110 Riggs Road • Hinesburg, Vermont 05461
The
following high resolution photos depict various features of the NRG
Systems "green" high-performance manufacturing facility. Caption,
photography credits and file information are provided for use by the
media. Additional building photos, larger sizes of many of these photos
and b-roll are available. For more information, contact John
J.Ciempa, 802-864-6710.
Press release: NRG Systems Building Receives
"Gold" in Green Building Design
NRG_LEEDS.pdf
NRG Systems, Inc.
The new 46,000 square foot home of NRG Systems in Hinesburg, Vermont is tucked into a hillside where it operates on renewable energy from the sun, the wind and wood pellets.
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CREDIT: Photography by Jeff Clarke
The café and commons area offers a comfortable place for employees to gather and have meals. The room’s focal point is a 3-story stone fireplace facing a meeting and dining area furnished with Vermont made FSC-certified wood furniture. FSC-certified wood is grown and harvested under strict guidelines to protect and preserve our nation’s forests.
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CREDIT: Photography by Carolyn Bates
The boardroom’s south-facing windows bring in natural light and provide an expansive view of Hinesburg’s rural landscape.
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Traveling to the third floor, the chimney forms an interesting view of the main staircase and the building’s open floor plan.
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NRG employees can enjoy the indoor endless "lap" pool and fitness room on the building's third floor.
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The NRG manufacturing and warehouse area features skylights and large windows that practically eliminate the need for artificial lighting on sunny days.
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Office areas are connected by a main "street" with low walls and planters filled with beautiful greenery that contributes to air quality. Office spaces feature operable windows so employees can enjoy fresh air and natural cooling. Indicator lights tell employees when outdoor temperatures are suitable for opening windows without wasting energy.
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Wood waste from lumber milling and other sources is transformed into pellets to provide heating for the building. Wood pellets are 30% cheaper than oil and half the cost of propane.
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CREDIT: Photography by Jeff Clarke
Solar electric or "photovoltaic" panels, solar trackers and a 10-kw wind turbine provide three-fourths of the building’s electricity. Two types of solar panels produce 75 kilowatts of electricity during peak sun.
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Hand-painted concrete floor tiles sprinkled throughout the building's floors depict the use and development of wind energy through the centuries. The sun artwork at the center of the building serves as a beautiful reminder that wind energy is a form of solar energy.
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CREDIT: Photography by Jeff Clarke