Missouri State Dept. of Natural Resources, Jefferson City, Missouri
SPECIFICATIONS:
Area: 115,000 gsf
Architects: BNIM
Energy Efficiency: 55% better than ASHRAE 90.1
LEED Certification: Platinum
This project was the first state office building in the U.S. to be awarded a LEED Platinum rating by the USGBC. The design and construction of this dramatic “Green Office Building” on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri, was commissioned by The Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The mission of the design team was to create an office space that met strict comfort and environmental sustainability guidelines and used 50% less energy than a typical office building. An exceptional collaboration between Integral Group (then Rumsey Engineers) and BNIM Architects resulted in many innovative mechanical system features that significantly reduced the building’s cooling and heating load. The building also uses natural ventilation and supply air from a raised floor system to further increase comfort and reduce energy use. The combined effects of an exceptional building envelope, extremely efficient central utility plant and a low resistance air-side system brought the HVAC system energy savings well beyond 55% compared to the ASHRAE base case model. The project was delivered on a fixed construction budget, and achieved LEED Platinum rating without a cost premium for energy efficient or sustainable features.
