Electrification + Infrastructure

Building electrification goes hand in hand with decarbonization. With this approach, so does a more holistic assessment of the building’s operations and the impact on the broader ecosystem. Eliminating fossil fuels and integrating renewable resources (solar, wind, geothermal) into a building’s fuel mix are core strategies as we push for zero energy and zero carbon designs. Likewise, taking a closer look at the building’s location, accessibility for commuters, and resiliency requirements lead to additional considerations when planning the electrical system.

IT’S ELECTRIFIED

On-site renewable and energy storage applications enhance resiliency and provide demand response capabilities. They work in tandem to tune the building’s energy demand profile to align with utility needs and mitigate constraints during peak demand periods. Renewable resources are well-established components within the energy mix equation, while battery and thermal storage technologies are making positive strides towards viability to serve as an energy bank to capture the off-hour supply produced by natural resources.

NORTH SEATTLE PRECINCT – 2013

SRG/ City of Seattle

Conceptual Design completed through 60% CD
115K SF Responder
166K SF Structured parking

Renewable & Resilient Applications
Battery Evaluation
1MW+ photovoltaic

WATERSHED HQ 2017 – NZR

Mithun*/ Lara Swimmer

14K SF
Operations Center/ 24/7

Renewable & Resilient Applications
Ground Source

KAISER BORSARI HALL 2023

Perkins&Will/ Western Washington University

115K SF Responder
166K SF Structured parking

Renewable & Resilient Applications
Battery Evaluation
1MW+ photovoltaic

RAINIER BEACH HS 2025

Bassetti/ Seattle Public Schools

296K SF Education + District Data Center

Renewable & Resilient Applications
battery evaluation (200kW)
136kW photovoltaic