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The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
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City of Lake Forest
Municipal Services Facility
Lake Forest, Illinois
LEED-Gold Certified
Green building features included:
• High efficiency mechanical systems
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Low VOC emitting materials
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Locally sourced materials/regional materials
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Highly reflective concrete pavement
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Highly reflective roof materials
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Enhanced stormwater management
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Water efficient landscaping
• Improved energy performance through additional thermal insulation
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Improved water efficiency/ conservation through low flow fixtures
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Light pollution reduction
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Construction waste management and recycling
Riley Construction provided preconstruction and construction management services for the City of Lake Forest.
The new campus includes a 29,000 SF administration building, an 88,000 SF heated garage and a 20,000 SF covered storage area. Located on 14 acres, the facility houses the Public Works Department administrative staff, and various City departments, including finance, IT, building maintenance, water and sewer, parks, forestry, streets, as well as the wood shop and engine shop.
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