Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station

Architects: KPG

This project is constructed above a closed landfill, replacing the old facility’s waste-disposal activity with a LEED Platinum recycling and transfer building. The 76,000 sf building has three stories, including two stories of vehicle access, which allows less land to be paved adjacent to the building.

The Integrated Design Lab worked with KPG to consider several daylighting alternatives for the building’s main long-span bay. The lab studied options both through physical model testing and digital simulation. Large glazing areas were an option on this project because heat loss was not an issue-- the main bay was unconditioned. The lab also studied the visual character of different skylight locations to help inform a final design decision. Put together the generously-sized and well-placed skylights result in a bright and appealing space.