Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance
Seattle, WA
Business Type
New construction sports practice facility
Size
50,000 square feet
Architect
ZGF Architects, Shive Hattery Architects
Owner
Seattle Storm
Progress Report
- Pursuing the Seattle Priority Green Permitting Process
- Predicted EUI of 45
Certifications
- Pursuing LEED Gold
An all-female team of designers from PAE and ZGF Architects made history by designing this practice facility for the four-time WNBA champions. It is the first center in the U.S. to be specifically built for a professional women’s sports team.
Special Features
- All-electric building for zero fossil fuel usage, along with no refrigerants used.
- Heat pump water heaters are highly efficient choices for energy savings.
- Commercial cooking kitchen uses electric heat instead of gas.
- High performance envelope is 15% better than Seattle Energy Code.