LAPD Green

The New Hollenbeck Community Police Station in Los Angeles—the city’s largest police facility—recently earned LEED Gold certification under the auspices of LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC), according to a recent Inhabitat article.

Designed by architects AC Martin, the building stands out for its striking exterior, with an illuminated façade, made up of translucent curtain wall panels, that presents the station as approachable and positive. At the same time, the façade is also bulletproof, a requirement of many modern public buildings, especially law enforcement facilities.

The 173,000 square foot facility, located in the Boyle Heights section of the city, is much more than just a police station. It also houses a four-story parking structure and a one-story maintenance facility and car wash facility, in addition to a two-story, ultra-modern police station. The Hollenbeck Community Police Station achieved its Gold rating by using efficient equipment and lighting throughout the building, as well as a light-colored roof membrane. In addition, compliance with LEED waste management diversion during the building’s construction prevented roughly 81% of inert material and 79% diversion of all other on-site materials from going to the landfill.

Particular attention to indoor air quality and water reduction was also paid, according to the article. Low VOC adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, and carpeting materials were used in accordance with Indoor Environmental Quality specifications.

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Chris Timmerman
Contributing Writer
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