Integration
The building fits into an unusually shaped hillside on a busy regional connector. The hillside construction created an energy efficient shell and access on two floors with full visibility and public access.
Community
The building is on a frequently traveled public road and is easily accessible by local residents.
Ecology
The existing site was overgrown and had poor drainage capability. The new structure has a series of bio swales to filter all run off which then flows into a local river.
Water
Storm water flows into a bio swale, as does all ground water picked up by foundation drains. There is zero site run off.
Economy
The design meets the “pretty good house” model which approaches passive house energy models. Exterior materials have low maintenance needs.
Energy
The building shell is insluated, as is the foundation and lower floor slab. Windows are passive house triple glazed. During and after construction, blower tests were completed and met passive design standards. The mechanical system was designed to address occupancy and daily use.
Wellness
The building has no VOC materials on the interior, low VOC materials on the exterior, and a high-perfomance makeup air system.
Resources
Many materials were locally sourced.
Change
The design meets the long-term growth needs for the community and provides options for a regional approach to law enforcement.
Discovery
A yearly review will be conducted by the architect of record to monitor performance and fine tune systems.
MEP/FP Petersen Engineering
Site Design Civil Consultants
Stats
Year Completed 2019
