Designed to maximize available day lighting, electric lighting systems fit seamlessly within the building. A computer-based lighting control system balances electric lighting with available daylight and modulates lighting levels during night occupancy to compensate for dark-adapted vision.

The plumbing design features institutional quality water conserving sensor-activated fixtures with manual override. The domestic water heating system uses a central heating and recirculation system. The HVAC design addressed all facility areas with two high efficiency, gas-fired boilers and an air side system with separate outside air fans. The building entry features a garden tempered by exhausted, conditioned building air creating a buffer zone between interior and exterior conditions.

The project is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council, but the City has decided not to pursue certification.

Photos: © Gary Tarleton 2004