Green
Today’s designer thinks beyond the needs of today, and considers the how the structure might impact future generations. Precast concrete offers many opportunities for construct projects that are durable, beautiful, and economical. Here are some resources to aid in designing a sustainable precast project.
Ideas of getting the most sustainable bang out of your precast project.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about precast and how it works in sustainable projects.
This short video, filmed at Green Build, shows several case studies and explores how precast works within the green movement.
This table shows how precast has contributed to LEED points on various projects.
If your office would like to learn more about sustainability and precast, have PCI-IW in for a lunch and learn program. We offer AIA-registered programs and a full set of reference materials to aid your office in precast design.
Understanding how precast was used on previous projects can spur ideas for your own project.
This series of brochures are the “Cliffs’ Notes” to understanding architectural precast design.
Case Studies
Precast has been used on sustainable projects, not only in Illinois and Wisconsin, but throughout the country. These short videos (3-4 minutes each) give an overview on how precast contributed to the sustainability of each project.
Organic potato chip company uses precast for new sustainable factory.
Architectural precast, used in a dramatic university building and taking advantage of Building Information Management (BIM) is a shining example of green project design.
School of architecture building and university library use precast’s thermal qualities to help heat and cool the building.
LEED certified parking deck shows how a green roof can be done in precast.
Condominium uses precast structure and frame as part of its green design.
Precast appears throughout green project to highlight architecture firm’s green design capabilities.
Precast wall system is combined with insulation to help keep University North Florida building comfortable and sustainable.
Green Precast News
show how precast is used in the Harm Weber Library at Judson College.
How integrated design with precast is playing a role in the green movement.