Devon Bank in Illinois Goes For Platinum LEED® Status
Monday, September 14th, 2009
Devon Bank’s Wheeling branch is a leading example of sustainable “green” commercial architectural design. This innovative design by Cordogan Clark & Associates has impressive green building features. Originally designed to meet Gold LEED® certification, the owner has now applied for LEED® Platinum status. If approved it will be the first bank facility in the state of Illinois to be LEED® registered. It will “minimize our carbon footprint by conserving energy,” says Devon Bank Vice President Dan Loundy, and “create health benefits affecting the environment, our communities and the people we service.”
Green Asphalt
IPC’s StreetBond – Solar Reflective Coating has recently been installed to 50% of the asphalt hardscape as a measure to help reduce Urban Heat Island and achieve LEED® Platinum status and (Sustainable Sites Cr. 7.1 Heat Island Effect – Non Roof). They chose StreetBond Solar Reflective coating in the Slate color which has a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 33. Installation services were provided by IPC’s Accredited Applicator, Gallagher Asphalt of Thornton, Illinois.
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The building’s exterior incorporates a curtain wall system with sun shading devices, providing improved daylight while reducing glare.
- 30% of the green roof is a combination of solar reflective white PVC membrane and 1,200 square feet of planted surface for passive cooling, insulation, and storm water retention. The remaining 70% is comprised of 61 solar panels that combined with an adjacent wind-farm of six 50′ tall wind spires (generators), are estimated to supply 40% of the bank’s power.
- StreetBond Solar Reflective Coating (SRI 33) over asphalt in Slate color with StreetPrint border.
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