The Dansko project is LEED Registered and has now achieved Gold Certification with the new facility that is both "environmentally responsive and responsible".

The project uses 17,000 square feet of Metalwerks Arcwall 1500 using a custom 2 coat Fluropolymer custom green finish on the Spandrel panels, Cornice & soffit features, Entry canopies and Pilaster covers.

The Arcwall 1500 system was customized to the architect's vision including many reveals and articulations to create a number of aesthetic features to align with other elements of the facade. Panels vary in depth up to 4" in places to create offsets and articulations vertically as well as horizontally. Panel lengths up to 14 ft create large monolithic surfaces between vertical pilaster features.

Metalwerks Aluminum products incorporate aluminum of over 60% post consumer recycle content and are 99% recyclable after their useful life. In addition to the above, LEED points are obtained because the products were manufactured within 10 miles of the project site.

The project incorporates many sustainable features including measures to reduce storm water runoff with pervious parking areas, vegetated roofs, roof surfaces designed to reduce heat island effects , lighting to reduce light pollution, solar shading and reflectors to provide natural light into the building as well interior finishes using no VOC content and recycled materials.

Highlights:

• A well designed, stormwater management system that captures and treats 90% of the annual rainfall (naturally) prior to it leaving the site;
• A well designed green roof that not only looks fabulous but reduces the heat island effect and retains and treats stormwater;
• A reduction in the potable water use by 75% by using waterless urinals, low-flow fixtures, and harvesting rainwater from the roof to flush toilets;
• All native and adaptive plantings that eliminate the need for permanent irrigation;
• A 28% improved energy performance over ASHRAE 90.1 2004; 100% of the project?s annual electric usage is offset by green power wind, biomass, and solar power; 78% of construction waste was diverted from landfills;
• 24% of all materials (by cost) are recycled; 30% of all materials (by cost) are extracted & manufactured w/in 500 miles;
• 62% of all wood-based materials (by cost) are FSC certified! Optimized air quality within the building due to MERV 13 filtration;
• 51% of the construction staff received Green Advantage Certification.

This was the first project in PA to achieve this ID credit! Community Recycling - Dansko provides recycling opportunities for the entire West Grove/Oxford townships at no cost. This proves Dansko's commitment to educating and serving not only their employees, but to their community as well.