Interior of the Mass Timber gym. Credit: Anice Hoachlander
We are proud to share that Arboretum Recreation Center is the recipient of the 2023 Global Future Design Awards. The project won Gold in a globally recognized awards program with over 1,400 registrants. Arboretum is DC General Services’ and Parks + Rec’s first #masstimber project.
Creating a thoughtful expansion of an original “Mission 66” Field House, the project integrates biophilic design principles, intertwined with strategies like daylighting, passive design, natural ventilation, and solar power to deliver a high-performance building that is ready to meet Net Zero Energy requirements. Mass Timber in the form of CLT and GLT was used as a design tool to get closer to Carbon Net Neutrality for a net carbon reduction of 30% while also bringing warmth to an otherwise often stark typology. Other green features include solar ready roof, green roof, rain gardens, and integrated stormwater management.
For more about Arboretum, Click Here. See the award announcement here: Global Future Design Awards 2023
Credit: Anice Hoachlander
Credit: Anice Hoachlander