Waitsfield Town Offices
Completion
Completion date
06/15/2016
Occupancy
6 full time occupants 8 am - 5 pm weekdays. Community meetings occur 2-3 nights per week of 10-20 people.
Days per year Building is fully occupied:
260
Scope
Town offices, vault, research space, meeting room
| Type of Construction | New |
|---|---|
| Floor area of each building | 4,389 |
| Bathrooms | 2.0 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Conditioned Building Volume | 50,000 cu ft |
| Conditioned Floor Area | 4,389 sq ft |
Location and Climate Details
Town Offices
| Address |
4144 Main Street Waitsfield, VT 05673
United States |
|---|---|
| Location Type | Rural |
| Climate Region | Zone 6 |
| Köppen Climate Type | Dfb |
| Lat. / Long. | POINT (-72.828871 44.1886547) |
| Elevation | 800 ft |
| Solar Insolation | 3.75 kWh/m2/day |
| Annual CDD and Base Temp | 792 | 65 |
| Annual HDD and Base Temp | 7023 | 65 |
Site
Site conditions:
preexisting structure(s)
Site description:
The site is located along Route 100 in historic Waitsfield, VT. There was an existing driveway and farmstand on the site. It is an infill site with mixed use buildings to either side. It is a flat site with rain gardens and incorporates street trees to integrate with town streetscape. The site lighting is controled to minimize impact to neighbors.
Materials and Design Strategy
Special architectural measures:
Daylighting is achieved with high windows, a cupola, and glass floor to bring light into the center of the space. Open offices also provide reduced mechanical systems and lighting needs.
Indoor Environment Description:
Low-VOC finishes were used throughout the building. Interior finishes include exposed wood structure, a polished concrete slab, and wood flooring on the upper level. Ducted and wall mounted air source heat pumps and an energy recovery ventilator are used to provide fresh air and occupant comfort.