April 22, 2011

Architectural Renderings House-New Green Design For The Oakland Fire Station



Shah Kawasaki Architects designed new Fire Station 18 that part of Oakland Fire Department to be more efficient, environmentally sound, and free of toxins. The project redeveloped at brownfield site and also features solar hot water, a highly efficient HVAC system and environmentally friendly materials.


When the redevelopment finished, they immediately arrange a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their brand new fire station branch. The station also recieve LEED Gold status for their design.


The new fire station built on the site of the old and outdated station. It was constructed by Swinerton Incorporated, who made sure that sustainable materials were utilized, like denim insulation, linoleum, FSC-certified wood products, and cool roofing materials. Hence, their newest fire station has been designed to be über energy efficient and more environmentally friendly.


A natural ventilation system attach to provides all the cooling air that the station needs, reducing energy use, and improving air quality, while a radiant floor system provides heating.



A solar hot water system also uses to provides all of the station’s hot water needs and water-efficient fixtures were incorporated to reduce water use. The project rehabilitated a brownfield site, and 75% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill.






The new Oakland fire station also features three drive-thru apparatus bays, nine hotel-style rooms for fire fighters, spacious and secure parking, an interior courtyard, and a large public community room. Each of the hotel-style rooms has a bathroom, providing each firefighter with more privacy and allowing the fire department to staff their crews with sensitivity to gender. All of this features stand in 10,000 square feet width area.


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