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Ada County Parks & Waterways Headquarters
Boise, Idaho
LEED-NC v2.1 Certified
October 2006
www.adaweb.net |
Building Tours Available
Please call 208-287-7100 |
Building Description
This 10,000sf building is located in Barber Park, a popular site for summer floating down the Boise River. At $1.3M, this project involved deconstructing the existing rental building and maintenance shop and constructing a new office and raft rental faciliy.
Many of the materials used in the building's construction are natural products and/or have recycled
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| content such as a stucco exterior, wheatboard cabinetry, and carpet floor tiles. The facility has an energy-efficient evaporative cooling system and operable windows. A very unique feature of the building is the green roof. Ada County is participating in a test project to grow sedum in a tray system installed on the roof. An enclosed stairway was built as part of the project to allow people to view the plantings.
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LEED Credits Achieved
Sustainable Sites
- Erosion & Sedimentation Control
- Protect or Restore Open Space
- Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Friendly
- Reduce Heat Island Effect: Green Roof
Water Efficiency
- Water Efficient Landscaping
Energy & Atmosphere
- Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning
- Minimum Energy Performance: Compliance with ASHRAE 62-1999
- CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
- Optimized Energy Performance
Materials & Resources
- Storage & Collection of Recyclables
- Construction Waste Management: Salvage or Recycle 75%
- Resource Reuse
- Local/Regional Materials: 20% Manufactured Locally
Indoor Environmental Quality
- Minimun Indoor Air Quality Performance
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- Low Emitting Materials: Cabinets, Carpets and Paints
- Daylight & Views
Innovation & Design Process
- LEED Accredited Professional
Project Team
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