San Jose Fire Station No. 34, San Jose
New two-story, wood-framed, two-company fire station which houses three shifts of 10 firefighters each and three apparatus bays built on a 1-acre site in a semi-industrial neighborhood in San Jose. Designed to meet LEED silver standards, the building includes materials with low embodied energy and high recycled content and utilizes optimal daylighting. Other sustainable highlights include drought tolerant native plants and rock landscaping; installation of low-flow fixtures for sinks, lavatories and showers; and all bunk rooms are equipped with individual VAV boxes, ceiling fans, and operable windows to allow for maximum user comfort and control.
