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Federal Building - U. S. Courthouse
Youngstown, OH

PROJECT TEAM  
 
GSA Contact: Pam Wilczynski, (312) 353-2496, pam.wilczynski@gsa.gov
Architect: URS Corp., in association with Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Contractor: Dick Corporation
Gross Sq. Ft.: 49,282
Completion Date: September 2002
Cost: $16.1 Million
     
"A new building is an act of faith in the future, it shows confidence in the future. It's an act of optimism. I'm confident that this will help in Youngstown's rebirth."
- Robert A.M. Stern, senior partner
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
 
Sustainable Site
  • The site was formerly classified as a brownfield site
  • 79,000 sq. ft. of previously paved area was restored and planted with native or adapted vegetation. All of the earth excavated from the project site was reused on site
  • Impervious area on site was reduced 58% after development
  • Located in Youngstown's Central Business District
Water Efficiency
  • Low-water plants are used on building site
  • No irrigation is provided, reducing water usage significantly
  • The estimated annual savings in water consumption is 1,100,000 gallons or the equivalent of a swimming pool the size of an NFL football field filled just over 3' deep
Energy & Atmosphere
  • Courthouse was built, and is maintained and functioning as originally intended by commissioning specialists
  • To reduce ozone depletion, HFC refrigerants are used in the chiller and water coolers and the fire suppression system uses no halon
  • The project engineer estimates that, as a result of the sustainable design, the new facility's annual electrical savings will be nearly 10% and the annual energy savings (steam heat) will be about 22%
 Materials, Resources, and Recycling
  • Structural steel with 90% post-consumer recycled content was used
  • Over 62% of building materials were manufactured locally
  • Significant recycling efforts were achieved throughout the project - all concrete, steel and metal debris generated by the project was recycled - none of these materials were sent to a landfill
Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Prior to occupancy, new filtration media were used to perform a two-week flush-out
  • Carpeting is certified as a low-emitting material
  • 75% of space is day-lighted
Innovation & Design Process
  • Recognized by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for exemplary performance for the use of over 60% locally manufactured materials
  • Building was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program to receive technical assistance for commissioning
LEED Scorecard


Photographs (click to enlarge)
Recycled Carpet - The carpet used throughout the building included recycled materials. White Roof - The roof of the facility was painted white instead of the traditional black finish typically seen in this type of application. The white roof minimizes the artificial heat impact on the environment.
Recycled Carpet - The carpet used throughout the building included recycled materials. White Roof - The roof of the facility was painted white instead of the traditional black finish typically seen in this type of application. The white roof minimizes the artificial heat impact on the environment.
Sealed Duct Work - The ductwork was sealed during construction to prevent dust and debris from entering the ductwork. This action prevented particulate matter from emerging into the air post construction and tenant move-in. Recycled Concrete - 600,000 lbs. of concrete were recycled on this project. Concrete was crushed and reused as engineered fill for new construction rather than adding to local landfills.The amount of concrete recycled weighs the same as a line of pennies placed edge-to-edge from New York to Miami, and saved the project nearly $30,000.
Sealed Duct Work - The ductwork was sealed during construction to prevent dust and debris from entering the ductwork. This action prevented particulate matter from emerging into the air post construction and tenant move-in. Recycled Concrete - 600,000 lbs. of concrete were recycled on this project. Concrete was crushed and reused as engineered fill for new construction rather than adding to local landfills.The amount of concrete recycled weighs the same as a line of pennies placed edge-to-edge from New York to Miami, and saved the project nearly $30,000.
Recycled Foundation Materials - The amount of earth reused on site (11,685 cubic yards) would fill from floor to ceiling 312 typical kitchens with dimensions 10'x12'x8'high, and saved the project over $70,000. Recycled Foundation Materials - All excavated materials were recycled or reused on site.
Recycled Foundation Materials - The amount of earth reused on site (11,685 cubic yards) would fill from floor to ceiling 312 typical kitchens with dimensions 10'x12'x8'high, and saved the project over $70,000. Recycled Foundation Materials - All excavated materials were recycled or reused on site.
On-Site Dumpsters - The amount of steel recycled (12.5 tons) weighs the same as 7 ½ full-grown male African elephants. - The amount of metal recycled (45 tons) weighs the same as 23 Chevy Corvettes (2003 model year). Recycling Containers - A myriad of construction materials including concrete, steel, metal, paper, and earth were recycled or reused on the project. All project participants and team members were involved in the recycling effort.
On-Site Dumpsters
- The amount of steel recycled (12.5 tons) weighs the same as 7 ½ full-grown male African elephants.
- The amount of metal recycled (45 tons) weighs the same as 23 Chevy Corvettes (2003 model year).		 Recycling Containers - A myriad of construction materials including concrete, steel, metal, paper, and earth were recycled or reused on the project. All project participants and team members were involved in the recycling effort.


          
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