What makes MDE's offices so special?
MDE's new location at Montgomery Park exemplifies the principles of smart growth and urban redevelopment, using recycled materials and environmentally friendly 'Green Building' construction techniques.
Some of the most significant aspects of the building include: - Montgomery Park is located in an Enterprise Zone, an Empowerment Zone, and a Revitalization Area of Baltimore City
- Consistent with Governor's Smart Growth efforts to rehabilitate and re-use older buildings
- 75% of deconstruction/construction waste was recycled or salvaged.
- Old radiators, window frames, conduits, trash chutes and elevator shafts were recycled
- Ice pond cooling system
- Ice storage - high efficiency mechanical and electrical systems with state-of-the-art computerized controls to maximize energy savings and user comfort
- Green Roof that effectively reduces and delays storm water runoff, prevents roof from heating up and increases insulation factor.
- Low-water/rainwater bathroom fixtures
- Reduced wattage lighting (day lighting, sensors, low mercury fluorescent bulbs)
- 60,000 glass panes were replaced with low-E insulated windows filled with argon gas allowing greater light and reduced heat transmission
- Old glass was ground and incorporated into glasphalt in the parking lot.
- Ceramic tile, ceiling tile, resilient flooring with 70% or more recovered content
- 100% recycled floor coverings with zero or low VOC sealants
- Drywall made from 100% recycled paper and 20% recycled core.
- Native species for landscaping
- Easy access to public transportation with front-door service from three MTA bus lines.
- On-site bicycle storage
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