Projects: Historic/Tax Credit |
Blacksburg Motor Company
Good sustainable design encourages urban redevelopment and the use of existing infrastructure. In alignment with effective sustainable design, a geothermal well system was installed for high efficiency heating and cooling and the proper remediation of an existing brownfield. Other environmentally friendly features included a white membrane roof, low flow plumbing fixtures, occupancy sensors, low-emitting materials, and a pervious concrete parking lot and bio-retention ponds for storm water management. The Town of Blacksburg’s Department of Planning and Engineering will house its offices in the building along with a public service area that includes reception, waiting areas, and conference meeting spaces. |
Celebrating LEED Platinum Certification
Burrell Center Renovations
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The former Burrell Hospital, a 120,000 sf, six-floor building, was renovated for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to house all of its adult outpatient services as well as administrative offices. As an historic landmark, construction on the building required the preservation of the façade, fire doors between wings, and the terrazzo floors and the entrance taken back to its original design. The interior was taken down to the support structure and then all new finishes, a EPDM roof, mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler systems were installed. A new parking design in the front and additional employee parking in the back were part of the plans. For historical value the exterior windows were kept intact, but new windows were installed inside for energy efficiency. The conference room on the first floor was refurbished with new custom wood panels and casework reproduced to match the original woodwork. The lobby area was restored as a museum to honor the legacy of the former hospital for the black community.
Miller’s Hill
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The Miller’s Hill project is a collaboration between the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Breakell Inc. and Hill Studio to revitalize 17 homes in the 400 block of Day Ave. The goal is to preserve the historic character of the homes while transforming each one back into a single-family dwelling. Each home is being equipped with energy-saving features including Energy Star rated appliances, spray foam insulation, light fixtures, insulated glass in the windows and a hot water recirculation pump. Each kitchen is being designed with all modern amenities including granite countertops, custom-made solid wood cabinets and ceramic tile floors.
