A Different Approach – Multi-Use/Office
The inaugural THERMAX™ Wall System project – 735 Forest in Birmingham, Mich. - was recognized by Real Estate Construction Review as one of the top green projects in the Midwest region with a Green Building of America Award.

A Different Approach

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Natural beauty, environmental sensitivity and sustainable architectural elements are evident all around and within 735 Forest, the first project to use the THERMAX™ Wall System. The 35,000 ft2 mixed-use building in Birmingham, Mich., features a bistro, Class A office space, 11 loft-style residences and covered parking.

In addition to achieving LEED certification – attributing significant LEED credits to the THERMAX™ Wall System – Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly Commercial (design-build firm, owner and occupant) projected 30 percent to 40 percent energy savings over the original design.

"In my opinion, the THERMAX™ Wall System will become the standard wall assembly for this industry by providing superior insulation and air barrier protection plus penetration sealing," said Steve Marszalek, a principal with Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly Commercial. "The system is a well-thought-out approach to enhancing the building envelope. It considers life span and speaks to the type of firm we are and aspire to be."

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Project Snapshot
735 Forest 35,000 ft2 new construction
Completion  Summer of 2008
Architect Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC, Birmingham, Mich.
General Contractor and Owner Mosher, Dolan, Cataldo & Kelly Commercial, Birmingham, Mich.
Carpentry/Drywall Dun-Rite Finish Systems, Inc., Shelby Township, Mich.
SPF Contractor MAG Insulation, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Veneer Brick
Dow Products Used  
                Wall Assembly THERMAX™ (ci) Exterior Insulation (15,000 board feet);
WEATHERMATE™ Straight Flashing;
STYROFOAM™ Brand SPF (CM Series)
                 Roof Insulation STYROFOAM™ Brand DECKMATE™ Plus Insulation (4" thick)
                             Other STYROFOAM™ Brand CAVITYMATE™ Ultra Insulation on stairwells