A Desktop Study On: Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building: By: SILPA.V, 15C01C4026

A DESKTOP STUDY ON : GREEN-
WENDELL WYATT FEDERAL BUILDING

By : SILPA.V , 15C01C4026
INTRODUCTION
 Location : the heart of Portland, Oregon.

 No of floors : 18-story.
 Area : 525,000 square foot.
 Type of building : commercial,16 federal agencies and 1,200 federal
employees.
 Originally constructed : in 1974
 Renovation : between 2009 and 2013.
 Designers : Cutler Anderson Architects, Sera Architects and Howard S.
Wright Construction.
 The newly-renovated Federal Building includes a number of efficient,

sustainable and innovative technologies were implemented.
 Achieve LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for
its sustainable design and technology.
EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING ARE :
 Solar thermal panels that will provide for 30% of the building's domestic
hot water
 A 13,000 square foot solar roof that will produce 3% of the building's
electrical energy requirements annually
 Modernized elevators that generate power as they descend
 Unique shading devices on the south, west and east facades designed to
respond to the sun conditions, maximize daylight and minimize solar heat
gain during the summer
 Energy efficient electric lighting systems with advanced controls that will
reduce light energy usage by 40% compared to Oregon code
 A 165,000 gallon cistern used to flush low-flow toilets and irrigate native
landscaping
 Energy efficient water fixtures, which in addition to rainwater reuse, will
reduce overall water consumption by 60% compared to typical office
buildings
 A dedicated outside air system that provides 100% fresh air.
http://www.seradesign.com/projects/edith-green-wendell-wyatt-federal-building/
ABOUT THE FAÇADE
 Apart from this the design

reveals the history of the
building, exposing the
artefacts of the original
builders.
 the “reeds” that stretch up
the entire 18-story height
of the northwest face and
an integrated
sunshade/light reflector on
the southwest and
southeast faces
transforming the facade
into a high-performance
curtain wall with elevation-
specific shading devices.
https://www.slideshare.net/cagrihank/sustainable-
architecture-and-green-design-passive-design
FAÇADE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE
BEFORE AND AFTER
FEATURES OF THE BUILDING :
 a new energy-efficient building envelope

 new highly energy-efficient mechanical
 electrical and voice/data telecommunications systems
 a blast-resistant curtain wall
 tenant and core upgrades and
 seismic structural upgrades.
https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-northwest-arctic-region-10/buildings-and-facilities/oregon/edith-greenwendell-
wyatt-modernization-project
LAND USE & SITE ECOLOGY
 glazing shading or the vertical “reeds” also support plant growth and
provide a native ecosystem around the building.
 beautiful, drought tolerance, soil adaptability, and compatibility are
opted for the planting scheme in landscapes
ENERGY SAVING AND PRODUCTION
 A reduced energy consumption by 55% through the implementation of a

hydronic cooling and heating system delivering.
 Lighting energy usage was decreased by 50% by light systems which adjust
automatically based on available sunlight.
 Exterior sunshade “reeds” reduce solar heat gain by 50% while still
affording occupants a clear view through the tower’s glass curtain walls.
 A window-to-wall ratio of 43% optimizes daylighting and thermal

efficiency.
 Light reflectors on the south and east façades provide additional reflected
sunlight into the daylight zone.
http://www.seradesign.com/wp-content/uploads/EGWW-2013-TAP-AWARDS-Project-Narrative.pdf
WATER EFFICIENCY
 The new renovations reduce potable water consumption by 60-65%

through low-flow fixtures and fittings.
 high levels of water reuse produces water savings of 55% for restrooms,
irrigation, and mechanical cooling.
 A 25,000 square foot roof canopy directly below the solar roof lies a
collects additional rainwater.
 The building has a 170,000-gallon rainwater collection tank, recycling

collected water and saving over 740,000 gallons of potable water
annually happens here.
http://www.seradesign.com/wp-content/uploads/EGWW-2013-TAP-AWARDS-Project-Narrative.pdf
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
 limited materials
 focused on resource conservation and material reuse.
 3,337 tons of precast concrete was crushed and reused as road bed.
 3,500 tons of materials and products were given new lives, including:
• Two drinking fountains and five doors given to an inner city church
• Grab bars donated to special needs individuals
• 30 solid core doors sent to a village in Africa
• Mahogany strips made into bicycle fenders by a local craftsman
 After demolishing project team focused on selecting regional materials

(11.9%) with high recycled content (29.8%).
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A DESKTOP STUDY ON : GREEN-

WENDELL WYATT FEDERAL BUILDING

 Location : the heart of Portland, Oregon.

 The newly-renovated Federal Building includes a number of efficient,

 Apart from this the design

 a new energy-efficient building envelope

 A reduced energy consumption by 55% through the implementation of a

 A window-to-wall ratio of 43% optimizes daylighting and thermal

 The new renovations reduce potable water consumption by 60-65%

 The building has a 170,000-gallon rainwater collection tank, recycling

 focused on resource conservation and material reuse.

 After demolishing project team focused on selecting regional materials

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