 
Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationBlach Construction was selected to build the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s new 62,000 s.f. headquarters in Palo Alto. The team’s commitment to sustainable building was evident throughout the entire process including achieving a 99.49% waste diversion level during the demolition phase; using reclaimed and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood accents throughout the building; and the use of recycled and rapidly renewable materials such as bamboo, kirei board, cork flooring and cotton insulation. The project is expected to receive LEED™ Gold certification. |
Los Altos School DistrictBlach Construction managed the construction of five elementary school modernization projects and several other projects as part of the District’s $46M bond program. The program won community-wide acclaim including many design, sustainability and school industry awards. |
Orchard School DistrictContinuing its long-standing relationship, the Orchard School District asked Blach to manage the installation of a 240 kw photovoltaic (PV) system and other campus-wide energy management and efficiency upgrades. The “grid-tied” PV system is expected to reduce the District’s annual electrical costs by an estimated 40%, enabling the savings to be reallocated to educational spending and other expenses. Completed in September, 2009, the PV installation is the first part of Orchard’s energy efficient master plan, which includes a campus-wide energy upgrade and a green library expansion, both scheduled to start construction in 2010. |
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