NEDERLAND PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY

Location:  Nederland, CO

The Nederland Public Works Facility is constructed on a 5-acre site in the Arapahoe National Forest. Work included clearing portions of the densely vegetated lot and extensive earthwork to bring the building site to final grade.

The 5,287-sf pre-engineered metal building sits on a conventional spread-footing foundation. Heating and cooling is made efficient with a geothermal system that includes a full mile of piping buried beneath the parking and storm water retention areas that surround the building. Photo voltaic solar panels on the roof bring the building closer to a net-zero energy usage. When the array is operating at full design capacity, the facility will likely generate more electricity than it consumes.

Included in the facility are drive-through vehicle maintenance bays with a two-post vehicle lift, overhead chain hoist, shop space, administrative offices, bunk rooms and a conference room. In-floor radiant heat throughout the maintenance areas and the second-floor mezzanine further adds to the efficiency of the building and the comfort of the occupants.