This landmark project is conceptualized as building and landscape designed in one interlocking, interdependent system, deferring to the natural topography and reusing every shovelful of earth. The facility is used to house the offices of AIA North Carolina and provide exhibit space, a library for professional materials, conference rooms, multipurpose area as well as workrooms. RMF provided full mechanical, electrical, plumbing, data/telecom and LEED design for the facility. The building achieved LEED Platinum Certification through the USGBC.
Size12,000 SF
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
ServicesMEP Building Engineering, Energy & Decarbonization
MarketCivic
The following sustainable features were assessed:
Rainwater / Gray-water Collection System
Rainwater cisterns
Geothermal / Ground coupled heat pump with efficient boiler
Solar PV
Digital Controls System
Low flow plumbing fixtures
Under floor air distribution
Variable Volume Ventilation Air with Energy Recovery
Awards
LEED Platinum
2008 Professional Design Competition, First Prize
2012 AIA NC Honor Award
2013 Metal Architecture Judge's Award
2013 American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Component, COTE Award