to measure our energy performance and
thereby provide the ability for us to measure
our carbon footprint and impact on the
environment.”
One-of-a-kind
Building
Butler Square has been at 92 percent oc-
cupancy for many years, according to Mauer.
Butler Square’s extraordinary revitalization inspired others in the Warehouse District to The artistic feel of the building has attracted
retrofi t forgotten buildings into new and innovative uses.
creative tenants, including advertising
agencies, designers, broadcasters and
rather than looking out for the life cycle and according to a 2008 survey, approximately others. As visitors enter Butler Square for
long-term impacts. Those boilers and chill- 30 percent of Butler Square’s tenants use the fi rst time, they often are overwhelmed
ers were going in regardless of whether we alternative modes of transportation. by the building’s warmth and beauty.
were going to seek a LEED certifi cation.” In addition, Butler Square currently is “Butler Square is still called the Gateway
Among the practices already in place receiving proposals from engineering of the Warehouse District,” Mauer relates.
was the purchase of low-mercury light companies that will track the building’s “Back in the ‘70s, this area was derelict.
bulbs, which earned an innovation credit energy usage. “We will track the therms, But the leadership in this building was
within LEED-EB O&M. Recent water-closet kilowatts, kilowatt hours, etc., going back extraordinary and catalyzed revitalization
replacement is expected to save 750,000 to the base year, which is probably six years of its urban environs. In concert with
gallons of water per year. ago,” Mauer says. “The software program Target Center, Butler Square is now the
Under LEED-EB O&M, certifi ed buildings makes adjustments for the weather and entryway to the new Minnesota Twins
are required to be recertifi ed within fi ve climate change. Once we have a baseline, baseball stadium, opening April 2010.
years to maintain their status. To ensure moving forward we’ll know exactly what Thousands of people will pass this location
the building achieves recertifi cation, is happening to the building.” on the way to events at these venues,
Mauer is including tenants in the process. For Mauer, the most rewarding part bringing recognition to Butler Square again.
For example, Butler Square promotes of the Butler Square project is just begin- One look at this building will tell you it is
mass-transit use and cycling to work; ning. “The information phase will allow us really remarkable—one of a kind.”
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