DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY - HEADQUARTERS FACILITY
330 Desmond Drive SE
Olympia, WA 98504
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The Department of Ecology Headquarters Building was completed in 1993. At that time the State of Washington had one of the most aggressive energy codes in the United States. The Department of Ecology, Washington's environmental agency, desired to create a building that was an example of efficiency using existing off-the-shelf technology. The building designers created a facility that turned out to be 30% more efficient than the Washington state energy code.
In 2003, the building control system received the first major upgrade to its energy management and control system as well as upgrades to minor ventilation systems. These upgrades further enhanced the energy profile and occupant comfort. The upgrades included a new digital control system, building pressure controls, building CO2 controls, outside airflow instrumentation, elevator shaft ventilation, new VFDs on return fans, web based work order and building data management system with 24/7 staffing, and a system of interactive kiosks throughout the building to provide system feedback to occupants. Upon completion of the work, the building was then re-commissioned to ensure that all existing and new equipment was operating to the engineer's specification and design.
As a result of these activities, the Department of Ecology Headquarters Building earned the ENERGY STAR in 2005.
In 2012 the building was again upgraded with LED lighting, additional controls, and retrocommissioning. During this upgrade, card access, lighting controls, HVAC controls, and room scheduling software were all integrated to conserve resources by not turning on services untill occupants actually entered the building.
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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by State of Washington 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:*
State of Washington
Property Manager:*
Department of Ecology
Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2005 (81)
Facility Type: Office
Total Floorspace: 323000 sf
Year Constructed: 1992
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |
| Stage 3-Load Reductions |
| Stage 4-Fan Systems |
| Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant |