16 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Outside view of the office space. A view of Animal Road which was constructed around the native species migration patterns. PROJECT HIGHLIGHT we’re done, the land will be better than when we started.” One of the major green aspects is the 16-mile geothermal field that runs 455 feet below the ground. The field will use Earth’s core to maintain a temperature of 55 degrees in the buildings, driving down the energy spent on heating and cooling. In striking contrast to traditional construction methods and materials, there will be no drywall, paint, structured steel, catch basins, storm pipes, carpet or other synthetic products used at all. Gardner did note the challenge to honor this request while also keeping to building codes. The building features thatched and green roofs, naturally harvested stone and bonderized metal. Following the Japanese approach to design, every element has meaning and purpose. “This building is a historical project and it’s an honor to get to tour the space,” said ABC SEMI president and CEO Keith Ledbetter. “The craftsmanship and attention to detail, all while honoring another culture’s customs shows the highlevel Cunningham-Limp operates on. We’re glad to have companies like this representing ABC in southeast Michigan.” JST, which manufactures a variety of connectors, terminals and splices, is currently located in Farmington Hills, just around the corner from the new site. The company’s new site office will include space for research, testing, engineering and sales. Between 30 and 60 employees will work on the site.
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