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Pioneer Courthouse Historic Renovation

Portland, Oregon

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: Federal Courthouse
  • Architect: SERA Architects
  • Owner: General Services Administration
  • Size: 40,000 square feet
  • Cost: $12 million construction cost

Special Features

  • State of the art MEP systems seamlessly integrated into the 2nd oldest courthouse West of the Mississippi
  • New telephone, data system wiring and raceway systems
  • New electrical distribution system
  • Variable volume air handling system
  • High efficiency gas-fired hot water boilers
  • High efficiency water-cooled chillers

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Achieved:

Energy efficiency 20% better than code

Potable water efficiency 30% better than code


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