Escalante Visitor Center

Project

Location:	Escalante
Owner:	Bureau of Land Management
Architect:	Gillies Stransky Brems Smith (GSBS Architects)
Engineers:	Colvin Engineering (Mechanical) Spectrum Engineering (Electrical Tanner Smith & Associates (Structural) Jones & Demille Engineering (Civil)
Contractor:	Ascent Construction

The Escalante Science Center is geared for teaching the welcome visitors of Escalante the biological sciences all while sporting a sustainable structure built of local labor and materials. This gold level LEED Certified building proudly presents exibits explaining its various sustainable features. Such as how it captures rainwater and sunlight for use.

Sustainable Features

100% Wind Powered and Zero Carbon
Evaporative Cooling and Radiant Heating
Heat Island Reduction Roof Design with 4 Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Water Efficient Landscaping and Use Reduction
Optimized Energy Performance, Green Power, and 10% Renewable Energy
Daylight Use for 90% of Spaces
Use of Low-Emitting Materials and Recycled Content
75% of Construction Waste Diverted from Landfills

LEED Information

LEED Rating:	Gold
Certification Date:	May 15, 2006