Meet with LEED The Deli Build-Out is underway. It’s already been a four-year 3. Energy and Atmosphere (read 'carbon footprint'): This is the big process, and the project, as per the Zingerman's way, has only become smarter and more inspiring over time. Every obstacle has opportunity category for us because restaurants are energy intensive buildings. In the U.S., buildings use 39% of the energy and 74% of the The Deli will be open been parlayed into an opportunity for innovation. Each Tuesday morning Deli partners, architects, contractors, consultants and electricity produced each year. Restaurants, per square foot, con- sume nearly three times more energy than the average commercial for business as usual staff work collaboratively to hone all the details of the design, building. So our Build-Out has got to use a variety of integrated ener- throughout construction! the construction plan and the timetable. Deciding where to place gy strategies. Efficient design and construction is a start. Purchasing a bathroom can take three hours because every impact is consid- energy star-rated appliances and lighting helps. Recapturing and Where To Get Build-Out Info ered. What we will achieve, in the end, is an expansion of the his- reusing waste heat and installing water-cooled refrigeration systems • Visit www.zingermansdeli.com/deli-con- toric Deli building that will retain all the best of our quirky, Zingy means very little energy gets lost. We’ll also hire folks called commis- struction-news features, while becoming a better place to work, shop and eat. sioning agents who vet and balance our systems to monitor energy for the latest news, architectural drawings, Our goal is to become a model of resource efficiency and sustain- performance for years after we’re up and running. They make sure photos! able building and working practices. And our vision is a building our systems operate as efficiently as designed. destined to serve and sustain, come what may, for the next 100 4. Materials and Resources: This credit category makes us focus Next Door’s 2nd Floor Build-Out years! We’re super excited that the Deli’s expansion will be a LEED- on what’s out there product-wise and material-wise that’s grown, Bulletin Board NC (that stands for “new construction”) certified green building! harvested, produced and transported in a sustainable fashion. From Check it out near the top of the Next Door Woot! Woot! This is big news! It means we are committed to factoring framing (FSC certified lumber and concrete block made with fly ash) stairs (adjacent to the men’s bathroom). You’ll in the environmental impact of the Deli Build-Out into every decision to finishes (countertops made of recycled paper pulp, old linoleum see updates on architectural plans, FAQ’s, and we make, from sourcing through construction, in daily use and into flooring), the Build-Out will end up with many smart, high perfor- find out what’s coming next! perpetuity. We are making a profound and meaningful investment mance, easy on the environment materials. We also know that the in our future well-being, a commitment to living and working with reuse of any salvageable materials and the responsible disposal of Our Timeline intention, foresight and a positive outlook... Plus we are taking a all construction waste earns additional points. We break ground in early 2011 and aim to wrap giant step towards fulfilling the sustainability pledge at the begin- up construction by mid 2012. 5. Indoor Environmental Quality: To earn these credits we have to ning of the 2020 vision for the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses. consider all the strategies that give us top quality indoor air, maxi- What is LEED anyway? The acronym LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Basically, it’s serious third party mize the use of natural light and make us all acoustically comfy! Our Fun New Look! 6. Innovation and Design: This last category provides bonus The Deli’s entrance will remain the same! A verification “that a building or community was designed and built points for innovative site-specific solutions that go the extra mile. 2-story glass atrium will connect the rear of using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the met- It recognizes projects that use creative technologies and strate- the historic Deli building to a new 2-story rics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions gies effective above and beyond the LEED standards. Sounds very brick structure (about 10,400 sq ft) to stand reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and steward- Zingy so we’ll see what we can come up with to earn points here. on the site of the fire-damaged Kingsley St. ship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.” In a nutshell, it If your curiosity is peaked, check out credits and the project structure. labels a new project as an environmentally responsible, profitable certification process on the USGBC’s LEED website: www.usgbc. The historic “orange house” will be architec- and healthy place in which to live and work. The US Green Building org. You’ll learn everything you want to know about the intent, turally integrated into the new brick structure Council developed the LEED points system to make it possible for the requirements, and the strategies for getting those credits. and aid guest flow inside the Deli. building owners and operators to identify and implement practical and measurable green design solutions to issues in construction, On the patio, an open-air pavilion will replace operations and maintenance. The choices we make will garner How will LEED certification impact our look, feel and function? Honestly, most of the differences will be invisible or super subtle. our well-used big top tent surrounded by lots points that when added up will accredit us with a level of LEED cer- of outdoor space and edible landscaping. tification—certified, silver, gold or platinum—based on an accumula- It’s a no brainer that improving indoor air quality and scrutinizing tion range of 1 to 100 total points (with 10 bonus points available). mechanical systems will make a more comfortable work environ- What exactly does LEED measure? To give you an idea of LEED speci- ment. And we believe that taking full advantage of available natural Why We’re So Happy! fications we’re examining and weighing as appropriate and feasible light will have a positive impact on how we feel throughout our The 1st floor of the new building will house for us, take a look at the six main categories where the build-out plan workday. Some of the mechanical and refrigeration systems are a bigger kitchen, our sandwich line, and aims to receive credit points: downright cool—doing amazing things like recapturing the heat improved delivery and storage systems! from our ovens and compressors to use elsewhere. Other solu- 1. Sustainable Sites: To get these credits, we minimize our building's tions, like adaptive re-use of materials and rainwater collection, Both the 1st and 2nd floors of the new building impact on ecosystems and waterways. It covers everything from are simply old fashioned thrift, harkening back to an older, less will offer more guest seating options and new encouraging downtown density and managing stormwater runoff to resource-intensive time. Green building is really just design that restrooms! edible landscaping and responsible construction site management. makes sense. It works well, and it works well for the long haul. 2. Water Efficiency: To get these credits, we implement smart water We’ll have more retail space in the old Deli for use inside and out. Won't a green Build-Out be unbelievably expensive? the wonderland of foods we showcase! A LEED certified project often (but not always) costs more up-front, but.... B-U-T, the beauty is that it should quickly pay for itself in By regrading the site, all our buildings will (22382-2+Y-2+è51æ2Á6 reduced utilities expenses and greater productivity—of the build- be more accessible to our guests with wheel- C9è27632D3857, ing, of the staff, and in sales. When the Build-Out Team considers chairs, walkers and strollers! in Kerrytown, 415 N. Fifth Ave., an option, they look at the initial, up-front costs as well as the costs in the former location of Eve We have the chance to become a greener busi- over time to run, maintain, repair and replace a piece of equipment This charming space is now avail- ness. Our project is a LEED-NC (new construc- or materials. The story again and again is that well-planned, green able for reservation by Zingerman’s tion) certified green building! The LEED point initiatives end up saving money overall... and a lot faster than you'd Catering customers (734-663-3400 for system, developed by the US Green Building think. In part, this is because so much is looked at, measured and information) and its convenient kitchen Council, measures the environmental sustain- considered that otherwise gets overlooked. Like all positive change, will support the Deli during the build-out ability of a project’s design, construction, there's a lot of up-front work and time-consuming consideration and period. We take our hat off to our friend operations and maintenance. planning involved. But Zingerman's was never afraid of a little hard and fellow restauranteur, Eve Aronoff, for work or a new idea. These are exciting, inspiring times at the Deli. The Deli Build-Out is all about a better her unique and significant contribution to Hold on to your hard hats, it's going to be a great, cool, fun ride! Zingerman’s Experience to be enjoyed by our food lives and applaud her new Cuban many more people for generations to come! venture, Frita Batidos.