| Location: | Watertown, CT |
| Architect: | TLB Architecture |
| Size: | 12,000 sf |
| Cost: | $10.25 million |
| Scope of Services: |
New Construction |
| Services: |
M/E/P/FP Net Zero |
Located within Black Rock State Park, the DEEP headquarters serves as a home for local Park Rangers and ENCON Police. It also includes a public visitors area. The innovative design is slated to meet net zero energy requirements obtainable through the following building features:
Site – the building is gently sited into a hillside to provide optimal southern exposure and protection from heating / cooling loss
Trombe Wall – the southern facade features a trombe wall that absorbs thermal energy for heating and promotes circulation of air in optimal conditions
Geothermal – 16 geothermal wells, 500 feet deep with four 10 ton water to water heat pumps heat and cool the building. Additionally, a 5 ton water to water heat pump provides domestic hot water
Photovoltaics – the building’s roof holds 186 solar panels, 74.4 kW
Enhanced Building Controls – alarming and troubleshooting are tightly monitored within the building to obtain a net zero goal
Heat – Areas of the building are zoned with geothermal fed hot water in-floor radiant heat
Ventilation – Ventilation systems incorporate energy recovery “heat wheels” mounted within air handling equipment