Adult detention center in Virginia wins LEED Silver certification
The Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority has won LEED Silver certification from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for Amherst County Adult Detention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The new adult detention centre is the first building of Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority to have won LEED certification. Designed by US-based architectural practice Moseley Architects, the facility encompasses a total area of 170,000 square feet. Construction of the building was undertaken by Hitt Contracting Incorporated.
The building has secured LEED certification for the incorporation of several sustainable elements, which include installation of high-performance mechanical equipment, air barrier and superior building insulation. The other sustainable design strategies include usage of FSC Certified wood and enhanced building commissioning.
The building is illuminated using energy-efficient lighting, which reduces overall energy consumption by almost 16%. The Amherst County Adult Detention Center was constructed using local materials. HITT also diverted 80% of the construction waste, estimated at 2,000 tons, from landfills.
