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ENERGY STAR Labeled Building Profile

Adobe Seattle
801 N 34th
Seattle, WA 98103
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The Adobe Seattle Facility, located at 801 North 34th Street in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, is a 164,961 square foot, single tenant, three-story facility. The building, constructed in 1997, is modern in concept and design, and in harmony with its existing neighboring buildings. Nestled on a 3.5 acre parcel, the facility is U-shaped, partially enclosing a fenced garden that fronts the famous Burke-Gilman trail, and the shores of Lake Union.

The exterior of the building is a mix of varying angles that help minimize the bulk and scale. The materials used for the exterior are a combination of multi-colored precast concrete, brick, aluminum and galvanized steel. The urban theme continues inside; exposed structural components are incorporated into the architectural design. Individual offices are sparse, with exposed concrete offsetting otherwise contemporary finishes and fittings. Tall split-birch veneer doors add just the right touch of luxury.

Driven by a core belief that corporations have a responsibility to their local community and the global environment, Adobe has consistently taken a strong, pro-active approach to resource conservation, waste reduction, environmental protection, and sustainability. Over the past five years, Adobe and Cushman & Wakefield (their facilities management partner) have undertaken a program to further enhance Adobe’s operating efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
ENERGY STAR certification is a result of retrofitted infrastructure components, training, and Building Operational Improvements. The latter is aided by a robust computerized energy management system, which provides extensive control and monitoring of the energy consumption.
Some infrastructure improvements include: installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) on Cooling Tower fan motors, installation of 30 electrical sub-meters to monitor HVAC and lighting usage, updated lighting fixtures to LED’s where practical, utilizing the optimum start / stop strategies of the BMS system, and ensuring that the run times of the HVAC units were in line with the standard operating time of the facility. Checks and balance is accomplished by an ongoing retro-commissioning program, and includes an annual functional test of all aspects of the system.
During this period, total electricity use has been reduced by 43-percent, while the population has been increased by 8-percent. Payback for these improvements ranges from 0.8 to 3.5 years.

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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by Kilroy Realty Corporation or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.

Building Owner:*
Kilroy Realty Corporation

Property Manager:*
Cushman and Wakefield

Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2010 (87)
2011 (91)
2012 (88)
2013 (84)
2014 (88)
2015 (93)
2016 (96)

Facility Type: Office

Total Floorspace: 164961 sf

Year Constructed: 1997

Contract Type: None

Technologies Used:
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