Overview
TKG International has launched Vineyard Hills Business Properties, a third
generation business condominium development located in Tri-Valley Technology
Park in Livermore, CA. It offers Class A office and flex space in a master-planned
business park environment. The property is a “green” development,
and was planned from the ground up to be environmentally responsible, contributing
to the health of the occupants, as well as the health of the planet.
First generation business condominiums are industrial buildings subdivided
and available for purchase, located in areas zoned for industrial uses.
The second generation took the business condominium to the planned office
park and upgraded the quality of construction and finishes. The latest evolution
is the third generation, which stands on the shoulders of its predecessors
by going green and by anticipating features and benefits necessary for the
challenges of its occupants in the future.
Vineyard Hills is located in a beautiful setting in a planned office park, next to an organically grown wine grape vineyard, with lovely views of the Livermore Valley and the vineyard. It is less than a mile from a freeway interchange at Airway Boulevard and Interstate 580, allowing for easy ingress and egress for those travelling east or west. The property is connected to the Wheels public transportation network, linking the Transit Center in downtown Livermore with the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station and provides easy access for both BART and ACE train commuters.
The buildings of Vineyard Hills are oriented to the south and have floor to ceiling dual-glazed operable windows, which maximize sunlight, ventilation and views. Studies have shown that people have higher energy levels, less eye-strain and a greater sense of well-being when exposed to adequate daylight.
Indoor air quality has a huge impact on occupant health, and Vineyard Hills was designed to optimize air quality. The setting of Vineyard Hills provides the best air quality available in a business park environment. Located next to vineyard farm-land and at the end of a cul de sac, Vineyard Hills does not suffer from the pollution created by the diesel exhaust of heavy trucks found in many industrial areas and adjacent to freeways. Also, the construction materials selected for Vineyard Hills avoid the off-gassing of toxins found in most carpet and paint.
Another factor of importance to health and wellbeing is the level of noise in the environment. Again, the location of Vineyard Hills creates a quiet pleasant environment with no noise from the freeway or heavy vehicles. Contributing to this sense of peacefulness is the construction of the buildings, which features concrete exterior walls and heavy insulation between the units.
Vineyard Hills is very energy efficient. It incorporates skylights in the flex areas and the office stairwells to bring natural light into the interior of the spaces. The roofs are constructed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and minimize solar heat gain. The property features high efficiency HVAC units and smart lighting controlled by timers and motion sensors. Hot water is provided to the restrooms and kitchens through inline on demand water heaters that only heat water when it is needed. A unique insulating product based upon nano-technology is used to create a temperature barrier between the flex areas and the offices, which lowers energy demand for HVAC both in the summer and winter. And, each building has a fuel cell that generates electricity from natural gas, a feature that cuts the electric bills of occupants by 20 to 30 percent.
Finally, Vineyard Hills looks to the near future, when electric cars and plug- compatible hybrids are a common form of transportation, by providing charging stations for both occupants and their guests.
In summary, Vineyard Hills is:
| • | A third generation office condominium. |
| • | Located in a beautiful setting with views of the Livermore Valley and Vineyard Property. |
| • | Less than one mile from a freeway interchange at I-580 and Airway Boulevard. |
| • | Served by easy connections to public transportation. |
| • | Optimizing sunlight with its southern orientation and dual glazed operable windows. |
| • | Maximizing air quality by its location at the end of a cul de sac next to a vineyard and by using low VOC carpets and paints. |
| • | In a quiet and serene location without noise from the freeway or heavy vehicles. |
| • | Highly energy efficient with the latest technology to both control energy consumption and generate energy onsite. |
| • | Oriented to the future by providing electric and plug compatible hybrid car charging stations. |
LOCATION
Vineyard Hills is conveniently located in West Livermore at the top of Independence
Drive with commanding views of the Tri-Valley. It is easily reached via
the Airway Boulevard exit on I-580. The Sales and Leasing Office
is located at 3183 Independence Drive. Access to a wide variety
of retail, entertainment, hospitality and transportation amenities are within
minutes of the site, including Las Positas Golf Course, Livermore Municipal
Airport, B.A.R.T., Stoneridge Mall and the Hacienda Crossings shopping and
entertainment center. Thousands of new homes are currently being built in
the Tri-Valley area to keep up with the demand of those who find the region
an excellent place to live and work. The central Bay Area location provides
convenient access to all portions of the region (San Jose, San Francisco,
Oakland, Napa, and the burgeoning Central Valley) usually within a 30-45
minute drive.
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