Archive for the ‘Permeable Pavers’ Category
INTOXICATING ENERGY SAVINGS
ecoRI news recently featured a comprehensive report on the design, construction, and energy performance of Charlestown Wine and Spirits. Read on….
Intoxicating Energy Savings at Local Package Store
By DAVE FISHER/ecoRI News staff
CHARLESTOWN — The building at 4625 Old Post Road is a green dream come true. The building was designed from the ground up with an eye toward extreme efficiency. Geothermal heating and cooling, computer-controlled lighting, reused and recycled materials used in its construction. The building’s “green cred” is enough to make you want to visit….
The building itself is quite a marvel. Designed by Charlestown’s own Oyster Works
CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE STORY
Rear Entrance and Parking Lot Charlestown Package Store
Rear Entrance & Parking Lot. Thanks to Grandscapes and Ed French & Son Paving.
Spring Training – Getting Ready to Open
Two months to opening day and, like the Yankees and Red Sox, we are working hard to get ready. Last week we poured the concrete in the loading dock area and beer coolers – we had to wait until all of the geothermal and electrical lines were run and pressure checked. And we finished laying the floor in the retail area and loft. This week (and it’s only Tuesday) we’ve installed the beer cooler doors, built the stairs to the loft, installed two of the space heating units, and are continuing to install the lights. Take a look:
Soon we’ll be back outside. It’s been a long winter and we still have to finish laying the permeable pavers for the parking lot and sidewalks, top coat the asphalt, and finish the landscaping. Once that’s all done we’ll move the existing inventory into the new store and get ready to open.
There will be a Grand Opening and a chance to tour the building. If you are interested in coming please send us an email. We will notify the owners and make sure that you’re invited.
Cheers!
Permeable Paving Stones & Asphalt Paving
Christoph Gross, Owner/Manager & Megan Moynihan, Architect
We are working on the outside – landscaping, paving the driveway and laying the permeable paving stones in the parking area. Saturday we laid the 2″ binder course of asphalt and next spring we will come back and lay a top course.
Permeable paving stones allow for water to be absorbed directly into the ground and greatly reduce the need for underground drainage systems or retention ponds.
Establishing the grades, setting the permeable pavers, and laying the asphalt are critical and we are fortunate to work with Morrone Excavation, Grandscapes, and Ed French & Son Paving. In the picture above Owner/Manager Christoph Gross and Oyster Works’ architect Megan Moynihan check out the progress.
Gravel, Granite, and Candelabras
Granite Curbs and Gravel Base
The inside is being painted and soon we’ll be laying the WarmBoard, installing the radiant heat, and laying the floor. But for now…most of the action is outback.
As part of our eco-friendly design we are installing permeable paving stones for all of the parking areas. This will allow the rain water to drain naturally back into the ground and reduce the need for underground drainage and retention ponds. Permeable pavers are initially more expensive than asphalt, but have a much longer life span and can be less expensive over the life of a building.
Preparation is difficult work – the grades must be perfect, the gravel well compacted, and the granite curbs set to exacting tolerances. We are fortunate to be working with Morrone Excavation and Grandscapes on the site work and landscaping.
Candelabras…In keeping with our blend of tradition, green design, and energy efficiency, we are using computer controlled energy saving LED lighting and candelabras that are made from from oak wine barrel staves. Take a look!
Sean & Mark of Grandscapes setting the granite curb
Mike Morrone and Brendan Friend setting the grades.
Wine Barrel Candelabras
