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The Terry Thomas

Location

Seattle, United States

Principal Use

Mixed-use

Design Architect

Weber Thompson

Gross Floor Area

40,500 m2 Units SI IP

435,942 ft2

Reason(s) for inclusion

Building Name

The Terry Thomas

Address

225 Terry Ave N Seattle Washington 98109 United States

Description / Additional Information

Describe the key innovation and technology aspects of the project

Project Narrative

The Terry Thomas is located in Seattle, United States, as a mixed-use commercial office building. The purpose of designing The Terry Thomas was to create an environmentally responsible workplace that would enhance occupant health and productivity. Shading and natural ventilation are chosen as the sustainable strategies, which are facilitated by the design of the facade system. Each facade of the building was designed to respond uniquely to wind direction, solar angle, and views in static and dynamic ways.

General Information

Year completed (or major renovation)

2008

Construction Cost

$9,700,000.00

Climate Zone

Temperate

Building Certifications (check all that apply)

  • LEED
  • Green Star (Australia)
  • 2010 ASHRAE Technology Award

External Links

Link(s) for more information

Other Design Features

Energy Performance

Construction Type

Construction Type

  • Frame Facade Construction

Main Cladding Material

  • Glass
  • Steel

Approximate WWR (measured from the inside)

45%

Typical U-value Glazed Facade Elements

0 W/(m2⋅K)

0 Btu/(h·ft2⋅F)

Typical G-value Glazed Facade Elements

36%

Typical VLT Glazed Facade Elements

68%

Skin Type

Skin Type

  • Single Skin Facade

Solar Shading

Solar Shading Strategy

  • Both Static and Dynamic Exterior Shading

Exterior shading

  • Exterior Movable Louvers or Blinds

Ventilation

Is there natural ventilation through the facade?

Yes

Type of Ventilation Strategy

  • Stack or Atrium-enabled

Relationship to Mechanical Systems

  • Exclusive (no mechanical ventilation is possible)

Ventilation Operation Type

  • BMS controlled without overrides

Ventilation Control Strategy

  • Based on Both

Daylight

Is daylight simulation part of the design process?

No

Noise

Embodied Carbon

Was a carbon assesment of the facade conducted in the design phase?

No

Energy Generation

Does the facade produce energy?

No

Insulation

Does the facade have a dynamic U-value?

No

Active or Passive?

Monomaterial envelope?

No

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