On the Boards: Arboretum Recreation Center / by Rick Schneider

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Stepped, planted patios integrate outdoor gathering spaces with artful storm water management.

A bronze perforated metal screen wall is a nod to the original mid century modern facility with the added bonus of controlling glare and heat gain.

Net Zero Energy strategies like daylighting, and natural ventilation create a comfortable interior environment with less energy demand on the rooftop solar array.

DC DPR’s first cross-laminated timber gym will help to achieve the mayor’s goal for a carbon-neutral and resilient city.

The original building with the folded plate roof was built under the Mission 66 program, a ten-year program by the US National Park Service that was intended to dramatically expand Park Service visitor services. It now serves the neighborhood as a DC DPR facility.