Children's Musuem of Pittsburgh
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N 40° 27.154 W 080° 00.400
17T E 584228 N 4478463
Construction of the new "lantern" building joined two historic structures - the 1897 Allegheny Post Office and 1939 Buhl Planetarium - to form 74,000 square feet devoted to child advocacy.
Waymark Code: WM7TT4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2009
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By utilizing the existing structures and purchasing construction materials locally, over 60% of construction waste was diverted. The Museum purchases 100% of its energy from renewable resources, uses low-flow faucets and even develops educational programs focused on LEED construction. Fully commissioned mechanical systems which runs approximately 15% better than a base case of similar characteristics. Additionally there are no CFC's in the mechanical equipment. White roof to minimize "heat islands"
Architects: Koenig-Eisenberg and Perkins Eastman
Size: 74,000 sq. ft.
Certification Level: Silver
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