Sustainability
Cotter Consulting's team of LEED AP's works with Owners and architects on buildings of all types to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification according to the guidelines set by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). We provide LEED Consultation and LEED Facilitation services for New Construction (NC), Commercial Interiors (CI), Existing Buildings (EB) and LEED for Schools (SCH).
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Synagogue
Evanston, Illinois
SERVICES: Project management for the construction of a new, LEED Platinum Synagogue
SIZE: 31,000 square feet
PROJECT COST: $7.4 million
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
- First house of worship in the World to achieve LEED Platinum Certification
- Water efficient features and drought-resistant landscaping were designed to significantly reduce water consumption over the life of the building
- Designed by Ross Barney Architects, awards include: AIA Frank Lloyd Wright Award Citation of Merit; 2009 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project; Chicago Building Congress 2009 Merit Award Winner; World Architecture Festival 2009 Highly Commended World Building of the Year
Public Building Commission of Chicago
Program Management
Chicago, Illinois
SERVICES: Program and project management for schools, libraries, community centers, fire and police stations and parks throughout the City of Chicago from planning through closeout / post occupancy, including sustainability program
SIZE: 70+ buildings to date
PROJECT COST: $1.5 billion (over 5 years)
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
- All projects will achieve LEED Silver Certification or better
- Unique sustainable features include green and reflective roofs, microturbine generators with waste heat recovery systems, geothermal heat exchange systems, water reuse systems, permeable and heat island effect reduction pavement
- Thorough communication and collaboration are required to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, numerous regulatory approvals and complex site logistics
Homan Square Foundation
Charles H. Shaw Technology and Learning Center and Henry Ford Academy: Power House High
Chicago, Illinois
SERVICES: Owner’s representative for the complex renovation of the former 1905 Sears Power Plant into a charter school and community center
SIZE: 90,000 square feet
PROJECT COST: $40 million
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
- The plant's unique and historical features were incorporated into the design and are being used for educational purposes
- Sustainable features include a geo-thermal heating/cooling system, solar panels and natural light usage; pursuing LEED Gold Certification
- Multiple awards: 2010 Aon Build America Award; Chicago Neighborhood Development Driehaus Foundation Award; National Housing and Rehabilitation Association J. Timothy Anderson Award; Midwest Construction Best of 2009 K-12 Education; Chicago Architecture Foundation Patron of the Year 2009; Landmarks Illinois Driehaus Foundation Preservation Project of the Year 2009
Loyola University
Information Commons
Chicago, Illinois
SERVICES: Project management for the University’s first LEED Certified building, a 4-story digital research library on the University’s Lake Shore Campus rated Platinum
SIZE: 70,500 square feet
PROJECT COST: $30 million
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
- Envisioned as a “library without books”, provides all the resources and information of a world-class library through the latest computer technology
- Glass curtainwall preserves Lake Michigan view from the building's shoreline location
- Multiple awards: Chicago Architectural Foundation 2009 Patron of the Year Award, Chicago Building Congress Merit Award for New Construction and LEAF Award for Best Use of Technology
City of Chicago, Department of General Services
7th and 10th Ward Yard Building
Chicago, Illinois
SERVICES: Project management and commissioning for construction of a new facility and parking lot to accommodate City of Chicago staff
SIZE: 4,700 square feet
PROJECT COST: $3.5 million
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
- Sustainable features include solar panels and wind turbines used to produce power to the building
- Project site was a vacant Brownfield property owned by the City of Chicago; a remediation plan was approved and carried out as part of the project
- LEED for New Construction Gold Certified
