Tacoma Phase 2B (Miller/Hull Partnership, BOLA Architecture and Planning, McGranahan Architects, Paladino Consulting) is the adaptive re-use of five existing warehouse buildings in the City of Tacoma’s historic Union Station District by the University of Washington Tacoma.
The program includes the Cherry Parks Building (classrooms, faculty offices, retail) and the Mattress Factory (campus administration, media services, student center, campus facilities, meeting rooms). The goal was to achieve a LEED Certified rating.
The project included re-use of historic structures, revitalization of an historic, urban neighborhood and hazardous materials abatement. The project also included: use of materials salvaged on-site; increase landscaping areas, native plantings; daylighting and lighting controls; mechanical direct digital control system; bike parking and shower facilities; recycled content in steel, concrete, drywall, flooring finishes; low flow showerheads and faucets; elimination of light pollution; construction recycling program, early commissioning and student involvement in monitoring.
University Week : Thursday, July 08, 2004 - Vol. 21, No. 32
UW Tacoma’s sustainable design wins certification
The UW Tacoma’s Phase 2B construction and renovation project has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification honors building sites that are outstanding ... read more |
