Hannaford Supermarket Green Building Tour

AIA Maine Committee on the Environment

What: October 2009 Meeting.

When: Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 8:00-10:00 AM.

Where: UMA Khlar Center, Augusta and Hannaford Supermarket, 118 Cony Street, Augusta.

8:00 - 8:45 AM - DESIGN PRESENTATION AT UMA KHLAR CENTER 9:00 - 10:00 AM - BUILDING TOUR, HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET GREEN BUILDING TOUR

The first LEED Platinum supermarket in the United States, the Augusta store is projected to be 44 percent more energy-efficient than a typical supermarket. Green features include geothermal heating and cooling, solar photovoltaic panels, high- efficiency refrigeration and energy-efficient lighting. A green roof provides insulation and controls storm water runoff. Construction recycling was targeted at 95 percent. This pilot store is part of a larger initiative to test green designs for future Hannaford stores.

The program will commence at University of Maine Augusta Khlar Center with a joint presentation by building designer WBRC Architects-Engineers and owner Hannaford Bros. followed by a guided tour of the supermarket. Presenters: Mat Ward, Project Manager, WBRC Architects-Engineers and Fred Conlogue, Director of Design, Hannaford Bros.

*2.0 AIA Sustainability LU’s will be offered for attendance at this presentation