BioBased® Family of Companies Corporate Headquarters
Owner:
BioBased® Realty, LLC
Architect: Mobley
Architects, Inc.
Civil Engineer: McClelland
Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Structural Engineer:
JLA Engineers, Inc.
MEP Engineer: Engineering
Elements, PLLC
General Contractor:
Kinco Constructors, LLC
Project Size: 29,978
square
Site:
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BioBased® Insulation’s
first headquarters was in a repurposed facility
in Rogers formerly used by the Emerson Electric
Plant. To carry on the idea of reusing rather than
clearing new land, the new corporate headquarters
is located on land that was formerly owned by the
City of Fayetteville and used by the Water Department
Maintenance Facility.
- By reusing this land, we are able to redevelop an
existing site in an area of Fayetteville that has
been identified for increased development.
- For us, the land was a perfect fit not just because
of the reuse opportunity but also because it is strategically
located 1 mile from the University of Arkansas’ Innovation
Center, less than 5 miles from the University of Arkansas
and on an existing
- Because this is a reuse site, there were existing
buildings that had to be demolished. More than 90%
of the site demolition and clean up waste was diverted
from the landfill by recycling.
- Our recycling emphasis continues throughout the
construction, and we will be able to divert 75% of
the construction waste from the landfill.
- Since we are a company that is focused on sustainability,
the new building will include recycling areas where
white paper, cardboard, ink cartridges, aluminum cans,
plastic bottles, batteries and more will be collected.
We’ve been doing this type of recycling at our existing
facility, and will continue it here.
- Our companies have been tracking our recycling for
the past six months. In that short amount of time
we have recycled 1.23 tons of office paper or the
equivalent of 21 adult trees; 1.5 tons of cardboard;
1,000 plastic bottles; 1,200 cans in addition to toner
and ink cartridges, magazines and newspapers, cell
phones and batteries.
- In 2007 we realized a $15,000 savings in waste management
expenses due to our recycling efforts. Fact Sheet
Build Healthy. Build Smart.
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The building was designed
so that 98% of the interior spaces have views and
therefore natural light. This decreases the amount
of lighting and studies have shown that natural
light improves productivity.
- Because of the increase in natural light, it was
important to add the ability to control lighting,
heating and cooling by office or zone rather than
by the floor or the building. This increases the comfort
level of employees throughout the building and will
allow us to reduce utility costs.
- We’ve increased ventilation throughout the building
by supplying filtered, conditioned air to improve
the indoor air quality. Most buildings that use foam
should do this. Since the foam completes an airtight
seal, it drastically reduces air leaks. Supplying
fresh, filtered air to the space means that allergens
and other irritants in the air are drastically reduced.
- Since our building includes 16 laboratories for
research and development, we’ve also incorporated
separate ventilation in area where there could be
chemical emissions.
- To reduce transportation costs for our materials
and to support business in our region, more than 10%
of our building materials have come from the region.
- The site will include a planting of 96 native Arkansas
trees, more than five acres of native prairie grasses.
Native shrubs, grasses and wildflowers will be used
in the landscaping to reduce the amount of water that’s
needed.
- Included in the site improvements were features
such as rainwater harvesting and diversion to a wetland
which was created on site to reduce the post-development
impact on the municipal storm sewer system. To encourage
sustainability with our employees we’re also including
reserved parking spaces for car pools, low emission
vehicles and bicycles.
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Uses BioBased® 501
Insulation and BioBased® 1701 to seal the building,
make it healthier and more comfortable for inhabitants.
Because it incorporates renewable, natural oils,
the products reduce our dependence on foreign petroleum
and support farmers without sacrificing quality.
- High performance, low E glass with thermal break
frames are being used to all views and natural light
and still maintain an energy-efficient thermal envelope.
- Roofing and site paving materials will have a high
solar reflective index which means they reflect the
sun’s rays rather than radiating heat which warms
the air and the surroundings
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures were used to decrease
water usage in the building.
- Low-emitting materials, such as paints, sealants,
carpet, furniture and insulation, were chosen to increase
the indoor air quality.
- All furniture purchased for the Fayetteville building
is 98% recyclable and Cradle to Cradle certified.
Products are from Steelcase International.
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