and interior materials • Reducing potable water usage • Using renewable energy • Implementing proper construction waste management

Green buildings are a vital tool in the fight against climate change.

• Siting the building near public transportation

Scientists predict that left unchecked, emissions of co2 and other greenhouse gases from human activities will raise

• Using locally produced building materials ≠

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Chicago Neighborhood Developm While the Chicago skyline has influenced American architecture for decades, it is the enduring strength and fabric of its neighborhoods that intrigues urban leaders from throughout the world. Once again, the community leaders, architects, businesses, government leaders, foundations and community development organizations whose work is responsible for neighborhood vibrancy were honored at the 14th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards on February 7th at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

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reated by LISC/Chicago and now attracting nearly 1,400 leaders each year, CNDA is the nation’s largest awards program dedicated to neighborhood-based development.

A total of nine awards were given out: six for various aspects of community development leadership (recognizing both programs and projects) and three awards sponsored by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation for “Architectural Excellence in Community Design.” Many of the awards were accompanied by cash prizes from $2,000 to $20,000.

Typically the Awards Ceremony is preceded by a panel discussion of a press

ing public policy issue. This year, however, those deeply involved in community based development received an outsider’s look at their work when the renowned The Second City ensemble presented, “Outside-In: The Second City’s Take on Community Improv-ment.”

“The very size and diversity of the audience for this event underscore the strength of the partnerships that make our city’s neighborhoods the envy – and learning laboratory - of the nation,” said Valerie Jarrett, President and CEO of The Habitat Company and Chair of this year’s event.

“The event is both an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and inspire the work of the future.”

This year’s winners are:

The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Strategy of the Year ($20,000) Lawndale Christian Development Corporation Lawndale Christian Development Corporation was honored for its comprehensive community development efforts including the unveiling of a new public art corridor along Ogden Avenue, the creation of a Community Technology Center for residents to explore job opportunities and the construction of the 125 single-family unit Ezra Homes Complex.

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Outstanding Non-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project ($15,000) Center on Halsted Center on Halsted is a 100,000 square foot silver LEED Certified state-of-the-art community center serving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the larger surrounding Lakeview community. It contains a youth center, a senior center, a full-size gymnasium, a 160-seat theater and a community technology center as well as sharing space with anchor tenant Whole Foods Market.

The Outstanding For-Profit Neighborhood Real Estate Project Award Chicago GreenWorks for Rancho Verde Rancho Verde, the City’s first Platinum LEED Certified development and the headquarters for Christy Webber Landscapes, is both an example of the best in green design and a new anchor for industrial/commercial development in the East Garfield Park community.

Special Recognition Award ($5,000) St. Leo’s Campus for Veterans

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Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation was honored for their project, St. Leo’s Campus for Veterans, where homeless veterans receive housing, social services, and medical services on the redeveloped site of St. Leo’s school in the Auburn Gresham community.

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La Casa Norte’s Solid Ground Supportive Housing Building Landon Bone Baker Architects. Shown here are representatives accepting their award. (Courtesy of Wayne Cable and Landon Bone Baker Architects) spring 2008

ment Awards Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, First Place ($15,000) Landon Bone Baker Architects for La Casa Norte’s Solid Ground Supportive Housing Building Landon Bone Baker Architects partnered with La Casa Norte to convert a three-story unused masonry building in Humboldt Park into a space that demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability and provides a brilliantly functional home for 16 formerly homeless youth.

â–˛ Mayor Richard M. Daley joined more than 1,400 lenders, architects, real estate agents, philanthropic and business leaders at the 14th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards. Courtesy of Juan Hernandez

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▲ Shown here are representatives from Pacific Garden Mission and Stanley Tigerman. (Courtesy of Heidrich Blessing Photographers)

Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, Second Place ($3,000) Stanley Tigerman for Pacific Garden Mission Stanley Tigerman’s Pacific Garden Mission is a 150,000 square foot structure that is contextual, evocative, efficient and uplifting to the spirit of the 1,000 men and women who stay within the facility, which also offers counseling services and employment training.

Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, 3rd Place ($2,000) Murphy/Jahn for Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Margot and Harold Schiff Residences Architect Helmut Jahn’s striking five-story Margot and Harold Schiff Residences stand as a vivid example of the ability to meet the housing needs of low-income residents in a structure that combines beauty, efficiency and sustainability.

The Friend of the Neighborhoods Award Richard H. Driehaus, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Driehaus Capital Management LLC and President of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Richard H. Driehaus was honored for his longstanding commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in Chicago’s neighborhoods and his continued support of quality design that enhances the urban landscape through the

Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Architectural Excellence.

The Norman Bobins Leadership Award ($20,000) Carlos Nelson, Executive Director, Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation Carlos Nelson was honored for his extraordinary leadership, innovative approach and great potential as a leader in community development as Executive Director of the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC). Under his leadership, GADC has attracted new businesses, upgraded housing and improved social services for local residents.

Application & Judging Nearly 50 applications representing a wide range of community organizations and development efforts were submitted for the four CNDA awards. Each application was assigned to a team of three or four judges who reviewed the application and visited the facility or project. Thirty-eight volunteer judges from the non-profit and for-profit sectors participated. Judges rated applicants on development process or organizational effectiveness, community impact and project or organizational challenge. The Awards Committee reviewed all of the applications and judges’ score sheets and discussed the merits of each application in detail.

Applications were taken separately for the three Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Architectural Excellence in Community Design. A Driehaus jury of 12 volunteers evaluated 18 appli-

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cations and conducted site reviews of the 10 finalists. Their decisions were based on the quality of a project’s design within the constraints imposed by funding and regulatory agencies, the project’s contribution to the comprehensive development of the community, and the extent to which the project can be viewed as a model of design for developments in other neighborhoods.

“The projects being honored today have already improved the quality of life in the neighborhoods where they have been built and also serve as community anchors with the potential to be a catalyst for future development,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley. “They are perfect examples of how partners working together can help re-build and revitalize a neighborhood – store by store and block by block – so that the lives of all Chicagoans are improved.”

The Awards Ceremony was preceded by a performance by Chicago’s famed The Second City comedy troupe, which offered its unique look at four decades of community development in “Outside In: The Second City’s Take on Community Improvment.”

Making it Possible The principal sponsors for this year’s awards include: Allstate; Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen; Bank of America; Brinshore Development; Camiros, Ltd.; Charter One; Chase; Chicago Bears; Chicago Community Loan Fund; The Chicago Community Trust; Citibank; Cole Taylor Bank; Coniston Consulting; Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.; Exelon; Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Fifth Third Bank; GE Real Estate; The Habitat Company; Harris; Holsten Real Estate; Illinois Housing Development Authority; LaSalle Bank; LISC /Chicago; Matanky Realty Group; MB Financial Bank; Miner, Barnhill & Galland; National City; National Equity Fund; Northern Trust; Park National Bank; Peoples Gas; RBC Capital Markets/Apollo Equity Partners; Related Midwest; Reznick Group; The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation; ShoreBank; State Farm Insurance; Urban Development Fund; Urban Land Institute; The Walsh Group; and Washington Mutual.

Established in 1995, CNDA recognizes outstanding achievements in neighborhood real estate development and community building, especially the achievements of community development corporations, other community-based organizations and for-profit developers working to build healthier neighborhoods in the Chicago metropolitan area. LISC/Chicago is proud to organize the work of volunteers, judges and sponsors that in partnership produces CNDA each year. ≠

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tions on cleaning products used and training on cleaning policies for the building.

Tenants Making a Green Difference “The Merchandise Mart’s tenants have been great partners in our endeavor to achieve LEED-EB certification,” said Myron Maurer, senior vice president, MMPI. “They have embraced green building initiatives and have helped improve building performance and minimize our impact on the environment.”

Several Mart tenants have achieved, or are seeking, LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors) certification for their showrooms, such as Milliken & Company, Haworth, Inc., and IIDA, and many others in the building continue to embrace the environmental movement.

The new Milliken Contract showroom was the most recent Mart showroom to achieve LEED-CI Gold certification. As early as 1900, Milliken began reusing packaging materials. And by 1960, Milliken mandated that the company

responsibly use natural resources and reduce the company’s imprint on the environment. By 1986, Milliken had invented PVC-free carpet.

Haworth began an on-site corporate recycling center in 1993 and the showroom became the first LEED-CI Gold certified space in The Mart in 2005. This year, the IIDA showroom has registered as LEED-CI and Inwood Office Furniture as LEED-EB. Fellow tenant Allsteel was presented with the USGSA Evergreen Furniture Award, acknowledging the company’s environmental efforts in 2003. In 2004, Allsteel joined the USGBC. In 2005, Allsteel was the first contract furniture manufacturer to participate in Scientific Certification System’s Advantage air quality certification program. This year, Allsteel introduced bulk packaging for its overhead storage products resulting in 100 percent elimination of EPS foam inserts and a 90 percent reduction in corrugate packaging, curtailing 32 truckloads of delivered packages annually.

Steelcase began recycling spent sol-

vent as early as 1960, and by 1965 had initiated the company’s first environmental program to help better understand their environmental impact. In 1973, Steelcase initiated a VOC-reduction program and by 1998 had reduced VOC emissions in Grand Rapids, Mich. plants by 28 percent in one year. In 1979, the company installed a waste-to-energy incinerator system at its Grand Rapids, Mich. energy center. Ten years later the company made a commitment to work toward a 50 percent reduction of ozone depleting substances. By 1991, Steelcase recycled five million pounds of steel scrap per month and their office recycling program collected 747,663 pounds of paper.

MMPI is proud to be housing such dedicated environmentalists who are aiding in the fight to save the country’s natural resources. The Mart is doing its part to help by making energy efficient light bulbs, recycling bags and recycling containers available to tenants for purchasing at a reduced cost. On the ground floor, the Mart has installed The Green Spot, an

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Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 tradeshows, market events and conferences each year. MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 W. Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; the Boston Design Center in Boston; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington, D.C. Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. Vornado common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.

educational space that offers a variety of ways to implement eco-friendly behavior at work and home.

LEED Rating System “The Merchandise Mart is to be congratulated for achieving LEED-EB silver certification,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO, founding chair, USGBC. “This certification sends a message that The Merchandise Mart cares about the health of the building’s users and employees.”

The LEED Green Building Rating

System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing highperformance, sustainable buildings. The rating system was designed by leading experts in the construction industry to promote buildings that are economically profitable, environmentally friendly, and healthy, productive places to work.

“Our investors want long-term results,” said Christopher Kennedy, president, MMPI. “Our city demands corporate responsibility and the community wants environmental stewardship. The LEED

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program helped us find common ground and proved that growth and sustainability are great partners.”

The Delta Institute assisted MMPI in its path toward certification. The Delta Institute is a nonprofit organization formed in 1998 that works for a cleaner environment, healthier communities and a greener economy.

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