• Photo courtesy of Nic Lehoux.

  • Photo courtesy of Nic Lehoux.

Northgate Library

Seattle, WA

Project Categories

Government

Business Type

Public community center and library

Size

Community center: 20,000 square feet. Library: 10,000 square feet.

LEED Gold

36

Percent better energy efficiency

than code requirements

50

Percent better water efficiency

than code requirements

Sustainability

Certifications

  • LEED Gold

Progress Report

Achieved 36% energy efficiency
Achieved 50% potable water efficiency

Special features

  • Ventilation heat-recovery system
  • High-efficiency condensing boilers
  • Automatic daylight dimming system
  • Underfloor air conditioning and power/data distribution system in library
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures and waterless urinals