This 20,000 s.f. fire station for the City of Minneapolis is a state-of-the-art facility in several respects. Most importantly, the building allows efficient and quick access to fire equipment. In addition, the design minimizes the building's energy demands.  The building mass is organized to lessen the impact of environmental conditions. Additional measures, such as super-insulation, passive solar strategies, and a Trombe wall - a double glass wall with a wide air space in between - were combined to gain maximum energy efficiency. The roof has an R-value over 100.

Design Awards:

1984 - AIA MN Honor Award

1983 - Consulting Engineers Excellence Award