Sustainable and LEED® Projects
Access Living
New Corporate Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Staffed with a large number of people with disabilities, the building is designed for a wide range of occupants and users according the principles of Universal Design. This building was awarded a LEED® Gold certification. Sustainable design features:
- Highly efficient rooftop heating/cooling unit with evaporative condensing section;
- CO2 sensors to control levels of outside air, use of non-HFC refrigerants;
- Computerized perimeter lighting system which automatically dims based on daylight levels;
- Computerized mechanical shading to reduce solar heat gain;
- Low flow lavatories and showers to reduce water usage;
- “Green roof.”
Naperville CUSD #203
Ann Reid Early Childhood Center
Naperville, Illinois
This building is a wonderful place for young learners to grow and expand their abilities. Earning LEED® Certification while on a tight budget, 20/10 Engineering staff has designed the following sustainable features into the project::
- Highly efficient rooftop heating/cooling units to provide ventilation of the classrooms;
- To provide the best comfort for the children while maintaining energy efficiency, the HVAC system utilizes condensing boilers to provide hot water for an in-floor radiant heating system;
- All plumbing fixtures are low flow type with hands-free faucets and flush valves;
- Occupancy sensors are utilized throughout the building to control lighting along with the application of highly efficient lighting fixtures.