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.