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HOK Designs Nations First LEED Gold Juvenile Detention Facility



The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro, Calif., recently earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, the first and only juvenile justice center in the nation to achieve the designation. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.




Built on a 17-acre site, the 360-bed Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, which opened in April 2007, includes a five-courtroom building plus medical and dental facilities. Public defenders, district attorneys and other officials have offices within the center.



Several sustainable elements contributed to the project's LEED designation, including the addition of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof, post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material contents and a carefully monitored lighting system.



HOK (www.hok.com/sustainabledesign/) is a global architectural firm that specializes in planning, design and delivery solutions for buildings and communities. Through its collaborative network of 26 offices worldwide, the firm serves diverse clients within the corporate, commercial, public and institutional markets. HOK is committed to developing resources and expertise to help lead the world toward sustainable communities and building environments. Founded in 1955, the firm's expertise includes architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, lighting, graphics, facilities planning and assessment and construction services.


    


Established by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. It provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED promotes strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.






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