Comments for Missoula Federal Credit Union http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu Projects, Going Green, and other News! Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:17:22 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Southside Construction Update 8/21 by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/08/21/southside-construction-update-821/comment-page-1/#comment-585 Chris Lynn Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:17:22 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=315#comment-585 While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed. While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed.

]]> Comment on Southside Construction Update 8/21 by Carolyn Abbott http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/08/21/southside-construction-update-821/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Carolyn Abbott Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:06:27 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=315#comment-584 What "green" efforts are going into the construction at the Southside Branch? What “green” efforts are going into the construction at the Southside Branch?

]]> Comment on Southside Construction Update 6/10 by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/06/10/southside-construction-update-610/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Chris Lynn Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:12:13 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=267#comment-521 Hi Daniel, I just made a new post with images of what our new building will look like. As you can see, the big hole is going to be our new part of the branch, the two story section. We are very excited for the completion of this project! Hi Daniel,

I just made a new post with images of what our new building will look like. As you can see, the big hole is going to be our new part of the branch, the two story section. We are very excited for the completion of this project!

]]> Comment on Southside Construction Update 6/10 by Daniel M. http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/06/10/southside-construction-update-610/comment-page-1/#comment-518 Daniel M. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:45:20 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=267#comment-518 Do you have any images of what you are proposing for the big hole in the ground? The image at the top of your blog seems to be the Russell building. It would be nice to see what you are proposing for the Brooks site. Thank you, Dan Do you have any images of what you are proposing for the big hole in the ground? The image at the top of your blog seems to be the Russell building. It would be nice to see what you are proposing for the Brooks site.

Thank you,
Dan

]]> Comment on Southside Construction Update 5/28 by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/05/28/southside-construction-update-528/comment-page-1/#comment-499 Chris Lynn Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:48:24 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=260#comment-499 Unfortunately we won’t be using recycled glass in this project like we did at Russell (100% of the aggregate in the concrete was pulverized glass). This project is 5 times the size of the Russell project and using recycled glass would have been cost prohibitive, not to mention getting enough glass (in the necessary timeframe) would have been nearly impossible. We will be using fly ash in the concrete mix, however, not at the 100% level we did at the Russell Street Branch. While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed. Unfortunately we won’t be using recycled glass in this project like we did at Russell (100% of the aggregate in the concrete was pulverized glass). This project is 5 times the size of the Russell project and using recycled glass would have been cost prohibitive, not to mention getting enough glass (in the necessary timeframe) would have been nearly impossible. We will be using fly ash in the concrete mix, however, not at the 100% level we did at the Russell Street Branch.
While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed.

]]> Comment on Southside Construction Update 5/28 by Kent Nelson http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/05/28/southside-construction-update-528/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Kent Nelson Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:50:57 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=260#comment-498 Are you going to be using recycled glass in this project like you have the others? I hope so Are you going to be using recycled glass in this project like you have the others? I hope so

]]> Comment on Southside Contruction Update 5/4 by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/05/05/southside-contruction-update-54/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Chris Lynn Thu, 21 May 2009 22:44:06 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=231#comment-466 Unfortunately, the trees had to come out, as they are in the location of our new building and parking area. If you happen to be at the Southside Branch in the next few weeks, stop in and take a look at the plans for the new building and the remodels of the drive up next door and the current building. Check out the blog post from April 13th for more details about how we are reusing the trees and future plans for foliage on the site. While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed. Unfortunately, the trees had to come out, as they are in the location of our new building and parking area. If you happen to be at the Southside Branch in the next few weeks, stop in and take a look at the plans for the new building and the remodels of the drive up next door and the current building. Check out the blog post from April 13th for more details about how we are reusing the trees and future plans for foliage on the site.

While we are not seeking LEED certification on this project, we are using many of the lessons we learned from our Russell Street project. For instance, all enamels, stains, paints and primers will be well below LEED standards for VOCs. All windows will be Low-E double paned to minimize energy loss via conduction. All of the red iron to be used in the project is 100% recycled. Low flow water closets and urinals will be used to save on water consumption. Natural groundwater cooling will be used to cool the building. The heat generated by the computer server room will heat the domestic hot water using a de-superheater. And much much much much more….Keep an eye on this blog as we’ll be talking about the many other “green” aspects of this building as they are implemented and installed.

]]> Comment on Southside Contruction Update 5/4 by Sharon Peterson http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/05/05/southside-contruction-update-54/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Sharon Peterson Thu, 07 May 2009 23:34:14 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=231#comment-294 I have a stupid question. With all the great progress made with the Platinum status building on Russell, what steps are being taken with the current remodeling of the Brooks/Dore Lane building? What is being done with all the asphalt dug up? Why did you take out the beautiful trees? I believe the aim of our bank is sustainability. Are these issues being addressed in the remodel process, and if so, how? Curious, only. Member, MFCU I have a stupid question. With all the great progress made with the Platinum status building on Russell, what steps are being taken with the current remodeling of the Brooks/Dore Lane building? What is being done with all the asphalt dug up? Why did you take out the beautiful trees?

I believe the aim of our bank is sustainability. Are these issues being addressed in the remodel process, and if so, how? Curious, only.

Member, MFCU

]]> Comment on Why Are We Doing This Anyway? by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/04/01/why-are-we-doing-this-anyway/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Chris Lynn Tue, 05 May 2009 21:14:26 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=206#comment-287 The new drive up will feature 24-hour walk up ATM on the front of the building and a drive up ATM in the lane closest to the building…And the new lobby will have a new ATM (accessible only during business hours) The new drive up will feature 24-hour walk up ATM on the front of the building and a drive up ATM in the lane closest to the building…And the new lobby will have a new ATM (accessible only during business hours)

]]> Comment on Why Are We Doing This Anyway? by Chris Lynn http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2009/04/01/why-are-we-doing-this-anyway/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Chris Lynn Tue, 05 May 2009 21:14:09 +0000 http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/?p=206#comment-286 Because we thought we might have some members who were uncomfortable with the new technology at the Russell Branch, we included two traditional lobby tellers to help those members. They are located right in the lobby (just to the right of the video tellers) and are available to help you with your transactions in a more traditional fashion. Our greeters can guide you to these tellers next time you visit. Because we thought we might have some members who were uncomfortable with the new technology at the Russell Branch, we included two traditional lobby tellers to help those members. They are located right in the lobby (just to the right of the video tellers) and are available to help you with your transactions in a more traditional fashion. Our greeters can guide you to these tellers next time you visit.

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