Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal — September 28 - October 11, 2012 — 23A
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THE M ONTH phy building totaling 96,000+ s/f office space tting the standard for he city of Philadelphia
ment (TOD) project, convenient- ly located to promote the use of energy efficient vehicles; secure bicycle parking on premises 2.0University Place recently signed their anchor tenant the US Citizenship and Im- migration Services. They will occupy three floors, a total of 53,000 s/f . The development of 2.0 University Place is a potential catalyst for other similar proj- ects in the area. The developer is currentlydiscussingplans for a second Platinum project in Philadelphia to accommodate an additional 140,000- 200,000 s/f. Financing is provided by TD Bank and leasing is be- ing handled by, Jack Soloff , and Matthew Guerrieri of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank . Q
both internal air pollution and tenants’ energy costs by 33-%- 50% as compared to that of a non-green building of the same size •Openfloor plans that feature an abundance of natural light • The KONE EcoSystem MR elevators, this eco-efficient elevator system consumes 50% less energy than compared to a traditional traction elevator. • A rooftop garden that im- proves air quality, conserves energy and reduces storm-wa- ter runoff. It will also provide enhanced quality meeting and relaxationspace for tenantswith dramatic views of Center City. •Strategically placed shading devices to reduce solar gain dur- ing the summer months while allowing heat gain during the winter • Transit oriented develop- both internal air pollution and
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rsity Place
as satellite operations of major corporations. This site has been designed as a Keystone Opportunity Zone, which give companies breaks on state and local taxes to move into the space. Green elements included in this building: • Storm water management through an extensive modular green roof system composed of soil media and drought-tolerant vegetation as well as grey water for the toilets. • Common-area power will utilize wind and solar-gener- atedenergy– the environmental equivalent of planting 22 acres of fully matured trees • Chilled Beam state of the art heating and cooling systems which provides fresh air ventila- tion system which will reduce
P ROJECT T EAM Architect ...........................................................................Shraga Berenfeld Architect Architect .............................................................................................Spg3 Architects Attorney ...................................................................................... Klehr Harrison LLC Construction Manager ..................................................... Penntex Construction, Inc Consulting Engineer .........................................................................Robert Blue, PE Developer.........................................................................University Place Associates Green Roof Consultant ....................................................................Urban Ecoforms Green Roof Designer .............................................................................Roofmeadow LEED Consultant ............................................................. The Sheward Partnership MEP.................................................................................McHugh Engineering, Inc. MEP........................................................................................Mark Ulrick Engineers Structural Engineer .....................................................................The Harman Group Structural Engineer ...............................................................Macintosh Engineering Architect .............................................................................................Spg3 Architects . . . .
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2.0 University Place
For more information on 2.0 University Place or future developments Please contact: University Place Associates Scott Mazo, Partner 215 - 834 - 4330
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