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MCS was contracted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service,
Region 6, Denver, Colorado 
for the design and construction of a new visitor’s
center. An existing 3,000 sf vehicle maintenance garage
was renovated to house the refuge staff offices and
visitor services. The building was designed and constructed
according to the US Green
Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) 2.1 program. Under the LEED program, buildings
are rated according to progress made in energy and resource
conservation and environmental impact. The following
points are essential elements in the final design and
construction of the facility:
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Architectural design used high-efficiency lighting, efficient windows for day-lighting, and recycled content floor coverings. |
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Mechanical design utilized a 4-zone, high-efficiency furnace system supported by heat recovery ventilators, air cleaners, and humidifiers |
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Mechanical design incorporated water saving fixtures and near-to-source, propane hot water heaters. |
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Architectural design utilized metal siding and roofing for durability and recycled content. |
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Scrap building materials and existing hardware and fixtures were recycled instead of disposing in landfill. |
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Low volatile organic compound paints, sealants, and glues were utilized to provide a quality building environment. |
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