Search
 

Blues Going Green at Rhode Island HQ

PROVIDENCE, RI-The 13-story, 327,000-sf office building is slated for completion in late 2009.

By Joe Clements | Updated on May 30, 2008

PROVIDENCE, RI-Eagerly embracing the sustainability design movement, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is aiming for a Silver LEED certificate for its new headquarters, now under construction in the city’s Downtown district. The 13-story, 327,000-sf building is slated for completion late next year.

Green-building elements that BCBSRI is hoping will win the Silver designation, include insulated glass curtain walls that will allow abundant daylight into the offices and enable sensors to dim or turn off perimeter lighting. Architect Symmes Maini & McKee Associates of Boston is also incorporating two vegetated roofs to reduce heat gain and manage storm water runoff that will then help cool equipment in the building’s data center, while the latest technology is being used for heating, cooling and water conservation in the mechanical systems selected. In addition, materials for construction, furniture and finishes are coming from regional sources and meet other criteria as environmentally sensitive.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2025 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.