- Location
- Lauderhill, FL, USA
- Markets
- Public Safety & Judicial
- Services
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy Services, Commissioning
- Project Size
15,000 square feet
- Accolades
Certified LEED v2009 NC Silver, 2017
USGBC South Florida, Most Outstanding Green Fire Station, 2018
Overview
The two-story fire station, delivered through design-build, includes three fire truck apparatus bays, living quarters to accommodate a crew of seven, offices and storage rooms, along with a kitchen and a dayroom. The building is connected to all public utilities and is equipped with a police sub-station, a fuel station, an emergency generator and a medical triage room.
Features
Energy-saving steps were taken to achieve an energy-use reduction of nearly 25%, with a savings of approximately $5,000 per year in comparison with the ASHRAE 90.1 baseline. Sustainable features include water-efficient plumbing fixtures and roofing materials that reduce heat absorption.
