Daily Journal of Commerce
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A development firm named
Asani teamed up with PHC Construction and Coates Design Architects to turn a
neighborhood eyesore into an energy efficient building.
All three companies now
have their offices in the Granero Office Building on Bainbridge Island. Asani said the project recently became Kitsap
County’s first LEED gold building.
The structure was a
municipal shed built in the 1950s and used for truck maintenance. Today, it is an energy efficient,
light-filled office space. The project
was completed in 2009.
Marty Sievertson, owner
and president of PHC Construction, said he was delighted to participate in the
project and is happy with the results.
“Our people really enjoy the open airy feel and collaborative work
environment that was created here.”
More than half of the
original structure was reused. The new
building has exterior shades to reduce light pollution, extremely low-water
fixtures including waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets. The landscaping requires no irrigation. Interior lights are on timers or occupancy
sensors and 75 percent of the building is daylit. FSC wood was used for the majority of the
framing and all composite wood is free or urea formaldehyde.
The building is near the
Bainbridge Island ferry terminal at 710 John Nelson Lane N.E. Nearby bus routes offer alternative commuting
options.
