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OSHA Building (Salt Lake Technical Center)

OSHA Building (Salt Lake Technical Center)

Project

Location: Sandy
Owner: C.B. Richard Ellis
Architect: Architectural Nexus
Engineers: Reaveley Engineers (Structural)
Van Boerum & Frank (Mechanical)
Spectrum Engineering (Electrical)
Meridian Engineering & Survey (Civil)
Contractor: Jacobsen Construction (Design\Build Partner)

This 76,000 square foot facility houses the National OSHA Laboratory where matierials involving any federal occupational safety and health issues are brought and tested. Above the hallways that curse through both office and research wings, runs skylights and celestory windows above every main entrance. Accompanied by the buildings sunshade design,these and other "Green" attributes combine the workplace and nature.

Sustainable Features

  • Water Efficient Indigenous Landscaping
  • Heat Island Reduction Roof Design
  • Supports Alternative Transportation for Employees and Patrons with Alternative Fuel Fueling Stations
  • Optimized Energy Performance and Ozone Depletion
  • Low-Emitting Materials
  • Recycled Content
  • 50% Construction Waste Diverted from Landfills

LEED Information

LEED Rating: Silver
Certification Date: January 13, 2005

Building Details

Square Footage: 76,000 sf
Cost: $14,000,000.00
Year Completed: 2005