Modern, updated facility with sustainable features
The City of Madison needed to consolidate four city operational facilities to create efficiencies and an enhanced workspace for employees. Given the critical function of this facility during emergencies and storm events, as well as the consolidation of separate facilities, building a facility to withstand disaster—natural or manmade—was important. The City reached out to our architects and sustainability professionals to help.
With the site located well outside of the100-year floodplain map, we could focus on maintaining accessibility into, out of, and through the facility in the event of a disaster. To support sustainability and energy-efficiency goals, we incorporated rooftop solar power and water heating panels, a solar heating wall for building heat, and exterior sustainable landscaping features. The facility also includes natural lighting, radiant floor heating, all-LED lighting with dimming daylight controls, and many new and innovative shop maintenance tools.
The LEED-NC Gold certified facility streamlines services and consolidates efforts and resources. Due to the efficiency of the design, the City received $200,000 from Wisconsin’s state-sponsored rebate program, the highest rebate allowed.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Client
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- City of Madison, Wisconsin
- Awards
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Best of State Award, Engineering Excellence, 2022
- AIA Northern Virginia, Award of Merit, Transportation and Infrastructure, 2022
- ACEC, National Recognition Award, Engineering Excellence, 2022
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.
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.
Each project is so unique, I try to create spaces that tell a story about the ‘place’ developed from the goals of the client and the specificity of the site.
Jared Weismantel, Senior Associate, Senior Designer
I thrive in an environment focused on exploration and collaboration with a commitment to efficient and holistic design solutions.
Rachel Fitzgerald , Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting
I love that my work blends science and technology with design and experience.
Rachel Bannon-Godfrey, Vice President, SDG Impact Leader
Sustainable design is a vague and undefined term, but that doesn’t mean our approach to it can be.
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