Addition to Henry Koen Federal Building LEED GOLD award brings out vintage forestry uniforms and SMOKEY the BEAR
Russelleville, Arkansas:
The project consists of the design and selective demolition and construction of an addition to the Henry Koen Federal Building. The new construction of 5,600 sq. ft. provides two stories with basement and connects on three levels with the existing Forest Service Facility. The addition to the exiting facility is accomplished on the initial site. The new facility provides handicapped accessibility to the existing facility with a new elevator, toilet facilities, conference room and additional offices.
The need for additional services is the catalyst for new construction. The Forest Service needed to address numerous deficiencies in their seventy year old facility. The choice was to build a new facility on a new site or address their needs within the existing limited framework of the site and to expand services with an addition to their existing building. The Existing site is located on main street within the central core of the city of Russellville AR. The existing building is a landmark structure with historical recognition. The commitment by the Forest Service was made to remain within the city and expand modestly within the limits of the existing site.
The primary objective was to provide quality facilities that are attractive, functional, energy efficient, safe, economical to operate and maintain, and which comply with applicable codes and principles of sustainability. LEED was selected as the guideline for achieving the mission statement and a Silver rating is the target goal.
The new addition is an expansion to a 1938 Forest Service Building that is historically protected. The new addition is designed to compliment the original style and details as well as match exterior materials such as roofing and veneer skin materials. Existing site lines were maintained in matching the floor lines and window openings. The exterior finish of the new facility includes stone veneer walls and cast stone sills and trim. The new stone wall material will be quarried from the original quarry located near the site. The size and shape of the stone as well as the pattern will be maintained to match the original building. The roof shingles will be slate material and the color, texture, and size of the shingles will match the original building. Roof slopes, trim and gutters are designed to complement the existing building. The flat roof area will be roofed with reflective roof coating. The plans have been approved by appropriate state and federal historical agencies.
The existing site accommodates the new three story design within existing paved areas previously used for parking and circulation. Several parking spaces have been eliminated and additional vegetation will be installed. The existing parking area is reconfigured to include spaces for carpooling and fuel efficient vehicles. Parking for alternate transportation is also provided.
A geothermal system using new on site wells has been selected to provide an economical system for climate control. A recovery wheel is used to economize ventilation requirements for the meeting room. The building envelope is super insulated with high R values in the walls and roof systems. Windows are double insulated with low-e glazing. Plumbing fixtures have been selected for water efficiency. Power and lighting systems are designed to exceed all State performance requirements.
Russelleville, Arkansas:
The project consists of the design and selective demolition and construction of an addition to the Henry Koen Federal Building. The new construction of 5,600 sq. ft. provides two stories with basement and connects on three levels with the existing Forest Service Facility. The addition to the exiting facility is accomplished on the initial site. The new facility provides handicapped accessibility to the existing facility with a new elevator, toilet facilities, conference room and additional offices.
The need for additional services is the catalyst for new construction. The Forest Service needed to address numerous deficiencies in their seventy year old facility. The choice was to build a new facility on a new site or address their needs within the existing limited framework of the site and to expand services with an addition to their existing building. The Existing site is located on main street within the central core of the city of Russellville AR. The existing building is a landmark structure with historical recognition. The commitment by the Forest Service was made to remain within the city and expand modestly within the limits of the existing site.
The primary objective was to provide quality facilities that are attractive, functional, energy efficient, safe, economical to operate and maintain, and which comply with applicable codes and principles of sustainability. LEED was selected as the guideline for achieving the mission statement and a Silver rating is the target goal.
The new addition is an expansion to a 1938 Forest Service Building that is historically protected. The new addition is designed to compliment the original style and details as well as match exterior materials such as roofing and veneer skin materials. Existing site lines were maintained in matching the floor lines and window openings. The exterior finish of the new facility includes stone veneer walls and cast stone sills and trim. The new stone wall material will be quarried from the original quarry located near the site. The size and shape of the stone as well as the pattern will be maintained to match the original building. The roof shingles will be slate material and the color, texture, and size of the shingles will match the original building. Roof slopes, trim and gutters are designed to complement the existing building. The flat roof area will be roofed with reflective roof coating. The plans have been approved by appropriate state and federal historical agencies.
The existing site accommodates the new three story design within existing paved areas previously used for parking and circulation. Several parking spaces have been eliminated and additional vegetation will be installed. The existing parking area is reconfigured to include spaces for carpooling and fuel efficient vehicles. Parking for alternate transportation is also provided.
A geothermal system using new on site wells has been selected to provide an economical system for climate control. A recovery wheel is used to economize ventilation requirements for the meeting room. The building envelope is super insulated with high R values in the walls and roof systems. Windows are double insulated with low-e glazing. Plumbing fixtures have been selected for water efficiency. Power and lighting systems are designed to exceed all State performance requirements.