SFL + a Architects Announces Completion of UNC Physical Plant

RALEIGH, N.C. – Charles Brown, principal and director of sustainable design at SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced the firm’s completion of the Physical Plant, a facilities management office building located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. The $5.5 million state-of-the-art structure measures 27,700 square feet across eight acres. The building incorporates geo-thermal, HVAC and solar panels, as well as a number of other “green” strategies aimed at reducing the total cost of ownership of the facility and reducing energy costs by 40 percent.

The goal of this project was to construct high performance building within a university budget that minimized site impact while building equitable sized offices with good access to daylight.
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News Facts:

• SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced the firm’s completion of Physical Plant
• Physical Plant is a facilities management office building located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
• The $5.5 million state-of-the-art structure stretches 27,700 square feet across eight acres.
• The building incorporates geo-thermal, HVAC and solar panels, as well as a number of other “green” strategies aimed at reducing the total cost of ownership of the facility and reducing energy costs by 40 percent.
• The goal of this project was to construct high performance building within a university budget that minimized site impact while building equitable sized offices with good access to daylight.

Quotes:
“We are excited to announce the completion of Physical Plant,” said Brown. “By using a variety of green products, the building will save the university up to 40 percent annually on energy costs.”

About SFL + a Architects:
SFL + a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Created in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SFL + a Architects is FirstFloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit http://www.sfla.biz.

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Patty Briguglio
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patty@mmimarketing.com

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