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This grand entrance to Bazzani’s offices was achieved by removing the former mezzanine, opening the space to create the current entrance.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Helmus Building History 31 commercial Project type Commercial Project scale Building Construction type Renovation - Urban Date completed July 2002 Address 959 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506 Subjects Energy Efficiency Materials Use Social Benefits Lessons Learned Total project costs $1,042,800 (soft costs) $249,000 (building acquisition) Building 9,480 sq. ft. Cost $110/sq. ft. (soft costs, excluding building acquisition) Built in 1918, the Helmus Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was a dry storage warehouse for most of its life. After going vacant and falling into a state of disrepair, much like the surrounding neighborhood, Guy Bazzani purchased the building in 1999. Bazzani bought the Helmus Building not only for its redevelopment potential, but because of his commitment to the local community. For over a decade, Bazzani has been active in real estate development in the area, and sustainable building design and development are at the core of his business practices. Intending to locate his offices in the Helmus Building, he sought to demonstrate the economic, social, and environmental value of sustainable design with this project; the Helmus renovation project is an historic rehabilitation that salvaged 100% of the original shell, and more than 50% of the non-shell materials. The super-insulated and super-efficient building pays dividends in many ways: utility and water bills are significantly lower than comparables, and the improved insulation of the building envelope have enabled Bazzani to downsize the HVAC systems, reducing construction costs as well as future replacement costs. The Helmus Building is more than just energy and water efficient. Under its one roof, the building mixes residential, commercial, and retail uses. Sustainable materials – including low-VOC paints, recycled carpeting, and recycled content ceiling pads – were used throughout the renovation. Most important, this project affected more than Bazzani Associates and its customers; the renovation of the Helmus Building sparked the revitalization of the surrounding community. VOC - Volatile organic compounds; Secondary petrochemicals which evaporate readily into the atmosphere at normal temperatures. They include light alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, dichloroethylene, benzene, vinyl chloride, tolulene, and methyl chloride. These potentially toxic chemicals are used as solvents, degreasers, paint thinners, adhesives, and fuels and contribute significantly to photochemical smog production and certain health problems. Signs and symptoms of VOC exposure may include eye and upper respiratory irritation, nasal congestion, headache, and dizziness.
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