CSHQA
provided all planning, design and development services to renovate a 20,000 sf 1950’s brick and CMU warehouse property into a modern, collaborative space for its Boise office. Services included architectural design, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical/plumbing engineering, telecommunications design, interior space planning and design, and landscape architecture. The project achieved LEED® Platinum certification from the United States Green Building Council and has been recognized with awards and media stories for adaptive reuse, interior design, innovative engineering and sustainable design.
Sustainable Design Highlights
- Reuse of existing shell and core with significant envelope upgrades in roof, window and exterior wall insulation systems
- Radiant floor slab heating and cooling system connected to Boise geo-thermal loop
- Advanced daylight harvesting, including natural light, skylights, and automated dimming controls
- Extensive use of LED lighting and occupancy sensors throughout
- Healthy indoor air quality, plus a ventilation system to extract heat exhaust from individual CPUs
- Low water use fixtures exceeding water efficiency standards
- Stormwater management system using permeable pavers
- Low water use landscaping with light-colored sidewalk pavers to reduce the heat island effect
- Secure, indoor bicycle storage and on-site locker and shower rooms
- Company-wide and desk-side recycling
Landscape Architecture
Landscaping, sidewalk, curb, parking and streetscape improvements were all done in the public right-of-way and closely coordinated with Boise City, Ada County Highway District, Idaho Transportation Department and the Capitol City Development Corporation. A new ADA-compliant ramp accesses the elevated floor level of the building. Low-water-use plants and trees are planted on three sides with an automated dripper system. Light-colored pavers on the Broad St. sidewalk reflect heat. Permeable pavers in the parking area absorb and disperse storm water from the roof and site. Vintage-style street lamps complement the locale while adhering to City standards.
See CSHQA Office – Engineering for more details on high-performance design and engineering.
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