“In December 2001, the Felician Sisters began a total renovation of their seventy-year old Provincial

House, which also includes Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School...”

“In December 2001, the Felician Sisters began a total renovation of their seventy-year old Provincial

House, which also includes Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School...”

StewardshipStewardshipSustainabilitySustainabilityConservationConservation

“300 original hardwood doors and transoms

refinished and re-hung…”

“Over 1.5 acres of hardwood flooring lifted, cleaned and re-

laid…”

“2 miles of baseboard and wood trim removed, preserved and

installed…”

“over 275,000 pounds of ballast for the roof stockpiled and

reused as underlayment for paving …”

“Materials that couldn't be saved were recycled or made

available for others to reuse …”

“Ceramic tile made of recycled glass from airplane windshields…”

“All carpeting made of recycled material…”

“linoleum is a composite of wood chips and linseed oil called Forbo, a rapidly renewable material…”

“New energy efficient windows installed”…

“all new finishes were made from low emitting materials to preserve indoor air

quality…”

“The perimeter of the building was studded out and insulated…”

“Insulation added to the "envelope" of the building to promote heat retention…”

“energy efficient systems for both lighting and heating installed…”

“The design maximizes the use of natural light; light bulbs used throughout the

complex are low energy compact bulbs …”

“solar hot water panels installed to aid in energy reduction…”

“a demonstration photovoltaic array on ground level generates electricity …”“white reflective TPO (thermoplastic

polyolefin) roof installed to reduce cooling load…”

“All plants are selected from native species…”

“seven acres of newly planted meadow from an area previously maintained as

lawn…”

Additional Improvements Include:• “Lavatories that utilize faucets with sensors to conserve water; air hand-dryers installed to avoid paper waste; toilets are water-conserving "low flow" fixtures…”

• “26,000-gallon rainwater cistern provides make-up water for the cooling tower…”

• “Barrels in the courtyards catch rainwater for reuse in watering plants…”

• “No-chemical or low-chemical paints and adhesives used in the renovation …”

• “Cleaning materials are mostly chemical-free and environmentally friendly…”

• “A superior ventilation system has greatly improved the quality of the indoor air…”

• “Vermi-composting system installed to convert pre-consumer kitchen waste and post-consumer cafeteria waste to provide nutrient-rich soil for the plants on site…”

Additional Improvements Include:• “Lavatories that utilize faucets with sensors to conserve water; air hand-dryers installed to avoid paper waste; toilets are water-conserving "low flow" fixtures…”

• “26,000-gallon rainwater cistern provides make-up water for the cooling tower…”

• “Barrels in the courtyards catch rainwater for reuse in watering plants…”

• “No-chemical or low-chemical paints and adhesives used in the renovation …”

• “Cleaning materials are mostly chemical-free and environmentally friendly…”

• “A superior ventilation system has greatly improved the quality of the indoor air…”

• “Vermi-composting system installed to convert pre-consumer kitchen waste and post-consumer cafeteria waste to provide nutrient-rich soil for the plants on site…”

Measureable Results:

Measureable Results:

“The architect achieved over a 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to a baseline

model…”

“The architect achieved over a 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to a baseline

model…”

“Extensive interviews with the Sisters regarding the occupancy schedule of the various spaces allowed the HVAC system to be reduced by 45

tons. ”…

“Extensive interviews with the Sisters regarding the occupancy schedule of the various spaces allowed the HVAC system to be reduced by 45

tons. ”…

“reported better health on the part of those suffering respiratory ailments…”

“reported better health on the part of those suffering respiratory ailments…”

“The project now serves as a model for green renovation …”

“The project now serves as a model for green renovation …”

“Exceeding ASHRAE 62-1989: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality…”

“Exceeding ASHRAE 62-1989: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality…”

Awards and Recognition:Awards and Recognition:

• Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards sponsored by Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, 2003: finalist in the green design category

• Associated Builders and Contractors Western Pennsylvania Chapter: Award of Merit for Historical Renovation, 2003

• Environmental Design and Construction: Excellence in Design Awards, 2004

• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA): Northeast Green Building Design Awards, First Place-Places to Live, 2004

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Pittsburgh Chapter: Green Design Citation, 2004

• Boston Society of Architects: Sustainable Design Award, 2005

• National Association of Home Builders - National Green Building Awards: Green Project of the Year - Affordable Multifamily, 2005

• AIA/AAHSA (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging): Design for Aging Award of Merit, 2005

• Gold!! LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, September, 2006

• Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards sponsored by Dominion and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, 2003: finalist in the green design category

• Associated Builders and Contractors Western Pennsylvania Chapter: Award of Merit for Historical Renovation, 2003

• Environmental Design and Construction: Excellence in Design Awards, 2004

• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA): Northeast Green Building Design Awards, First Place-Places to Live, 2004

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) - Pittsburgh Chapter: Green Design Citation, 2004

• Boston Society of Architects: Sustainable Design Award, 2005

• National Association of Home Builders - National Green Building Awards: Green Project of the Year - Affordable Multifamily, 2005

• AIA/AAHSA (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging): Design for Aging Award of Merit, 2005

• Gold!! LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, September, 2006