SoL Harris/Day Architecture is proud to announce the completion of plans for a brand new LEED Silver project right here in Stark County. The Aultman Compassionate Care Center, a 25,000 square foot inpatient hospice and grief counseling center, will begin construction in Spring of 2009. The project will incorporate many LEED features, including a 29% reduction in energy costs and 37% reduction in water usage. Other "green" elements include: geothermal heating and cooling, minimal site impact, use of recycled materials, use of locally manufactured materials, thermal barrier insulation system, recycling of construction waste, underground rainwater filtration system, and use of no incandescent Bulbs (compact fluorescents only).

SoL Harris/Day Architecture is a strong proponent of green architecture and sustainable design. The firm is a member of the US Green Building Council and has six LEED™ Accredited Professionals who have successfully completed the required examination. Matt Sutter, Domenic Ferrante, Burt Marzley, Chris Wojack, Lee King, and Melinda Smith work side by side with our designers to integrate "green building" strategies into every decision we make.

Thank you to Aultman for their commitment to "green." Our team at Harris/Day is excited about the project, and hopes that it’s just the beginning of a migration toward green design and building here in Stark County and throughout the northeast Ohio region.