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Crissey Field State Park Visitor Center

Brookings, Oregon

Photography Courtesy of Oregon State Parks

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: Welcome center that houses an exhibit area, offices, and a common room
  • Architect: David Evans & Associates
  • Owner: Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department
  • Size: 5,000 square feet
  • Cost: $2.4 million construction cost

Special Features

  • Geothermal radiant floor heat
  • Solar panels to generate electricity, with the excess power going into the grid
  • Solar water heater
  • Passive ventilation
  • Natural light with daylighting sensors
  • Low-flow plumbing features
  • Waterless urinals
  • Bioswale for stomwater run-off

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Pursuing:

Energy efficiency 40% better than code

Potable water efficiency 30% better than code


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