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Center for Urban Waters Design Development
The Center for Urban Waters is a 51,000-square-foot three-story office and laboratory building. The building is positioned on the site at 326 East D Street to maximize views of downtown Tacoma across the Thea Foss Waterway. A public esplanade and a floating dock are included in the facility.
Design sketches presented to Tacoma City Council August 5, 2008:
Southwest Perspective
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Lobby Perspective
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Site Layout
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Green Building Elements
The City is pursuing LEED Platinum certification, the highest possible rating awarded under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. Green building elements include:
- Green roof
- Natural ventilation and operable windows
- Daylighting
- Rain garden and other low impact site development
- Ground source heat pump
- Bike storage lockers and shower facilities to encourage alternative commuting
LEED/green building elements presented August 5, 2008:
Sustainability Elements
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Future Development Opportunities
The selected design preserves the adjacent property for future facility development. By locating the building on the northern end of the site, future construction will have a view of downtown and the waterfront.