This project houses the State’s control center for strategic response to all state-wide disasters and emergencies. It is a state-of-the-art, essential-service facility capable of 24/7 uninterrupted operation. It supports all state, regional and local emergency rescue, security and relief agencies. Extensive communications, computer, emergency power and security systems were carefully integrated for maximum function, efficiency and flexibility. The facility includes operations, equipment and vehicle storage, on a secure campus.
Energy efficiency and “green” building elements were carefully integrated into the design. Light shelves on the south, shade controlled windows at the north and “lantern” clerestories at the roof provide indirect daylight deep into the building. High-efficiency mechanical systems are combined with high-reflectance roofing and siding, insulation, indirect lighting and low-e glazing to provide superior energy efficiency throughout. Drought-resistant native grasses combined with large canopy shade trees for the resource-efficient site improvements.
This project is currently being retro-commissioned to a LEED Silver certification.