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Signature TowerEnglewood, CO

Signature Tower is a 21st Century offi ce experience. The largest structure in the Denver metropolitan suburban market with 17 fl oors and 360 degree views, the Tower is just walking distance from the Arapahoe light rail station at Denver Tech Center and I-25. This building introduces the latest User Effective® applications, exclusively brought to you by Aardex, developers of User Effective Buildings and creators of Colorado’s fi rst commercial LEED double Platinum building, the Signature Centre at Denver West.

The new Signature Tower is nearly three times as large as its predecessor with features that will transform your working world.

User Effective Design Elements include:• State of the art under-fl oor HVAC system - serving the entire building and

allowing individual control of both air fl ow and temperature by each and every occupant within the building

• Passive exterior heat-load mitigation via hot and cold-water coils along interior curtain wall

• Individual temperature and ventilation control for individual’s preferred climate

• Electrostatic air fi ltering for improved air quality and reduced absenteeism • Noise control via STC 56 demising walls • Raised Floor w/ HVAC, Electrical, Phone and Data under fl oor for ultimate

systems fl exibility • Clerestory windows that harvest natural daylight and greatly enhance

outdoor views

COMPLETION DATE2012

SIZE475,000 SF

SERVICESArchitecture

Development Construction Management

Property Management

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St. Anthony Medical Offi ce BuildingLakewood, Colorado

Tenants can customize state-of-the-art space in these two on-campus medical offi ce buildings adjacent to the new St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO. Our architect will design space and maximize effi ciencies for each client.

The fi rst phase MOB, at 100,000sf, will open in fall of 2010. The second phase MOB, at an anticipated 150,000sf will open in summer 2011. These two medical offi ce buildings will complement the 630,000 sf Hospital facility, servicing 270 beds.

Features:

• Central covered corridor linked to St. Anthony Hospital• Multi-zoned HVAC systems for frequent air exchange• Advanced individual temperature controls• Fiber optic ready • Sound diffusion• Sophisticated piping and electrical systems• Privacy windows in exam rooms• Effi cient energy saving systems and design• Natural daylighting• Secure lab pick-up areas

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATEPhase I Building - Fall 2010

Phase II Building - Summer 2011

CURRENT STATUSIn Development

Under Construction Fall 2009


Hampton Inn & Suites®

Rifl e, CO

Aardex and RIM Hospitality have partnering to build and operate this new 58,000 square foot hotel in Rifl e, Colorado, the fi rst LEED certifi ed Hampton Inn & Suites® in Colorado.

This 92 room hotel features 30 suites to accommodate business travelers and guests. An indoor pool, 850 square foot meeting room, laundry facilities and a two-story atrium Perfect-Mix Lobby add to the comfort and convenience of this new place to stay and play.

Conveniently located on I-70 at Airport Road at the Rifl e exit, the Hotel is within walking distance to an abundance of retail shopping and restaurants.

Hampton Inn & Suites® hotel is just minutes from Glenwood Springs Hot Pool, Rifl e Falls State Park, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Colorado Wine Country and Rifl e Gap State Park. Hotel amenities include complimentary on the House hot breakfast, access to fi tness center, business center, meeting space available, suite shop, and indoor pool. Guestrooms are equipped with complimentary high speed internet access, in room iron and ironing boards, in room coffee makers, Cloud 9 beds & 32” fl at screen HD TV’s.

RIM Hospitality, a national leader in hotel operations, manages more than 7,500 rooms across the country.

YEAR BUILT2009

SIZE58,000 SF92 Rooms

SERVICESDevelopment

Construction Management


Muskogee Community HospitalMuskogee, Oklahoma

Muskogee Community Hospital is the nation’s fi rst ground-source geothermal hospital in the country. The project is located on a 22 acre parcel on North Main and Harris Street in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The development and design of the acute care facility focuses on bringing a higher standard of care to the community. The 95,056 square foot facility includes 45 licensed patient rooms, 3 procedure rooms, Level IV Emergency room and supports 34 physicians.

MCH is the fi rst hospital in Oklahoma to be designed and built using the Green Guide for Healthcare, a science based approach to design and construction, and the principles of the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system. MCH will be certifi ed under LEED for Healthcare which is being used to set the precedent for the sustainability of all future healthcare facilities.

MCH User-Effective® features incorporate details that provide a functional space to maximize employee effi ciency and energy savings. All work spaces are located adjacent to an exterior window bay to maximize daylight and views. The interior is equipped with a sound masking system at the discretion of MCH, further enhancing employee comfort.

YEAR BUILT2009

SIZE95,000 SF

SERVICESArchitecture Assistance

Development AssistanceConstruction Management


Additional Muskogee Community Hospital Features

While tracking LEED® Gold, Muskogee Community Hospital is the only hospital in the United States with 100% heating and cooling from a ground-source heat pump.

This unique system consists of 280 wells – 70 per fi eld. Each of the wells has been bored 300 feet into the earth to better utilize the thermal energy radiating from the earth’s core. Water is pumped into these wells, then circulated through the complex via the HVAC system. Geothermal energy will keep MCH’s residents cool in summer and warm in the winter.

MCH incorporates full height glass in the tower’s main entrance storefront as well as high performance glass and glazing throughout, to take advantage of refl ective and low-e properties. The windows are high on the exterior walls and clerestory windows and light shelves are incorporated with the intent of bathing the majority of the interior space in natural light.

A portion of the façade is covered with no maintenance stucco. A secondary weather wrap to prevent moisture intrusion and eliminate any possibility of mold growth sheathes the entire building.

Landscaping at MCH is as innovative as the building. Xeric gardening is utilized and a landscape design aimed at the goal of zero potable water use will be employed. Native shrubs and other plants, acclimated to the climate, will provide focal interest and, within two seasons, will require minimal irrigation from the drip systems, thriving instead on the natural moisture of the area.


St. Anthony North Medical Offi ce BuildingWestminster, CO

The 65,000 square foot medical offi ce building at St. Anthony North Hospital opened its doors in October of 2008. Tracking LEED Gold, this is Westminster’s fi rst LEED building.

The neighboring full service, acute-care community hospital is licensed for 196 beds and provides 68,000 outpatient visits annually. St. Anthony North offers new 24 hour emergency care and holds a Level IV trauma designation.

Features:

• Central covered corridor linked to St. Anthony North Hospital

• Multi-zoned HVAC systems for frequent air exchange• Advanced individual temperature controls• Fiber optic ready • Sound diffusion• Sophisticated piping and electrical systems• Privacy windows in exam rooms• Effi cient energy saving systems and design• Natural daylighting• Secure lab pick-up areas

YEAR BUILT2008

SIZE65,000 SF


DevelopmentConstruction Management

Property Managment

PROGRAM Centura Outreach Lab

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine CenterPanorama Physical Therapy

Rocky Mountain Cardiovascular Associates, P.C.St. Anthony North Family Medicine Center

St. Anthony Senior Health CenterWomen’s Health Specialists


Signature CentreGolden, CO

Signature Centre is the fi rst commercial Platinum building in Colorado and one of only four Double LEED Platinum certifi ed buildings in the world. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in fi ve key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy effi ciency, material selection and indoor environmental quality.

The fi ve story structure features underfl oor air throughout with individual temperature and ventilation controls. Daylight harvesting via interior and exterior light shelving, abundant glass and individual lighting showcase the many features promoting productivity and creativity in this state-of-the-art workplace. • Signature Center was the 2008 winner of the NAIOP National Green Development of the Year Award

• Signature Centre was built at standard construction costs

• Signature Centre was 100% pre-leased prior to completion

YEAR BUILT2007

SIZE185,900 SF



Property Management

PROGRAMGambro

Aardex LLCCaridianBCT

Blue Sun Bio-DieselColorado Financial Partners LLC

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Other building features include:

• Under fl oor ventilation achieved by high effi ciency roof top units equipped with an outside air economizer• Building perimeter conditioned with chilled beams and radiant heaters• Hot water supplied from high effi ciency boilers • Chilled water supplied from evaporative cooled condensing chilled water units on roof with variable volume pumping

distribution• Lighting controlled by occupancy sensors, dimmable switches, and photo sensors

Sustainability Goal Signature Center at Denver West ObjectivesMinimize Site Impact Erosion control plan ٭

Maximizing open space onsite ٭Reduction of heat island effect caused by roof ٭

Minimize Effects of Transportation

Bicycle racks and onsite shower facility ٭Access to public transportation ٭Preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-effi cient vehicles ٭

Minimize Energy Usage from Conventional Sources

No CFC or halons usage ٭Fundamental and enhanced building commissioning ٭Created a measurement and verifi cation plan for base building as well as tenant sub-metering ٭Purchased 100% wind based Green Power ٭

Select Environmentally Responsible Materials

More than 20% recycled content materials ٭recycled construction waste %100 ٭More than 20% local materials used ٭Storage and collection of recyclables ٭More than 50% FSC certifi ed wood ٭Provide guidelines for tenant design and construction ٭

Provide Good Indoor Air Quality

Minimum indoor air quality requirement ٭Environmental tobacco smoke control policy ٭Mechanically ventilated outdoor air delivery monitoring system ٭Increased ventilation by a minimum of 30% ٭Implemented an indoor air quality management plan during construction ٭Low VOC materials (adhesives, sealants, paints, carpet, composite wood) ٭Provide indoor chemical and pollutant source control ٭

Provide Comfortable Buildings for Occupants

Designed for thermal comfort and provided for controllability ٭Provided daylighting for over 90% of occupants ٭Provided views for over 90% occupants ٭

Minimize Water Usage reduction in water needed for landscaping %50 ٭Greater than 40% reduction in water usage for water fi xtures ٭

Education ٭ Education plan for User Effective® BuildingsEducation plan for sustainably operated and maintained buildings ٭

• Signature Centre is Aardex’s premier User Effective® Building

• Signature Centre achieved Double LEED Platinum certifi cation for Core and Shell and for Commercial Interiors

• Signature Centre is the 2008 Winner of NAIOP’s Green Development of the Year Award

• Signature Centre was the largest LEED Platinum speculative building in the U.S. in 2007

• Signature Centre is the 2007 Winner of Jefferson County’s Design Excellence Award

• Signature Centre is the 2007 Winner of Colorado Renewable Energy Society’s Exemplary Building Award


National Archives and Records AdministrationPerris, CA

The design/build 183,000 square foot building has Class A offi ce space along with 850,000 cubic feet of storage area that serves as NARA’s Pacifi c Region Storage Facility, equipped with the most state-of-the art archival and records management building systems.

The ESFR fi re system delivers 0.3 GPM per square foot to the most remote 1,500 square feet, and is independently certifi ed to not allow destruction of more than 300 records in the event of a fi re (in a facility of over one million records).

Building systems include a “smart” security/access control/ intrusion detection system, on-site emergency power generation, super-fl at fl oor, and HVAC with humidity control and gas-phase fi ltration. Building amenities for the occupants include an exterior lunch patio with shaded canopy, palm tree-lined driveway, extensive use of interior glass for day-lighting, individual HVAC control, indoor air quality monitoring, fi ber connectivity, and low-VOC materials. Although the facility is leased for 20 years, the building and its systems are built to last 50 years due to the chance of damage or loss to archival records during relocation.

YEAR BUILT2004

SIZE183,000 SF



Property Management


Veteran Affairs ClinicSanta Maria, CA

On 3.6 acres, the 36,200 square foot facility incorporates a traditional Spanish Colonial style that is the predominant architectural vernacular. The building is designed to promote energy effi ciency that will provide a long-term sustainable, economical and environmentally friendly facility.

The outer envelope of the building has a skin of cement plaster using three earth tones. The plaster covers metal studs attached to a steel superstructure on a slab on grade. A tower element signifi es the main entry along with a welcoming Spanish tile covered canopy. Natural lighting is provided all along the perimeter of the building and skylights offer fi ltered lighting to the interior.

YEAR BUILT2007

SIZE36,200 SF



Property Management


US Army Corps of Engineers Offi ce Building & WarehouseAlbuquerque, NM

This 3-story, 54,000 square foot steel and stucco offi ce building was constructed on 3.75 acres. The secure building has access control and intrusion detection systems as well as emergency power. It has a highly specialized computer room, emergency incident command center, and a secured parking area with 297 spaces.

Custom millwork is used throughout the building. Other features include tile fl ooring, an outdoor lunch plaza, and drought resistant landscaping. The warehouse portion of the building has a covered loading dock. Recycled building materials, high performance glazed glass, and monitoring equipment to economize the HVAC system were built into the facility.

Property lines and rights-of-way were adjusted; traffi c lanes, city streets and utility lines were constructed prior to obtaining a permit. Aardex worked with the city to expedite this process and receive the building permit on schedule. The tenant was able to move into the facility 3-weeks ahead of schedule.

YEAR BUILT1996

SIZE54,000 SF



Property Management


Bureau of Land ManagementCheyenne, WY

Aardex LLC was the developer, program designer, general contractor and initial property manager for this 126,000 square foot, Class A offi ce facility.

There is secure parking, an enclosed warehouse with loading dock, specialized computer and electronics requirements, and a sophisticated access control/intrusion detection security system. The offi ce space has custom millwork and computer room. The interior environment was developed with user effi ciency in mind. The design/build project has subsequently been retrofi tted and updates have occurred in the facility since occupancy, all of which were designed and constructed by the original design team.

YEAR BUILT1995

SIZE126,000 SF

SERVICESDevelopment

Construction ManagementProperty Managerment


National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute Training FacilityTucson, AZ

Aardex LLC developed this 25,000 square foot, design-build training facility for the US Forest Service. The property had to be re-assembled into one parcel, re-platted, and re-zoned, requiring public hearings. The total cost of the project came in under budget by $54,000 even though the ceiling was upgraded and the building systems required commissioning to meet US Green Building Council’s LEED Certifi cation.

The structure is also designed for high environmental and energy effi ciency, through the use of waterless urinals, Low-E glazing and a direct control HVAC system, allowing the tenants to completely shut down the training wing of the building when not in use. Aardex provided design and construction management services with in-house staff.

YEAR BUILT2004

SIZE25,000 SF



Property Management


Internal Revenue Service Offi ce Building & File Management FacilityFresno, CA

Built on a downtown redeveloped site, the facility has 105,000 square feet of offi ce and warehouse space as well as a parking garage. The offi ce building is blast resistant, has hardened 7.5” thick concrete walls, and houses the document handling system for the West Coast Region.

The warehouse features a mezzanine with a freight lift, loading docks and ramps. The building is fenced and secured with site access controls and cameras.

YEAR BUILT2003

SIZE105,000 SF



Property Management


USDA Forest Service Regional HeadquartersAlbuquerque, NM

The site for this 98,000 square foot, design-build, 4-story building was a downtown revitalization 4-acre parcel that was assembled by Aardex, from 20-parcels owned by 9 different entities.

The building serves as the Agency’s headquarters and command center to support fi re fi ghting operations for the southwest. Capable of withstanding a 48-hour power outage, the 24/7 operation has redundant systems, research laboratories, a 300-person conference center, rooftop plaza/lunch patio area, a full service restaurant/deli, stone fl ooring, secure parking, exterior surveillance, a vault and underground storage. The loading area has 30’ column bay spacing.

YEAR BUILT2001

SIZE98,000 SF



Property Management


Bureau of Reclamation & Social Security Administration Offi ceAlbuquerque, NM

Located on a downtown redevelopment site, the 60,000 square foot, 2-story structure houses both the Bureau of Reclamation on the fi rst fl oor, and the Social Security Administration on the second fl oor. The neighborhood required upgrading of its electrical service to handle the building’s telecommunication systems.

This design-build project has high quality interior fi nishes and materials. There is parking for 220 vehicles; 160 secured and 60 public spaces, along with native xeriscape landscaping. SSA-OHA asked for minor tenant changes during construction that did not effect the schedule. Aardex absorbed the associated costs of those changes. The Bureau of Reclamation did not ask for any changes in their tenant space.

YEAR BUILT2003

SIZE60,000 SF



Property Management


Federal CourthousePocatello, ID

This 65,000 square foot courthouse was completed in 1999 and features progressive collapse and blast resistant structural design, bullet resistance to small arms and high power rifl e fi re through windows and interior reception areas, automobile intrusion detection, electronic surveillance and access control systems, fl ame retardant intrusion and blast resistant exterior materials, including concrete roofi ng.

The building also includes an underground secured parking garage, premium grade hardwood custom millwork throughout, imported Italian stone, chandeliers, and irrigated landscaping.

YEAR BUILT1999

SIZE65,000 SF



Property Management


_____ and the User Effective® Advantage

User Effective® Buildings are designed and constructed to impact human performance, the most valuable asset in any business. ______ has the opportunity to deliver an outstanding building that will literally pay for itself through the in-creased productivity of its occupants.

Aardex and its User Effective® practices realized terrifi c results on similar projects.

Bureau of Reclamation Offi ce Building andSocial Security Administration Offi ce

Albuquerque, NM60,000 SF

Completed June 2003

User Effective® applications to this project transformed the productivity performance for these two agencies as soon as they occupied the building.

Of particular note is the Social Security Administration. Aardex separated the court proceedings from the day-to-day administrative duties to produce stunning results for the agency. Case worker productivity increases far outpaced the increased cost in real estate.

• Increased space by 19%• Increased lease rate by 80%Net additional cost = $316,627

• Productivity increase of approximately 19.6%Total realized savings = $1,741,525 annually

– Before: 78 cases handled per employee– After: 97 cases handled per employee

Net Savings to taxpayers = $1,424,898 annually

“Our review refl ects our very high satisfaction with the quality of construction and functionality of the building for our needs.” -Donald F. Hunsaker, Contracting Offi cer, Space Leasing, US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 4/27/2004

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The True Cost of Space

Real estate decisions can have a dramatic effect on employee productivity. When the high cost of salaries and benefi ts weigh in with the cost of the real estate supporting the staff, the impact can be staggering.

Below is GSA’s own view of where the opportunity really lies in impacting the bottom line:

The Worker:


The US Forest Service Regional Headquarters

Albuquerque, NM98,000 SF

Competed January 2001

The fl exibility of this User Effective® space allowed the US Forest Service to reduce the number of employees from 325 to 305 during one of the worst fi re seasons ever recorded!

The Aardex proposal to RCIT mirrors this project as fl exibility of the space was vastly improved and multiple functions were consolidated. Design decisions included the creation of spaces which promote interaction and teamwork, provid-ing every employee with a view to a window for that all important natural light. It also included amenities that enabled employee needs to be met in the building throughout the day rather requiring them to travel off-site, e.g. a deli in the building, new LAN/WAN system and a more collaborative space to fi t the needs of each employee.

“I would like to say that it has been a pleasure to work with the management team for Aardex. I have found them to be very professional and capable individuals, always willing to do whatever it takes to see that the project is completed in accordance with the Forest Services’ needs. From initial proposal phase, through negotiations and award, through the design and construction phase, the personnel associated with Aardex have been great to work with. We are also very pleased with the quality of the space provided. Aardex has done their best to provide us with attractive and quality of-fi ce space, always meeting or exceeding our specifi cations and requirements. I recommend them very highly to anyone considering this company for possible award of a future contract.” -William A. Candelaria, Contracting Offi cer, US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service

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