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BioMed Realty's office - LEED Silver

BioMed Realty's Cambridge office, located at 101 Main St. in the heart of Kendall Sq., was awarded LEED Silver Certification in October of 2013. The space was designed to maximize the existing build-out, while simultaneously creating an ideal work environment. It incorporates features such as low work stations, glass office fronts, and high ceilings to flood the work areas with natural light resulting in 93% percent direct line of site views. LED lighting controls, an enhanced commissioning process, and a commitment to purchasing Green Power ensure operational efficiency. In the end, the BioMed team was able to achieve 50% reuse and divert 80% of construction waste from landfills all while maintaining aggressive 8 week construction schedule. BioMed's team on this project included Arrowstreet, Inc. (architect), AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc., John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. (contractor) and MAQ Consulting (commissioning agent). As the owner/operator of multiple buildings in Kendall Sq., BioMed has always been a strong advocate of LEED Certification. Other local BioMed assets that are LEED Certified include 500 Kendall St. (Platinum) 650 East Kendall St. (Gold), and the Center for Life Science | Boston (Gold). Project Team Included: Owner: BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. Architect: Arrowstreet, Inc. MEP/FP Engineer: AHA Consultants, Inc. Contractor: John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. Commissioning Agent: MAW Consulting
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