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Karges-Faulconbridge, Office Building

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Karges-Faulconbridge, Office Building

St. Paul, Minn.

Architect/Engineer: Pope Associates
Owner: Karges-Faulconbridge
Year Built: 2003
Size: 64,000 sq. ft.
LEED Level: Gold

The building exceeds Minnesota Energy Code requirements for energy efficiency by 65%. Thanks to efficient lighting and an advanced heating and cooling system, its energy bill is $25,000 less than that of the building that previously occupied the site. About 88% of the waste produced during construction was recycled. The building itself was built using sustainable materials such as recycled rubber flooring and ceramic tiles.