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Pacific Seas Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Tacoma, WA
Business Type
Renovation and expansion of existing aquarium
Size
31,600 square feet
Architect
EHDD
Owner
Metro Parks of Tacoma
The all-electric aquarium lowers carbon emissions and removes fossil fuels entirely.
The 100-year-old zoological park is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Seas renovation and expansion uses all-electric systems, unique for an aquarium, supporting clean energy for conservation.
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 for guest comfort.
- Rainwater-reclamation system for flushing toilets, supporting water conservation.
- All electric heating eliminates the need for fossil-fuel gas boilers, which can impact the ocean's acidity.
