REI Eastern Distribution Facility

• Biofuels
• LEED Certified
• Local Materials
• Low Emitting Materials
• New Construction
• Recycled Materials
• Rural
• Silver
• Stormwater Mitigation

REI, a leading distributor of recreational outdoor equipment chose Lauth to develop and construct a 625,000 square foot distribution center in Bedford, PA. The state-of- the-art center will serve the recreational, camping, hiking and climbing needs of the eastern United States market.

• Use of bio-diesel fuels for all site-work equipment
• Potable water usage for irrigation has been eliminated through the use of indigenous and drought
• tolerant landscaping
• Tiered bio-swale filtration systems
• Landscaped walking/running paths through constructed wetlands which promote storm water management
• Bicycle storage racks and shower facilities are provided to allow building occupants the option of riding bicycles to work
• Highly reflective roof that reduces the “heat island effect” and decreases energy use and site lighting that does not project light into the nighttime sky
• Water efficient plumbing fixtures (including waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets) – over 40% savings in water usage
• Energy efficient air conditioning systems that limit ozone depleting refrigerants
• Energy efficient roof and wall insulation systems
• Substantial use of skylights and other daylighting strategies to minimize light fixture usage
• Complete lighting control systems consisting of daylight and occupancy controls
• 10% of the building is made of recycled material
• 20% of the building is made from locally sourced products
• Wood used is from managed forests with no wood from rare or endangered trees
• Fully commissioned facility which ensures all systems are operating at maximum efficiency as designed
• Materials used for construction, painting, and furnishings have low or no volatile organic compounds
• Finally, the housekeeping will be “Green” and will comply with the “Greenseal” standards of LEED