Volume 17, Number 9 September 2003 Feature Article The “Greening” of Minnesota by Bob Barton, Kraus-Anderson Realty Company o many, the greening of Minnesota is some- impact on the environment, that remains attractive thing that only occurs in the springtime. and functional, and saves utility costs over the life THowever, to those of us in the commercial of the structure. real estate industry, the greening of Minnesota How can you tell if a building is “Green”? refers to the ever-increasing emphasis on “green” building design and technology that is quickly The answer to this question is the LEED Green Building Rating System™, developed by the US gaining momentum across North America. The Green Building Council. LEED is an acronym for range of “green” design features is extremely varied Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design and and includes options for energy efficient materials, is a system for rating new and existing commercial, passive solar considerations, and structural and institutional, and high-rise residential buildings on mechanical components. These options all work in standards of environmental performance. Building harmony to create a building that has minimal Greening continued on page 2 SHOPPING CENTER SNAPSHOT The Crossroads of Lakeville Location: The Southeast Corner of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard Opening: March 2004 Owner: Lakeville 2003, LLC Managing Agent: H.J. Development Leasing Agent: Jeff Carriveau and Emily Carriveau, H.J. Development (952) 476-9400 Architect: Opus Northwest LLC/ Pope Associates Construction Contractor: Opus Northwest LLC Market Area Served: Lakeville, Apple Valley, Farmington GLA: 150,000 sf Construction Style: Brick, Block, and EIFS Current Occupancy: Approximately 80% leased Additional Facts/Narrative: The Crossroads of # of Stores: Approximately 30 Lakeville has excellent visibility and convenient Anchor Tenant: Cub Foods access, including two traffic signal entrances. Building quality and tenant mix will be top of Other Tenants Include: Caribou Coffee, Great the line. Tenants will begin opening in March of Clips, Quiznos 2004. Pad sites and in-line spaces still available. GREENING continued from page 1 performance is evaluated from a “whole Work to change zoning to permit the job site. Raw materials have been building” perspective over a building’s life mixed-use development so homeowners extracted from the ground or harvested cycle. LEED evaluates six criteria, each of can walk to the store or to work. from forests, pollutants have been generated which includes several goals or measures. Incorporate home offices into houses to during the manufacturing process, and These criteria (followed by goals below) permit “telecommuting.” energy has been consumed throughout the are: sustainable site, water efficiency, production process. Some materials, such energy and atmosphere, materials and Site buildings to enhance the public as those containing ozone-depleting resources, indoor environmental quality, space around them and maximize HCFCs and VOCs, continue emitting and innovation and design. pedestrian access. pollutants during use. And some materials Sustainable site: site selection, urban Water efficiency: water-efficient land- have significant environmental impacts development, brownfield redevelopment, scaping, innovative wastewater technolo- associated with disposal. In order to alternative transportation options, reduced gies and water use reduction. erion, one could: site disturbance, storm water management, Strategies for accomplishing these goals Avoid materials that generate a lot of landscape and exterior design to reduce might include: pollution (VOCs, HCFCs, etc.) during heat islands, and light pollution. manufacture or use. Install water-efficient plumbing fixtures Some strategies for accomplishing these and appliances. Specify materials with low embodied energy (the energy used in resource goals might be: Collect and use rainwater. extraction, manufacturing, and shipping). Protect wetlands and other ecologically Provide low-water-use landscaping important areas on a parcel of land to (xeriscaping). Specify materials produced from waste be developed—some sites should be or recycled materials. reevaluated as to whether development Separate and use graywater for landscape irrigation where codes permit. Specify materials salvaged from other should be carried out at all. uses. Provide for groundwater recharge through On land that has been ecologically dam- effective storm water infiltration designs. Avoid materials that unduly deplete aged, work to reintroduce native species. limited natural resources, such as old- Energy and atmosphere: building systems Protect trees and topsoil during growth timber. commissioning, minimum energy perfor- construction. mance, CFC reduction in HVAC equipment, Avoid materials made from toxic Avoid pesticide use—provide construc- optimize energy performance, renewable or hazardous constituents (benzene, tion detailing that minimizes the need energy, elimination of HCFCs and Halons, arsenic, etc.). for pesticide treatments. measurement and verification, and green Indoor environmental quality: minimum Design communities that provide access power. IAQ performance, environmental tobacco to public transit, pedestrian corridors, Accomplishment of these goals may be smoke control (ETS), carbon dioxide and bicycle paths. done through strategies such as: monitoring, increase ventilation effective- ness, construction IAQ management plan, In buildings with skin-dominated energy low-emitting materials, indoor chemical loads, incorporate high levels of insula- Upcoming Events and pollution source control, controllability tion and high-performance windows, of systems, thermal comfort, and daylight and make buildings as airtight as possible. MSCA programs are held at 8 a.m. and views. (7:30 a.m. registration) unless otherwise Minimize cooling loads through careful indicated. Pre-registration ends at noon the Scenarios to accomplish these goals building design, glazing selection, lighting day prior. Any registrations received after could be: that will not be guaranteed pre-registration. design, and landscaping. Design air distribution systems for easy Program topics are subject to change. Utilize renewable energy resources to cleaning and maintenance. meet energy demand. PLEASE NOTE Avoid mechanical equipment that could Install energy-efficient mechanical LOCATION introduce combustion gases into the equipment, lighting, and appliances. building. Wednesday, October 1 Materials and resources: building reuse, Avoid materials with high rates of VOC construction and waste management, Retailer Panel offgassing such as standard particle- Holiday Inn Mpls Metrodome resource reuse, recycled content, local/ board, some carpets and adhesives, and regional materials, rapidly renewable Wednesday, November 5 (Afternoon) certain paints. Retail Report materials, and certified wood. Holiday Inn Mpls Metrodome Most, but not all, of the environmental Control moisture to minimize mold and mildew. Tuesday, December 9 (Evening) impacts associated with manufacturing STARR Awards/Year End Ceremonies building materials have already occurred Introduce daylight to as many spaces as Minnesota Valley Country Club by the time the materials are delivered to possible. Greening continued on page 3 2 2003 Back to School by Lisa Diehl, McDonald’s Corporation ack-to-school is retail’s second Analysts say retailers are in a better place will be wearing mini skirts, most important season, following than they were a year ago, with inventories flat boots and clunky shoes, leggings, B the year-end holidays. There are under control and bigger emphasis on vintage t-shirts over long sleeves, retro signs, faint but growing, that American current merchandise, both of which should sneakers, cargo pants with lots of pockets. consumers are ready to spend again during help them resist the rush to promote. Aver- Retailers anticipated to come out on top this crucial back-to-school season, giving age July sales came in 4.3% higher than this year include Abercrombie & Fitch, retailers something they haven’t seen for last July’s figures, according to the Bank Gap, American Eagle and The Children’s while: a strong fourth quarter. of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. Place. Department stores should hold their own. Timely pre-season clearance sales Much of the uncertainty over war in Iraq Retailers state that it’s too early to tell contributed to Wal-Mart’s 4.6%, Target has passed and companies are beginning to which trends will take off. Typically, the Stores 4.3%, and Kohl’s 6.7% comps. report healthier earnings. Even though most profitable have been apparel. Among unemployment remains high, the stock the big sellers, will be electronic goods, Consumers: According to a survey by market’s renewed ability to go somewhere including digital cameras, high-quality the National Retail Foundation (NRF), other than down points to stronger earnings. printers, apparel and footwear. Gen Y-ers consumers are planning on spending an average of $450 this year compared with $441 last year. Ironically, only about $74 GREENING continued from page 2 is actually earmarked for school supplies, Provide for continuous ventilation in all building and type of green roof. Using such as pens, pencils, paper and notebooks. occupied buildings—in cold climates, a Micro Axess Simulation model, Envi- The NRF partially credits the anticipated heat-recovery ventilation will reduce the ronment Canada found that a typical