The Brownstone Details
- FOUNDATION
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- STRUCTURAL
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- INSULATION
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- AV SYSTEM
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- ROOFING
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- ELEVATOR
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- ALARM/FIRE
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- HVAC
The Brownstone is truly unique. This fact is obvious enough when viewed from the outside. However, it truly what's on the inside that counts! More time, attention and money has been put into building this structure than most these days. Read below about what we put into the details that really make The Brownstone not only one of a kind, but a great business investment.
The Foundation
The Brownstone is constructed on a firm foundation, built to last.
- Built on mechanically compacted soil and engineer tested for proper compaction
- 3500 PSI Limestone foundation
- Oversized Footings
- Approximately two (2) miles of rebar and reinforced wire
Structural
The Brownstone has some of the latest structural technology, from foundation to roof.
- Engineered steel structures that "Free-Span" the building
- Truss System engineered specifically to allow the entire space on the second floor to not require any interior walls for support
- Seismic Panels designed to connect the foundation footings with the roof structure by means of steel panels and threaded rods
Insulation
The walls have a flash coat of Urethane foam that "glues" the structure together, insulates the walls and seals off all air spaces around electrical connections and wall penetrations effectively increasing the overall R-Value.
The second layer is a custom "Bibs" insulation. Netting is applied to the face of the stud walls and loose fill insulation is manually packed into the void of the Urethane Foam and the netting. The overall wall rating of The Brownstones exterior walls calculate at approximately R30.83
Low-Voltage / High Tech
The Brownstone will function with nothing less than the best Audio Video equipment, Crestron Adagio and Integra. Memphis Radiological will be able to control or monitor most every system in the building with a push of the button on an iPad2 located throughout the building or an in-wall Crestron touchscreen in the Board Room. Apple's Crestron Pro2 App for iPad2 and iPhone allow any function to happen remotely as well.
- Crestron Adagio Entertainment System
- Crestron iPad2 in-wall docking stations
- Crestron iPort iPod docking stations
- Samsung 3D Blu-Ray
- 7.1 Surround system in Board Room
- HDMI Projection with 82" screen
- IP Surveillance Camera Systems
- Card Access entry provides maximum security and allows the owner to monitor anyone entering the building
TPO Roofing
Thermoplastic single-ply roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products and have gained broad industry acceptance for their many performance and installation advantages. As demand increases for heat-reflective and energy efficient roofing systems, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roofing membranes continue to provide exceptional resistance to ultraviolet, ozone and chemical exposure. The system eliminates the "Heat Island" effect seen in many older conventional buildings.
KONE Elevator
The KONE EcoSpace Machine Room-Less platform is one of the most environmentally sound elevator concepts in the industry. Based on our KONE EcoDisc technology, it incorporates KONE’s commitment to deliver solutions that use less energy and recycle as many products and components as possible.
- Consumes approximately half the energy of conventional traction machines and about one third of the energy of hydraulic machines
- No oil is required, removing the risk of soil contamination and fire that threaten hydraulic systems
- 95% recyclable materials
Fire Alarm
- Products Made In USA
- Intelligent / Addressable System with Efficient Design, Lowering Maintenance Costs
- Exceeds Local and National Fire Alarm Codes
- UL-Listed IP Communicator, Saving the Monthly Cost of 2 Phone Lines (Approximately $1,200.00 per year)
Security Alarm
- Products Made In USA
- Communicates via IP and Cell, Saving the Monthly Cost of a Traditional Phone Line
- Offers up to 99 Unique User Codes
- Offers Text-Message System Control and Email / Text Notifications
- Wireless Expansion Points, Saving Costly Wire Runs
Heating/Air Conditioning Systems
- Carrier "Hybrid Heat" two stage, dual fuel systems
- Carrier "58MVB" series furnaces
- 93% AFUE efficiency rating
- Two stage/ variable speed capabilities
- Stainless steel heat exchanger
- Carrier "25HCB6" series heat pumps
- 16 SEER efficiency rating
- Two stage capabilities
- Systems monitor the indoor and outdoor temperatures and determine the following:
- Provides heating requirements by using either the heat pump or gas furnace function(s)
- Regulates air velocity and volume according to individual space requirements
- Provides cooling and / or dehumidification requirements
- Motorized zoning, allows individual offices to maintain desired temperatures
- High density "MERV 11" air cleaning filters
"Dual Fuel Hybrid Heat Systems" deliver exceptional efficiency performances by using a heating source that utilizes the most efficient means available during moderate heating conditions. Air conditioning requirements are delivered by providing cooling capacities and air delivery as determined by the demands of the occupied space not just an overall building conditioned setting. All systems have two stage (high/ low) capabilities.
This building has 3 – 3 ton capacity systems and 2 – 5 ton capacity systems for a total of 19 tons of total capacity.
The annual operating cost estimates for the "Dual Fuel Hybrid Heat" based on a 6 day work week at 52 weeks per year is $11,400.00. The annual operating cost estimates for standard "13 SEER" air conditioning equipment and 80% AFUE furnace for the same type structure and run time is $ 18,600.00
The "Dual Fuel Hybrid Heat" installation is "Energy Star" rated and will qualify for "LEED" certification if at some time in the future the owner wishes to upgrade the building's carbon footprint to "Green Status".