| Location: | Lexington, MA |
| Architect: | Tecton Architects |
| Size: | 35,000 sf Police, 26,000 sf Fire |
| Cost: | $39 million |
| Scope of Services: |
New Construction Renovation |
| Services: |
MEP/FP |
| Sustainable Features: |
LEED Silver Equivalent EUI: 51 Solar Thermal High Performance Building Design Generator Carbon Free HVAC Net Zero Ready |
The town of Lexington is currently overhauling their public safety facilities. The town purchased property that is serving as a temporary fire station while the existing station is demolished and rebuilt in the same location. After the fire station is complete, the temporary building will serve as the temporary police headquarters until their new station is built on its existing site. The project involves detailed planning to ensure continued operation during the relocation.
The new fire headquarters is designed to meet LEED Silver equivalency with the potential for reaching LEED Gold equivalency. It exceeds the MA State Building Energy Code by 18% energy savings and delivers 14% cost savings over the LEED baseline.
HVAC systems to heat the building use zero energy from fossil fuels. Radiant hot water heat is installed throughout all apparatus bays, keeping the bays warm from the ground up. Specialty refrigerant to water heat exchangers provide hot water for heat. Mechanical systems include VRF with dedicated outdoor air system units for ventilation and increased air flow capability to lower carbon dioxide. A solar thermal heating system provides hot water for the building.
Demolition and reconstruction of the original 1920’s historic police station in the heart of the historic Lexington Battle Green will be the final stage of the project. The building will support modern policing efforts and methods, and meet code, accessibility and gender diversity requirements. The police station is designed to be a fossil fuel free facility.