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Thursday, February 26, 2009
NJ First Silver LEED Green Building, Hoboken, NJ
Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Completes Construction of Hoboken, NJ's GREEN Garden Street Lofts
Hoboken, N.J., Feb 25, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) --
Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) has completed construction of Garden Street Lofts (http://www.gardenstreetlofts.com), a luxury residential building in Hoboken, New Jersey. Garden Street Lofts' certification is pending as New Jersey's first luxury residential project to earn the Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. The $16.8-million redevelopment project will also be Hoboken's only LEED-certified residential building upon certification. The project took 25 months to complete and is already 50% sold.
Garden Street Lofts was redeveloped from an existing 42,888-square-foot, structural steel, concrete and masonry, former coconut processing and storage warehouse that was erected in 1919. Del-Sano built a new 35,054-square-foot, seven-story structural steel and concrete addition with gauged metal-perimeter wall framing and a Zinc rain screen facade. The addition rises above and is linked to the restored cast-in-place concrete building at the original fifth floor roof level. The mixed-use complex includes 30-luxuriously appointed one-, two-, and three-bedroom, loft-style condominiums. Also, at ground level there is a total 7,500 square feet of open floor plan that is suited for prime retail space facing 14th and Garden Streets.
The building offers proximity to public transportation to New York City, as well as major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Garden Street Lofts also features structured cable for high-speed data and communications, as well as individually-controlled, multi-zone HVAC and audio/video entry security systems, Italian kitchens, and high-end appliances. Select units also offer double-height ceilings, fireplaces, hot tubs and IPE wood terraces.
According to Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties LLC, the project owner, "It took years of effort by some of the best and freshest minds in the industry to create a model for sustainable residential development that offers comfort, style and beauty, while being sensitive to the impact on the environment. The City of Hoboken is an ideal setting for this model because of its historical significance, proximity to New York City, and urbane mindset."
LEED promotes a holistic building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. While the re-use of the Coconut Building is perhaps the ultimate in recycling, the many sustainable development highlights of the project include:
A sedum-covered green roof designed to prevent flooding, as well as absorb rainfall and outside sound, making for a safer, cleaner, and quieter environment. Comprised of greenery and soils specially selected to prevent storm-water runoff, the green roof provides insulation, produces oxygen and reduces heat pollution. The foliage-covered roof creates significantly lower heat emissions compared to black asphalt, which will ultimately decrease energy use and residents' energy bills. Free access for residents to public transportation such as the PATH and the Hoboken Ferry. Optimized energy performance using special window glass and Viracon Low E VE 1-42 glazing to help maintain optimal indoor temperatures. The use of low emitting, recycled, locally manufactured, and rapidly renewable materials such as structural steel and zinc facade, bamboo flooring, cotton insulation, FSC certified wood, FSC IPE Decking and Siding, No VOC Paint and Low VOC coatings. (IPE is a hardwood from Brazilian growers that harvest under the guidelines and techniques of sustainable yield forestry management. It contains no toxins or chemicals.) Separate HVAC systems for the apartments and for the corridor and lobby spaces, which provide fresh, filtered cool and warm air to those spaces via 100% outside air rooftop air handling units. The building's design will utilize 24% less energy in heating, cooling and lighting, as well as 20% less water than a standard building, which, in turn, will afford lower utility bills. The building was constructed utilizing criteria from the LEED New Construction Guidelines version 2.1. During each stage of construction, the onsite team met to review/implement the guidelines, with an emphasis on construction waste management, diversion from landfill material, and adherence to an indoor air quality management plan. Construction waste management initiatives allowed 88% of building construction waste materials to be recycled during the construction process. These materials included, wood, metals, concrete, masonry, drywall, cartons/crates, and glass. 100% of the electrical power will be purchased from wind and other alternative energy sources. The site positioning maximizes the use of daylight and views. A green housekeeping program for the building management company. Sustainable education offered through building tours, web site links and information, and a case study. "Del-Sano was the ideal construction partner to redevelop Garden Street Lofts. Their knowledge of sustainable materials and LEED requirements, energy efficient systems and sustainable construction processes, as well as their commitment to the highest quality and attention to detail, were evident everyday throughout the process." Bijou noted.
"We are very excited about our contributions as general contractor to this ground-breaking project because it sets new standards and a commitment for sustainable residential development here in New Jersey. In addition, Garden Street Lofts is very much in sync with Del-Sano's own commitment to the utilization of sustainable resources and efficient, energy-conscious construction," said Del-Sano CEO and Founder Angelo Del Russo.
Among the other project team members were: Architect: Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects, New York, NY MEPS Engineer: Buro Happold, New York, NY Project Financing: TD Bank, Ramsey, NJ Marketing Agent: Hudson Place Realty, Hoboken, NJ LEED Commissioning Agent, Dome-Tech Group, Edison, NJ About Bijou Properties Garden Street Lofts was developed by Bijou Properties (http://www.bijouproperties.com), which has already received recognition for successfully redeveloping urban properties and for the adaptive re-use of a former industrial and warehouse building along the Hudson River waterfront. The company is committed to incorporating sustainable design and construction into its projects. Bijou Properties recently completed the renovation of the former Hostess Building, which is adjacent to Garden Street Lofts, into a prime retail property in Hoboken. Tenants include the New York Sports Club, Washington Mutual Bank, and CVS pharmacy.
About Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects. The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.
Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.
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Hoboken, N.J., Feb 25, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) --
Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) has completed construction of Garden Street Lofts (http://www.gardenstreetlofts.com), a luxury residential building in Hoboken, New Jersey. Garden Street Lofts' certification is pending as New Jersey's first luxury residential project to earn the Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. The $16.8-million redevelopment project will also be Hoboken's only LEED-certified residential building upon certification. The project took 25 months to complete and is already 50% sold.
Garden Street Lofts was redeveloped from an existing 42,888-square-foot, structural steel, concrete and masonry, former coconut processing and storage warehouse that was erected in 1919. Del-Sano built a new 35,054-square-foot, seven-story structural steel and concrete addition with gauged metal-perimeter wall framing and a Zinc rain screen facade. The addition rises above and is linked to the restored cast-in-place concrete building at the original fifth floor roof level. The mixed-use complex includes 30-luxuriously appointed one-, two-, and three-bedroom, loft-style condominiums. Also, at ground level there is a total 7,500 square feet of open floor plan that is suited for prime retail space facing 14th and Garden Streets.
The building offers proximity to public transportation to New York City, as well as major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Garden Street Lofts also features structured cable for high-speed data and communications, as well as individually-controlled, multi-zone HVAC and audio/video entry security systems, Italian kitchens, and high-end appliances. Select units also offer double-height ceilings, fireplaces, hot tubs and IPE wood terraces.
According to Larry Bijou of Bijou Properties LLC, the project owner, "It took years of effort by some of the best and freshest minds in the industry to create a model for sustainable residential development that offers comfort, style and beauty, while being sensitive to the impact on the environment. The City of Hoboken is an ideal setting for this model because of its historical significance, proximity to New York City, and urbane mindset."
LEED promotes a holistic building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. While the re-use of the Coconut Building is perhaps the ultimate in recycling, the many sustainable development highlights of the project include:
A sedum-covered green roof designed to prevent flooding, as well as absorb rainfall and outside sound, making for a safer, cleaner, and quieter environment. Comprised of greenery and soils specially selected to prevent storm-water runoff, the green roof provides insulation, produces oxygen and reduces heat pollution. The foliage-covered roof creates significantly lower heat emissions compared to black asphalt, which will ultimately decrease energy use and residents' energy bills. Free access for residents to public transportation such as the PATH and the Hoboken Ferry. Optimized energy performance using special window glass and Viracon Low E VE 1-42 glazing to help maintain optimal indoor temperatures. The use of low emitting, recycled, locally manufactured, and rapidly renewable materials such as structural steel and zinc facade, bamboo flooring, cotton insulation, FSC certified wood, FSC IPE Decking and Siding, No VOC Paint and Low VOC coatings. (IPE is a hardwood from Brazilian growers that harvest under the guidelines and techniques of sustainable yield forestry management. It contains no toxins or chemicals.) Separate HVAC systems for the apartments and for the corridor and lobby spaces, which provide fresh, filtered cool and warm air to those spaces via 100% outside air rooftop air handling units. The building's design will utilize 24% less energy in heating, cooling and lighting, as well as 20% less water than a standard building, which, in turn, will afford lower utility bills. The building was constructed utilizing criteria from the LEED New Construction Guidelines version 2.1. During each stage of construction, the onsite team met to review/implement the guidelines, with an emphasis on construction waste management, diversion from landfill material, and adherence to an indoor air quality management plan. Construction waste management initiatives allowed 88% of building construction waste materials to be recycled during the construction process. These materials included, wood, metals, concrete, masonry, drywall, cartons/crates, and glass. 100% of the electrical power will be purchased from wind and other alternative energy sources. The site positioning maximizes the use of daylight and views. A green housekeeping program for the building management company. Sustainable education offered through building tours, web site links and information, and a case study. "Del-Sano was the ideal construction partner to redevelop Garden Street Lofts. Their knowledge of sustainable materials and LEED requirements, energy efficient systems and sustainable construction processes, as well as their commitment to the highest quality and attention to detail, were evident everyday throughout the process." Bijou noted.
"We are very excited about our contributions as general contractor to this ground-breaking project because it sets new standards and a commitment for sustainable residential development here in New Jersey. In addition, Garden Street Lofts is very much in sync with Del-Sano's own commitment to the utilization of sustainable resources and efficient, energy-conscious construction," said Del-Sano CEO and Founder Angelo Del Russo.
Among the other project team members were: Architect: Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects, New York, NY MEPS Engineer: Buro Happold, New York, NY Project Financing: TD Bank, Ramsey, NJ Marketing Agent: Hudson Place Realty, Hoboken, NJ LEED Commissioning Agent, Dome-Tech Group, Edison, NJ About Bijou Properties Garden Street Lofts was developed by Bijou Properties (http://www.bijouproperties.com), which has already received recognition for successfully redeveloping urban properties and for the adaptive re-use of a former industrial and warehouse building along the Hudson River waterfront. The company is committed to incorporating sustainable design and construction into its projects. Bijou Properties recently completed the renovation of the former Hostess Building, which is adjacent to Garden Street Lofts, into a prime retail property in Hoboken. Tenants include the New York Sports Club, Washington Mutual Bank, and CVS pharmacy.
About Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (http://www.delsano.com) a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects. The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.
Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.
www.zibb.com
Green Design Makes 'Cents' CEO Angelo Del-Russo Quoted
Green Design Makes 'Cents'
Multi-Housing News
Sept 4, 2008 By Keat Foong, Executive Editor
Green developments do not necessarily have to cost that much more. In the development of green multi-housing, certain measures are relatively cost-efficient but still go a long way toward achieving environmental sustainability. The items and measures "can literally range from zero to hundreds of thousands of dollars," says Michael Massie, housing development manager with the affordable housing developer Jamboree Housing Corp. For example, many of the items on Jamboree's green development checklist "simply required resourcefulness and creativity, not excessive expense," says the company. Low-VOC paints and dual-flush toilets are examples of green products that cost very little extra to incorporate, says Massie. "The difference in price for VOC versus non-VOC paints is pretty incidental," he adds. "And low-flush toilets have a dramatic impact, but cost just a few hundred dollars more." One measure that costs nothing extra but takes a big step in the direction of green building is orienting the building correctly in relation to the sun's exposure. In order to incorporate such measures and get the best bids from contractors, developers are advised to start planning their green strategies early, at the start of the design process. "The design process, if done correctly from the beginning, helps to find the strategic orientation of the building and take advantage of prevailing winds. These steps do not add to the cost of the building, but have a positive effect on the environmental aspects of the project," says Christof Jantzen, principal partner at the Los Angeles-based Behnisch Architects. Just how much more do green buildings cost today? The answer depends on many factors. Nevertheless, developers have general rules of thumb. "You are hovering about the 10 percent level," in higher construction costs, advises Angelo Del Russo, founder and CEO of Del-Sano Construction Corp., based in Union, N.J. Most of the extra costs in green projects come from the products and materials side, rather than from labor, Russo says. AvalonBay Communities Inc. currently has about a dozen green projects in the pilot phase, says Phillip Wharton, vice president of development in the company's New York office. One environmentally sensitive project the company is developing is the 507-unit Avalon White Plains, in White Plains, N.Y. The project is the first residential property in the city to incorporate green features under a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) program. The company will be reimbursed for as much as $504,747 under the program for the additional costs of incorporating or exceeding NYSERDA's energy conservation requirements. The measures taken by AvalonBay include the use of high-efficiency condensing boilers, low-rate ventilation fans, high-efficiency elevators and lighting, and Energy Star appliances. Wharton estimates the additional costs of implementing green building measures to be 2 to 5 percent of the total development cost, "which is significant because our developments often cost $100 million." All these items, Wharton says, would not have been economically worthwhile to incorporate without the NYSERDA incentives. "Over time, as the technology becomes more prolific, we'll start to see payback. The goal now is to be cost neutral or have the cost offset by the lower expenses," says Rachel Loeb, AvalonBay senior development director. California-based affordable housing developer Jamboree Housing Corp. agrees that green building can generate about 10 percent in additional costs. A project that the company currently has on the drawing boards is aiming for LEED Gold certification. The green certification will add about another $2 million to the $20 million development, estimates Massie. Jamboree now incorporates a green checklist at the start of design engineering for each of its projects. The developer says it typically exceeds California's Title 24 requirements by 15 percent and takes further steps to lower energy consumption and lower the level of pollutants. Its extensive standard green development checklist includes items such as avoiding wetlands or steep slopes, limiting density to 26.5 units per acre, using Energy Star appliances, designing units for east-west orientation for access to the sun, using through-unit design for maximum daylight penetration and natural ventilation and using capped ducts during construction. Many sustainable measures incur fixed costs no matter the number of units. In this regard, building green can actually result in fewer additional costs as a percentage of total costs if the development is high-cost or has many units. International developer Hines is currently developing the 35-unit One Jackson Square in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York. David Penick, vice president at Hines and the developer of the project, estimates that the LEED Silver rating will add about "3 percent in extra costs in the context of a very high-quality building." Condominiums at the project will sell for about $2,500 per square foot, or about $2.1 million to $22 million. "The additional cost is not that great if the project is a high-quality building," says Penick. Environmentally friendly measures to be employed at One Jackson Square include the use of at least 10 percent post-consumer recycled materials; 20 percent regional sourcing of materials; low-VOC paints, finishes and adhesives; mechanical systems such as high-efficiency motors and local control of equipment; and a green roof to reduce water runoff and heat emission. According to Penick, the green roof is one of the most expensive propositions in the green equation. He says the union-installed cost for the green roof system at One Jackson Square will be about $25 per sq. ft. In any case, the biggest financial challenge of building green to LEED standards is "meeting the energy requirements without question," says Penick. "It is also one of the biggest benefits because greater energy efficiencies will lower building costs," he says. Other costly green items are photovoltaic cell solar panels used for the generation of energy from the sun. Jamboree Housing employed these panels in its 36-unit Laurel Crest Apartment Homes in Lancaster, Calif. at a cost of $169,000. However, the company is obtaining a $69,000 rebate from the state of California, and the use of the technology helped the developer earn an additional $35,000 in equity from the sale of 4 percent tax credits. The anticipated savings are at least $6,500 a year in electricity charges. As a result, the company was able to take out an additional $91,000 in extra debt.
www.del-sano.com
Multi-Housing News
Sept 4, 2008 By Keat Foong, Executive Editor
Green developments do not necessarily have to cost that much more. In the development of green multi-housing, certain measures are relatively cost-efficient but still go a long way toward achieving environmental sustainability. The items and measures "can literally range from zero to hundreds of thousands of dollars," says Michael Massie, housing development manager with the affordable housing developer Jamboree Housing Corp. For example, many of the items on Jamboree's green development checklist "simply required resourcefulness and creativity, not excessive expense," says the company. Low-VOC paints and dual-flush toilets are examples of green products that cost very little extra to incorporate, says Massie. "The difference in price for VOC versus non-VOC paints is pretty incidental," he adds. "And low-flush toilets have a dramatic impact, but cost just a few hundred dollars more." One measure that costs nothing extra but takes a big step in the direction of green building is orienting the building correctly in relation to the sun's exposure. In order to incorporate such measures and get the best bids from contractors, developers are advised to start planning their green strategies early, at the start of the design process. "The design process, if done correctly from the beginning, helps to find the strategic orientation of the building and take advantage of prevailing winds. These steps do not add to the cost of the building, but have a positive effect on the environmental aspects of the project," says Christof Jantzen, principal partner at the Los Angeles-based Behnisch Architects. Just how much more do green buildings cost today? The answer depends on many factors. Nevertheless, developers have general rules of thumb. "You are hovering about the 10 percent level," in higher construction costs, advises Angelo Del Russo, founder and CEO of Del-Sano Construction Corp., based in Union, N.J. Most of the extra costs in green projects come from the products and materials side, rather than from labor, Russo says. AvalonBay Communities Inc. currently has about a dozen green projects in the pilot phase, says Phillip Wharton, vice president of development in the company's New York office. One environmentally sensitive project the company is developing is the 507-unit Avalon White Plains, in White Plains, N.Y. The project is the first residential property in the city to incorporate green features under a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) program. The company will be reimbursed for as much as $504,747 under the program for the additional costs of incorporating or exceeding NYSERDA's energy conservation requirements. The measures taken by AvalonBay include the use of high-efficiency condensing boilers, low-rate ventilation fans, high-efficiency elevators and lighting, and Energy Star appliances. Wharton estimates the additional costs of implementing green building measures to be 2 to 5 percent of the total development cost, "which is significant because our developments often cost $100 million." All these items, Wharton says, would not have been economically worthwhile to incorporate without the NYSERDA incentives. "Over time, as the technology becomes more prolific, we'll start to see payback. The goal now is to be cost neutral or have the cost offset by the lower expenses," says Rachel Loeb, AvalonBay senior development director. California-based affordable housing developer Jamboree Housing Corp. agrees that green building can generate about 10 percent in additional costs. A project that the company currently has on the drawing boards is aiming for LEED Gold certification. The green certification will add about another $2 million to the $20 million development, estimates Massie. Jamboree now incorporates a green checklist at the start of design engineering for each of its projects. The developer says it typically exceeds California's Title 24 requirements by 15 percent and takes further steps to lower energy consumption and lower the level of pollutants. Its extensive standard green development checklist includes items such as avoiding wetlands or steep slopes, limiting density to 26.5 units per acre, using Energy Star appliances, designing units for east-west orientation for access to the sun, using through-unit design for maximum daylight penetration and natural ventilation and using capped ducts during construction. Many sustainable measures incur fixed costs no matter the number of units. In this regard, building green can actually result in fewer additional costs as a percentage of total costs if the development is high-cost or has many units. International developer Hines is currently developing the 35-unit One Jackson Square in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York. David Penick, vice president at Hines and the developer of the project, estimates that the LEED Silver rating will add about "3 percent in extra costs in the context of a very high-quality building." Condominiums at the project will sell for about $2,500 per square foot, or about $2.1 million to $22 million. "The additional cost is not that great if the project is a high-quality building," says Penick. Environmentally friendly measures to be employed at One Jackson Square include the use of at least 10 percent post-consumer recycled materials; 20 percent regional sourcing of materials; low-VOC paints, finishes and adhesives; mechanical systems such as high-efficiency motors and local control of equipment; and a green roof to reduce water runoff and heat emission. According to Penick, the green roof is one of the most expensive propositions in the green equation. He says the union-installed cost for the green roof system at One Jackson Square will be about $25 per sq. ft. In any case, the biggest financial challenge of building green to LEED standards is "meeting the energy requirements without question," says Penick. "It is also one of the biggest benefits because greater energy efficiencies will lower building costs," he says. Other costly green items are photovoltaic cell solar panels used for the generation of energy from the sun. Jamboree Housing employed these panels in its 36-unit Laurel Crest Apartment Homes in Lancaster, Calif. at a cost of $169,000. However, the company is obtaining a $69,000 rebate from the state of California, and the use of the technology helped the developer earn an additional $35,000 in equity from the sale of 4 percent tax credits. The anticipated savings are at least $6,500 a year in electricity charges. As a result, the company was able to take out an additional $91,000 in extra debt.
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Featured Real Estate Business Online
DEL-SANO SELECTED FOR SENIOR HOUSING PROJECTWEST CALDWELL, N.J. — Union, N.J.-based Del-Sano Contracting Corp, has been selected to provide general contracting services for the construction of Phases II and III of Crane’s Mill, a 35-acre senior housing facility located in West Caldwell that is being developed by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey. The project is expected to cost $27 million, and construction will begin this month. Phase II will include the construction of 70 independent units with 47 underground parking spaces, as well as 10 cottages with attached garages. The independent living units will be located in a two-story building attached to the existing central facility. Phase III of Crane’s Mill will encompass 20,000 square feet of new and existing space. A new wing will be added that will house the memory support area, a dementia courtyard and renovated common areas for the assisted living areas. Construction will also include the conversion of 18 of the facility’s 60 assisted living units into dementia units. Upon completion, Crane’s Mill will contain 286 independent living units, 48 assisted living units and 18 dementia units, with 66 of the units set aside for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The first phase of the community was completed in 1998. MARCUS & MILLICHAP BROKERS 120-UNIT APARTMENT SALELEVITTOWN, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Avalon Court Apartments, a 120-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Levittown. Situated on 6 acres on Bristol Oxford Valley Road, the property contains 11 three-story brick buildings. Clark Talone and Ridge MacLaren of Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office represented the seller, Avalon Partners, and procured the buyer, a regionally based partnership. The acquisition price was not disclosed. http://www.rebusinessonline.com/news_archive/2008/August/08-08-08.shtml
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