AIA - Grand Valley Chapter

Triangle Associates

The Herman Miller Marketplace in Zeeland is a contemporary facility supporting the manufacturer’s office operations. This building was designed and constructed using Green Building Techniques.

The design and open office atmosphere of the Marketplace utilizes the natural daylight views from all work stations. The state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical systems incorporated into the building maximize energy efficiency and decrease the use of natural resources.

The building exterior was constructed using pre-cast concrete, aluminum panels, and window glass and glazing. The building incorporated a center courtyard with a waterfall to assist with humidity levels in the building.

The "Green Building Design" utilized during this project promotes energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and conservation of materials and resources. Marketplace received one of the highest rankings - a Gold Level of LEED Certification.

Acoustics By Design

Acoustics By Design was brought in to complete an acoustical analysis for the Herman Miller Marketplace, a contemporary office structure in Zeeland, Michigan. The facility incorporates a very open office floor plan with conference rooms and a large lobby, thus presenting a complex acoustical environment. Our professional engineers took measurements of the background noise levels, HVAC noise levels, and reverberation times throughout the building. Finally, we generated a report with recommendations for noise mitigation solutions including construction features that would reduce reverberation time and a sound masking system that would cover conversational noise and offer additional levels of privacy for the workers.

The emphasis on green building design utilized during this project promotes energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and conservation of materials and resources. The Marketplace was submitted for and received one of the highest rankings from the U.S. Green Building Council - the Gold Level of LEED Certification.