July 17, 2007

REI’s Prototype Store Enters Second Phase Of Construction

Bookmark and Share Email this story Print this post Add your comments

REI says that its Boulder, Colorado prototype store has reached the second phase in its expansion and renovation. Upon completion, the 42,000 square foot store will serve as a “working laboratory to analyze new retail concepts and the performance of green building features,” according to REI.

The lighting, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work is now complete, including the installation of the solar hot water system. While work on the expansion continues, customers in the store will see touches of sustainable materials, including a perimeter wall system constructed of bamboo, recycled rubber flooring and a cork footwear wall. One of the most significant changes will be the amount of natural light in the store, which is achieved through Solatubes that channel daylight into the store. This feature will provide approximately 20 percent of the store’s lighting.

Last year, Wal-Mart released results on the energy efficiency of its experimental stores.

Bookmark and Share Email this story Print this post Add your comments

Advertisers

Join the Discussion

Reader Comments

In all of this has anyone seriously considered autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) as the energy-efficient third option in what would be a high performance building materials triad: AAC, Concrete and Steel?

It appears not…

Get EL Daily in your inbox, subscribe to free newsletter

Recent Daily News [ see all ]

  • 11/06/2009
  • 11/05/2009
  • 11/04/2009

Industry Voices [ see all ]

Greening the Automotive Supply Chain

Greening the Automotive Supply Chain

A Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Partnership

A Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Partnership

Forest Carbon Core to Climate Change Deal

Forest Carbon Core to Climate Change Deal

ARPA-E Deserves Support

ARPA-E Deserves Support

VCS and CarbonFix Tops in Review of Forestry Carbon Standards

VCS and CarbonFix Tops in Review of Forestry Carbon Standards