411 Huron View is a contemporary office in an attractive, owner-occupied building. Private offices, an open floor area, and kitchenette are available as well as ample parking, and a shared conference room and kitchen. 411 Huron View has great storage options, and its many windows provide abundant natural lighting. Impeccably maintained, this office facility is situated just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor with quick access to M-14 and US-23. For more information, visit Bluestone Realty Advisors or contact Nick Rutan.
Monday, September 15, 2008
SCENIC NORTHSIDE OFFICE SPACE
411 Huron View is a contemporary office in an attractive, owner-occupied building. Private offices, an open floor area, and kitchenette are available as well as ample parking, and a shared conference room and kitchen. 411 Huron View has great storage options, and its many windows provide abundant natural lighting. Impeccably maintained, this office facility is situated just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor with quick access to M-14 and US-23. For more information, visit Bluestone Realty Advisors or contact Nick Rutan.
Monday, August 18, 2008
An Excellent Development Opportunity
3853 Research Park Drive is one of the few office buildings left for sale in Ann Arbor. This well maintained corporate headquarters facility is an excellent development opportunity with over 500 feet of combined frontage on State Street. This property is also for lease at an aggressive rate of $7.50-$8.50 per square foot triple net. Building highlights include considerable mechanical improvements to accommodate a large data center, and a raised floor comprising approximately 2,500 square feet of the lower level. All modular office furniture is available for lease or sale along with the space. 3853 Research Park Drive is located just south of I-94 with great visibility along State Street.. Ample parking and quick access to I-94, restaurants and business services make this an unbeatable location. For more information, visit Bluestone Realty Advisors or contact Randy Maas.
Monday, August 4, 2008
LEED Certified Buildings
There are four levels of Certification:
1. Certified - 40-50% of non-innovation points
2. Silver - 50-60%
3. Gold - 60-80%
4. Platinum - over 80%.
Certification is granted only by the Green Building Council, or by someone who’s become a LEED accredited professional by taking an exam – mostly architects and engineers. To become LEED certified, Green Building is necessary.
Site planning, cost analysis, and financing are integral parts in constructing a LEED certified building. The people who are involved in the building are important as well; help from architects, real estate developers, engineers, ecologists, community planners, educators, physicians, epidemiologists, socially responsible investors, artists and others should make green buildings more attractive and livable.
The cost of building green is not as much as people would think. While materials do sometimes cost more than buying normal ones, the energy that you can save in building or home by using the green products can make the extra money put in worth while. A team first examines the site and how nature’s elements and other things can work together to make a building, so they can see how the green aspects will work in relation to the building, and that saves money. Help from architects, real estate developers, engineers, ecologists, community planners, educators, physicians, epidemiologists, socially responsible investors, artists and others should make green buildings more attractive and livable. Builder should take into account energy optimization, thermal comfort, and life-cycle cost analyses.
Another aspect that saves money is site selection. You want to pick a site that is in an urban or suburban area with existing infrastructure and public transits to save money. Building orientation to support things like natural ventilation and receiving the optimal natural light in a building can also save money on many things like heating and cooling. For example, a south-facing building at the foot of a hill maximizes solar and summer wind exposures, and minimizes impact of winter northwestern winds and heat loss.
You can minimize land used by the building, its roads and parking by building up and down – fewer infrastructures and storm management will be required so the costs of maintenance will decrease, and the property value will go up. You also want to use the natural landscape to your advantage in construction a green building. Using flowers, trees, and other outdoor natural materials (like placing deciduous trees on the south side to provide shade and heat reduction in the summer) will help save money. Also, many materials such as sunlight filtering shades, daylight sensors, low flow faucets, and waterless urinals all cost less than they used to, and will help minimize the amount of natural resources and costs that you need to run a building.
Information taken from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
1. Certified - 40-50% of non-innovation points
2. Silver - 50-60%
3. Gold - 60-80%
4. Platinum - over 80%.
Certification is granted only by the Green Building Council, or by someone who’s become a LEED accredited professional by taking an exam – mostly architects and engineers. To become LEED certified, Green Building is necessary.
Site planning, cost analysis, and financing are integral parts in constructing a LEED certified building. The people who are involved in the building are important as well; help from architects, real estate developers, engineers, ecologists, community planners, educators, physicians, epidemiologists, socially responsible investors, artists and others should make green buildings more attractive and livable.
The cost of building green is not as much as people would think. While materials do sometimes cost more than buying normal ones, the energy that you can save in building or home by using the green products can make the extra money put in worth while. A team first examines the site and how nature’s elements and other things can work together to make a building, so they can see how the green aspects will work in relation to the building, and that saves money. Help from architects, real estate developers, engineers, ecologists, community planners, educators, physicians, epidemiologists, socially responsible investors, artists and others should make green buildings more attractive and livable. Builder should take into account energy optimization, thermal comfort, and life-cycle cost analyses.
Another aspect that saves money is site selection. You want to pick a site that is in an urban or suburban area with existing infrastructure and public transits to save money. Building orientation to support things like natural ventilation and receiving the optimal natural light in a building can also save money on many things like heating and cooling. For example, a south-facing building at the foot of a hill maximizes solar and summer wind exposures, and minimizes impact of winter northwestern winds and heat loss.
You can minimize land used by the building, its roads and parking by building up and down – fewer infrastructures and storm management will be required so the costs of maintenance will decrease, and the property value will go up. You also want to use the natural landscape to your advantage in construction a green building. Using flowers, trees, and other outdoor natural materials (like placing deciduous trees on the south side to provide shade and heat reduction in the summer) will help save money. Also, many materials such as sunlight filtering shades, daylight sensors, low flow faucets, and waterless urinals all cost less than they used to, and will help minimize the amount of natural resources and costs that you need to run a building.
Information taken from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Why Go LEED?
LEED, Leader in Energy and Environmental Design, is a system of evaluating buildings according to a series of energy and environmental standards that translate to a numerical rating or LEED credits.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) says that more than half of the worlds 500 largest corporations say they want to build and occupy real estate that reflects their values (i.e. being environmentally friendly) and many issued sustainability reports as well. Companies are starting to engage in RPI, or responsible property investing, looking at things like urban reinvestment, and energy conservation, taking into account both environmental benefits and also generating market rates of return.
Green buildings have many features that attract buyers such as reduced utility costs, health benefits, self-contained emergency water and power supplies, and retaining value far longer.
Green promotion can help business. First, because anything that fosters action on climate protects business, and second, it generates free press. Aspen Skiing Company took some green steps in improving their lodge, and got roughly $100,000 worth of coverage by Time alone. 4 Times Square is the first green high rise office building in U.S. A new building adjacent from that will be the Bank of America at One Bryant Park. It will be the second tallest building in NYC. The budget for this project is $1 billion but it is estimated that less than 2% of the costs are related to green features.
LEED certified buildings offer specific advantages for those who wish to conserve resources. They are:
-Leading the tranformation of the built enviornment
-built as designed and perform as expected
-have lower operating costs and increased asset value
-healthy and comfortable for their occupants
-reduce waste sent to landfills
-conserve energy and water
-Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
-qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities
-demonstrate an owenr's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Information taken from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) says that more than half of the worlds 500 largest corporations say they want to build and occupy real estate that reflects their values (i.e. being environmentally friendly) and many issued sustainability reports as well. Companies are starting to engage in RPI, or responsible property investing, looking at things like urban reinvestment, and energy conservation, taking into account both environmental benefits and also generating market rates of return.
Green buildings have many features that attract buyers such as reduced utility costs, health benefits, self-contained emergency water and power supplies, and retaining value far longer.
Green promotion can help business. First, because anything that fosters action on climate protects business, and second, it generates free press. Aspen Skiing Company took some green steps in improving their lodge, and got roughly $100,000 worth of coverage by Time alone. 4 Times Square is the first green high rise office building in U.S. A new building adjacent from that will be the Bank of America at One Bryant Park. It will be the second tallest building in NYC. The budget for this project is $1 billion but it is estimated that less than 2% of the costs are related to green features.
LEED certified buildings offer specific advantages for those who wish to conserve resources. They are:
-Leading the tranformation of the built enviornment
-built as designed and perform as expected
-have lower operating costs and increased asset value
-healthy and comfortable for their occupants
-reduce waste sent to landfills
-conserve energy and water
-Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
-qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities
-demonstrate an owenr's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Information taken from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Why Go Green?
Green Building, also known as sustainable building or environmental building, is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — the complete building life cycle. It can also lead to benefits like reduced operating costs and increased productivity, while using fewer resources. LEED certification is the industry standard for green building evaluation. The photo above depicts the Dana Building on the University of Michigan Central campus. Located on 440 Church Street, this 100-year old building has undergone $25 million worth of green remodeling.Rocky Mountain Institute says there can be a 50% reduction in energy use by building green, and it would keep an estimated 1.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions out of the atmosphere. As much as 40% of building cooling is a function of heat entering through existing glass. Also, 20-25% of a building’s energy consumption can be artificial lighting so many costs could be reduced if green materials and building were implemented.
LEED evaluates buildings according to a series of energy and enviornmental standards that translate to a numerical rating or LEED credits. LEED was created to accomplish the following:
-Define "green building" by establishing a common standard of measurement
-Promote integrated, whole -building design particles
-Recognize enviornmental leadership in the building industry
-Stimulate green competition
-Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
-Transform the building market
Information taken from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Monday, July 14, 2008
Great Visibility Downtown Saline
203 West Michigan Avenue is a multi-tenant office/retail building ideal for small businesses, CPA’s, law offices, insurance agencies, and retail uses. With many upgrades in process, take advantage of the affordable rates and establish your business in busy downtown Saline. 203 West Michigan Avenue is located on the south side of Michigan Avenue just west of the main downtown intersection of Michigan Avenue and Ann Arbor Street. Building features include an excellent location, an affordable rate, ample parking, numerous upgrades, and great visibility on Michigan Avenue. For more information, visit Bluestone Realty Advisors or contact Nick Rutan.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
High Visibility in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bluestone Realty Advisors is proud to present for sale the Cody Property located at 670 Textile Road in Pittsfield Township. As the last parcel of land on State Road with an Ann Arbor address, the Cody Property is 127 acres of land with high visibility on South State and Textile Roads. With close proximity to freeways and Michigan Avenue, the property offers an ideal setting for a business park or industrial user. Cody Property is zoned Research and Development and PUD for industrial uses. It is adjacent to the Avis Farms development, less than three miles from I-94 with all utilities in place. Other property highlights include 1,000 feet of frontage on State Road, and 3,000 feet of frontage on Textile Road. For more information, visit Bluestone Realty Advisors or contact Neal Warling.
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