PACCAR Environmental Technology Building, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Business Type
Higher-education research and academic building
Size
96,000 square feet
Architect
LMN Architects
Owner
Washington State University – Pullman
Progress Report
Pursuing 21% energy efficiency
Pursuing 70% potable water efficiency
Certifications
- LEED Gold
Aimed at tackling a variety of global and environmental challenges, this science and engineering building houses programs dedicated to researching sustainable / renewable materials, environmental engineering, and atmospheric research.
Special Features
- Variable-air-volume systems in the labs reduce outside air requirements.
- A heat-recovery system reduces the heating and cooling demands of the building. Heating and cooling energy produced by the building’s laboratories is captured and returned to the building for reuse, in lieu of expelling it outdoors.
- Rainwater harvesting for flushing toilets.