749 University Row

749 University Row: Madison, Wis.

Conceived during the building slump of the Great Recession, this multi-tenant building in Madison, Wis., tells an important economic story: a developer-driven project can attain a high level of performance while remaining competitive and replicable in the market.

Lessons Learned - 749 University Row

Variable Refrigerant Flow. Tuning immediately following start-up required a bit more time and more parties than planned. The thermostat is deceptively simple, but actually can require significant tuning. Due to the newness of the system type, the contractor had to…

Living Lab - 749 University Row

Seventhwave is the energy analyst for 749 University Row and a tenant in the building. As a nonprofit firm specializing in energy consulting, research, and education, Seventhwave’s mission is a good fit for the sustainability goals of the building. Being a…

Building Team - 749 University Row

Building Owner/Representative  University Crossing Investors Architect, LEED Consultant  Potter Lawson, Inc. General Contractor  Krupp General Contractors Mechanical Engineer  General Heating and Cooling Electrical Engineer  Specialized Electric Energy Modeler  Seventhwave Structural Engineer  Pierce Engineering Civil Engineer  D'Onofrio Kottke and Associates, Inc.…

Building Envelope - 749 University Row

Building Envelope Roof Type Built-up roof on metal deck Overall R-value R-30 Reflectivity Non-reflective (white roof not effective in this climate) Walls Type Metal panel and masonry over steel-frame backup; rigid insulation and liquid applied air barrier Overall R-value R-18 Glazing…

Building at a Glance - 749 University Row

Building at a Glance Name 749 University Row Location Madison, Wis. Owner University Crossing Investors and Krupp General Contractors Principal Use Office     Includes Dentist office, small enclosed parking Employees/Occupants 190 Expected (Design) Occupancy 190     Percent Occupied 100% Gross…