New Green Military Barracks Opens at Fort Riley: Design-Build Team of GLMV Architecture, LST Consulting Engineers, and MW Builders of Texas Striving for LEED Silver
Summary
Temple, TX, March 24, 2010 --( The Barracks, adjacent to the base medical facilities, provides temporary housing for soldiers recovering from disability caused by war.On the exterior, the design incorporated bike racks to promote an alternative method of transportation, as well as providing preferred parking for low-emitting/fuel efficient cars.By incorporating all of these design features, the project team can now seek a LEED certification for the Barracks facility from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).In fact, the impressive building includes everything from having irrigation-free landscaping to using rapidly-renewable natural materials on the building’s interior.The Barracks, adjacent to the base medical facilities, provides temporary housing for soldiers recovering from disability caused by war.Interior finish materials were applied with adhesives containing little to no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), another cause of poor indoor air quality.By incorporating all of these design features, the project team can now seek a LEED certification for the Barracks facility from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).