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Burnside Rocket

1111 E Burnside St - Portland, OR 97214

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Kevin Cavenaugh, Owner
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Green features

Energy

Energy use and generation: 
Insulation meets current building code
Superior Insulation - (i.e. cellulose or formaldehyde free)
Enhanced, ongoing energy metering and monitoring or commissioning
Energy sub-metering within tenant spaces
Space heating and cooling: 
Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems
User-controlled thermostats
Lighting: 
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Exterior light pollution reduction

Water

Indoor water use: 
Low-flow toilets
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Surface water management: 
Downspouts disconnected
Ecoroof, roof garden, green roof

Building Surroundings

Nearby amenities: 
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Car share vehicle nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Landscaping: 
No use of invasive plants
Limited or no use of grass or turf
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Use of shade trees
Water efficient irrigation system

Building Materials

Interior finishes: 
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Rapidly renewable materials (i.e. bamboo, cork)
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Exposed concrete as finished floor
Exterior finishes: 
High-performance window glazing
Design and construction planning: 
Minimized use of materials during construction
Salvaged reusable building materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials

Other Green Features

Other innovative green features: 
Ground source heat pump system drives unique HVAC system that supplies low velocity air to 30 separate registers through hollow core concrete slabs. Use of metal ductwork is drastically reduced, and exposed thermal mass helps prevent indoor temperature swings. Operable windows and sliding art panels give office tenants access to fresh air and glare control. Arcade and balcony structure provides significant outdoor area on every floor.

Amenities

Amenities: 
On-site bike parking - outdoor
Access to public transport
Access to highways
Wheelchair access
Property type(s): 
Office
Retail
Restaurant
Other property use: 
Roof Garden
Building size: 
16,500sf
Rentable square footage: 
100sf - 3,000sf
Rentable property type(s): 
Office
Retail
Restaurant

Description

A new mixed-use building, completed April 2007, and certified LEED Platinum in August 2008. The four story building includes three offices, two restaurants, and a roof garden. It is fully leased, but spaces are frequently available in TENpod, a creative services co-op on the 3rd floor.

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