New operations and maintenance facility incorporates sustainability and efficiency into its design
Arlington Transit’s (ART’s) bus service across 16 routes provides safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable transportation to riders. Committed to providing environmentally friendly alternatives to driving alone and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, ART wanted a partner who respected these goals and selected our team to design their new operations and maintenance facility with associated parking structure.
Our design integrates a Modern Industrial expression with the optimal operational layout to deliver an exterior character aligned with the regional planning vision established by Arlington County. We selected materials for the larger high-performance facades based on longevity, resilience, and durability with passive elements. To further support ART’s 2050 goal of carbon neutrality, our zero-emission technology experts are performing predictive power modeling with our ZEVDecide modeling tool to assess the fleet charging requirements in order to identify the optimal charging solution for a successful transition to zero emission.
Once constructed, the new building will centralize maintenance for ART’s bus fleet and allow for more efficient service to travelers.
Analy Castillo, Associate, Zero Emissions Technical Lead
I help clients develop pragmatic plans for launching zero-emission bus fleets in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Ken Anderson, Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader
Architecture has the ability to speak to the human soul. We have a responsibility with every project to create innovative, resilient spaces that connect people to the greater spirit of living.
Reb Guthrie, Principal, Fueling Infrastructure
Creative problem solving—in sometimes unexpected ways—while understanding and respecting user needs is easily the best part about my job.
Mark Nardy, Senior Associate
Good engineering design is finding the appropriate solution that not only meets technical requirements, but also addresses human needs.
Greg Shipley, Principal, Senior Project Manager
Approaching each design with a people-first mentality and developing the project holistically sets the course for a successful project.
Samira Zare Mohazabieh, Sustainable Building Specialist
To positively impact the environment, we must continue to push boundaries in the way buildings perform and reduce embodied carbon emissions.
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