Boora Office

Boora Architects' office renovation is Oregon's second LEED Platinum commercial office space, and the 13th LEED-CI Platinum project in the world.

Work on the space included restoring operability to windows that had been nailed shut for years to encourage natural daylighting and passive ventilation, which they combined with a super-efficient HVAC system. Electric lighting loads were reduced by over 35% when compared with a conventional design, as some days the daylight is so abundant that overhead lighting can remain off throughout the work day.

The project also focused on material reuse, recycling and local purchasing. Prior to renovation, Portland's ReBuilding Center was invited to inspect the space for reusable materials, and then completed an intensive, two day deconsruction and hand-disassembly process to reuse furniture, casework, light fixtures, and hardwood paneling for new projects. This strategy contributed to the project achieving a 90% diversion of construction waste from area landfills. Local materials made up nearly 40% of new construction materials were manufactured within 500 miles of the project, significantly reducing the transportation impacts of materials while also supporting Northwest businesses.

Location	Portland, OR
Certification	LEED Platinum for Commercial Interiors
Square Footage	24,243 sq ft
Project Type	Office
Project Team

	Tenant	Boora
	Architect	Boora
	General Contractor	Fortis Construction
	Mechanical Design	Hunter Davisson
	Commissioning	Glumac
	Sustainability Consultant	Brightworks

Key Environmental Metrics
	Water Savings		49,606 gallons annually
	Materials Diverted		154 tons

Certification Details
	Sustainable Sites	4	Materials & Resources	10
	Water Efficiency	2	Indoor Environmental Quality	14
	Energy & Atmosphere	10	Innovation & Design Process	5
	Total Points:	45