Saco & Biddeford Savings Operations Center

Location

Saco, Maine

Overview

LEED Standing

Silver

Project Team

• Builder: PM Construction
• Architect: Dick Reed, Reed Architecture

Saco and Biddeford Savings’ 14,000 square foot Operations Center was the first LEED Certified commercial building in Maine. Daylighting, high performance lighting with daylight controls, and a raised floor system are a few green design highlights of this project.

LEED consultation provided by Fore Solutions.

Additional high performance features include:

Energy Efficient Lighting

• Lights are motion sensitive
• Photo cells measure amount of incoming natural light and auto adjust
• Over 90% of occupants have access to views
• 42% savings over traditional methods

Heating and Ventilation

• Each employee can control temperature in his/her work space
• Heat from computer room A/C system used to heat basement and stairwell
• Air is returned to the A/S system in a cooler state, improving efficiency
• Variable Air Volume (VAV) underfloor air distribution system

Indoor Environment Quality

• Sensors in each zone and air intake vents to monitor CO2

Flexible interior features

• Removable walls provide flexibility for growth and change
• Wiring under floor is accessible
• Vents can be repositioned easily

Waste Management

• 98% of the construction waste recycle

Architect: Dick Reed, Reed Architecture
info@reedarchitecture.com
207.871-5055

Builder: PM Construction
pmorin@pmconstruction.com
207.282.7697