Social Security Administration (New Bedford, MA)
The SSA's need for additional ground floor space encompassed the surrounding lawn so a green roof was designed to mitigate stormwater runoff. The insulating value of the green roof and the building envelope, including high-efficiency glazing and calcium silicate masonry units, resulted in a zero net gain for major heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment in spite of doubling the square footage and occupancy.
| Building Name | Hastings Keith Federal Building Social Security Administration |
|---|---|
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Architect | Oak Point Associates |
| Contractor | J & J Contractors, Inc. |
| Size | 6,000 sf addition + 10,000 sf renovation |
| Budgeted Cost | $2.4 million |
| Completion | October 2004 |
| Green Roof Area | 4,000 sf |
