The Denver International Airport (DEN) has announced that Fire Station 35, the newest on airport fire station, has earned Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. This designation makes Fire Station 35 one of only six LEED Gold certified fire stations in Colorado, and only the second fire station in Denver to achieve this level of sustainable design, airport officials say.
Construction on Fire Station 35 used more than 50 percent Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, as well as other low-emitting construction materials. Additionally, more than 50 percent of construction waste materials were recycled or salvaged.
The structure also features water systems designed to save 40 percent of total indoor potable water usage. The building incorporates native vegetation and planned xeriscaping, exceeding local zoning requirements for green space by 50 percent, for a total of nearly 27,500 square feet of vegetated open space. Parking at the site includes designated spaces that prioritize low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles. The structure also features an advanced roof designed to reduce “heat effect” on the surrounding environment. Materials used in the roof reflect a high percentage of solar heat as opposed to absorbing it, designed to minimize the amount of necessary cooling and water usage. The design also included an energy-efficient LED lighting system and advanced lighting controls throughout the building.
“Denver International Airport is committed to investing in sustainability when we construct new facilities, and the unique design of Fire Station 35 allows the airport to meet its obligations for protecting passengers and property while integrating sustainable technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs,” says Scott Morrissey, DEN’s senior director for sustainability.
Fire Station 35 an on airport fire station dedicated to responding to public safety events on the airport’s landside properties. The station’s location was selected to provide firefighters with quick access to the Federal Aviation Administration’s radar control center, the Final Approach cell phone waiting area, the airport’s south cargo campus, the Jeppesen Terminal, the Westin Denver International Airport and transit center and other structures. The other four DEN fire stations are located on the airfield and focus on aircraft rescue firefighting and structural response.
No more results found. Construction on Fire Station 35 used more than 50 percent Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, as well as other low-emitting construction materials. Additionally, more than 50 percent of construction waste materials were recycled or salvaged.
The structure also features water systems designed to save 40 percent of total indoor potable water usage. The building incorporates native vegetation and planned xeriscaping, exceeding local zoning requirements for green space by 50 percent, for a total of nearly 27,500 square feet of vegetated open space. Parking at the site includes designated spaces that prioritize low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles. The structure also features an advanced roof designed to reduce “heat effect” on the surrounding environment. Materials used in the roof reflect a high percentage of solar heat as opposed to absorbing it, designed to minimize the amount of necessary cooling and water usage. The design also included an energy-efficient LED lighting system and advanced lighting controls throughout the building.
“Denver International Airport is committed to investing in sustainability when we construct new facilities, and the unique design of Fire Station 35 allows the airport to meet its obligations for protecting passengers and property while integrating sustainable technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs,” says Scott Morrissey, DEN’s senior director for sustainability.
Fire Station 35 an on airport fire station dedicated to responding to public safety events on the airport’s landside properties. The station’s location was selected to provide firefighters with quick access to the Federal Aviation Administration’s radar control center, the Final Approach cell phone waiting area, the airport’s south cargo campus, the Jeppesen Terminal, the Westin Denver International Airport and transit center and other structures. The other four DEN fire stations are located on the airfield and focus on aircraft rescue firefighting and structural response.