All-Electric Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.
Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.
Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.
Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.
Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.
Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.

Pacific Seas Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Tacoma, WA

Project Categories

Seattle
All-Electric
Civic + cultural

Business Type

Renovation and expansion of existing aquarium

Size

31,600 square feet

The aquarium renovation and expansion project from PAE is one of the only all-electric large aquariums in the country.

Architect

EHDD

Owner

Metro Parks of Tacoma

Services

LUMA Lighting Design

Building performance analysis

Technology design

Sustainability

Progress Report

Pursuing 30% energy efficiency than code requirements
Pursuing 50% potable water efficiency than code requirements

Special features

100% outside air system provides exceptional indoor air quality
Heat-recovery air-to-water heat pump and heat-pump recovery loop reduce energy and operational costs while providing effective heat exchange
Radiant floors provide active heating
Rainwater-reclamation system for flushing toilets

Blog Coverage

PAE on zoos and aquariums in ECHO Digital

Point Defiance goes all-electric for conservation