"A Blueprint for Energy-Efficient, Attractive, Commercial Development" NBC 10 News
The Charlestown Wine and Spirits (formerly Charlestown Package Store) sits right in the middle of the Traditional Village District and our design marries traditional forms with energy-efficient technologies and building systems. Our commitment to environmentally friendly design began with how we understood the site. Non-invasive native landscaping, permeable paving stones, salvaged granite pillars, and dark-sky compliant lighting contribute to low impact development. A mortise and tenon timber frame anchors us in tradition. Our pioneering use of Climate-Block, thermally-broken wall and roof panels, brings us into the future. The store is sided with NuCedar, a LEED eligible recycled PVC product that is factory finished with a solar reflective ceramic coating. The cool roofs are Energy Star rated. A geothermal system heats and cools the store by using the earth as the principle energy source - three 450-foot deep wells tap into the earth's constant 50-degree temperature. Our design allows us to recapture the heat generated by the beer coolers and use it to warm the building. Thoughtful placement of operable windows reduce the need for air conditioning. The interior of the store is finished with paints and stains that contain low amounts of volatile organic compounds to help create a healthy interior. The store is lit with LED fixtures that are more durable and energy efficient than either fluorescent or incandescent lights. Contact us if you are interested in finding out more about our projects and how to build green without going into the red. Scrolling through the pictures you will see Rhode Island's two Congressmen, Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse visiting the Oyster Works' team at the Package Store.
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