58,000 Sq. Ft. Shopping Center with a 28,000-square-foot grocery store which opened in April 2009.
USGBC LEED Gold - U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified store
Publix store receives Gold LEED certification
LEED® Gold Certification for Publix at Bee Ridge
As one of the highest-scoring LEED certified grocery stores in the nation — 40 out of a possible 69 points — Publix demonstrated sustainable practices, including:
• Construction waste recycling
• LED light fixtures
• Public Transportation Access
• Bicycle Storage/Changing Area
• Fuel-efficient vehicle parking
• Maximized Open Space
• Managed Storm water
• Heat Island Effect Roofing
• Reflective roof systems
• Light Pollution Reduction
• Water Efficient Landscaping
• Education
• Controllable Lighting
• Day lighting (skylights)
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures
• Storm water for toilets
• Recycled Content
• Recycling Program
• Low Emitting Materials:
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Paints & Coatings
• Carpet
• Composite Woods
• Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• Construction Management Plan
• Thermal Comfort
• Enhanced Commissioning
• Enhanced Refrigerant Management
• Optimize Energy Performance
• Innovation in Design
• LEED Professional Used
Status: Built
Location: Sarasota, FL, US
My Role: Project Architect and LEED accredited professional
Additional Credits: Cuhaci & Peterson Architects