People's United Bank
South Village Green
People’s United Bank engaged Bread Loaf to design and construct a new 12,000-square-foot office and branch building in Middlebury, Vermont. The result is a two-story brick structure featuring stone detailing, natural wood accents, and a distinctive copper roof. The building’s scale and materials were carefully selected to harmonize with the residential character of Court Street, while also complementing the civic and commercial architecture of the village center.
Demonstrating a shared commitment to community and environmental stewardship, People’s United Bank and Bread Loaf collaborated to incorporate sustainable design strategies, ultimately achieving LEED™ Certification for the project.
Green Building/Sustainable Design
- LEED™ Certification achieved
- Removal of hazardous materials and reclamation of previously developed site
- Adjacent to residential zone, basic services and with pedestrian access to site
- Bike racks and preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles
- Well-insulated and air sealed building envelope which utilizes SIPs panels as backup for brick veneer and roof
- Daylighting provided by skylights and window systems
- Views to outdoor environment provided for 90% of occupied spaces
- Low or no VOC emitting interior finishes
- Use of recycled and local materials
- Overall building energy efficiency and building performance rating
- Zero use of CFC’s
- Energy efficient lighting
- Water conserving plumbing fixtures
- Commissioning of building systems
- Stormwater management plan
- Indoor air quality management plan during construction and building flush-out before occupancy
- Construction waste management plan to recycle or salvage for reuse construction waste generated on-site