Healthier, more sustainable and cheaper to operate: The forthcoming Ridgeway Science & Tech project in Boulder, Colorado, seeks to be a pioneer in all-electric, net-zero life sciences construction.
The 112K SF building will be powered by a combination of geothermal wells and on- and off-site solar power. Daniel Aizenman, director of development and design at Conscience Bay Co., the firm behind the project, said it will be sought after because of its lower operating costs, although there will be a 5% development premium for the added sustainability features.
“There’s a sense of urgency on climate change, and every time we invest in properties,…