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Durham County Human Services Complex

• Owner: Durham County Government
• Location: 400 Main St. Durham, NC 27701
• Architect/s: The Freelon Group
• Square Footage: 240,000 gsf
• Certification Date: 2013
• Certification Level: LEED NC 2.2
• LEED Rating System: Slated for Gold
• Project Type: Commercial Office, Healthcare, Community

Sustainable Features

• Cistern collects rainwater from roof and condensate from mechanical equipment to provide 100% of water for irrigation needs
• 40% reduction in potable water use due to high efficiency fixtures.”  OR “40% reduction in potable water use beyond a typical baseline case due to high efficiency fixtures
• 27% percent energy use savings
• High efficiency under-floor air distribution mechanical system throughout most of the building
• Daylight and occupancy sensors along with dimmable ballasts / light fixtures work in conjunction with daylight systems to dramatically reduce lighting and heating costs
• Curtainwall system includes exterior sunshades and high performance glazing
• Roof monitors provide daylight to second and third floors while light-shelves at the typical curtainwall helps push daylight deeper into the building
• Under floor air provides individual controls to users
• 40% water savings
• Double amount required for open space
• 30% regional materials

Courtesy of The Freelon Group Architects

Renderings: studioamd