General Information
● Project Name: The Bullitt Center
● Project Location: 1501 East Madison, Seattle, Washington 98122, USA
● Climate Region: Temperate marine climate
● Market Sector: Private
● Building Type: Commercial Office
● Size: 52,000 square feet
● Building height: 6 storey
● Total Building Cost: $30 million
● Project Completion Date: April 2013
● Target life expectancy: 250 years
● Delivery Method: Integrated Project Delivery
● Awards:
2013 World Architecture News - Sustainable Building of the Year
2013 AIA NW & Pacific Region - Jury Recognition, Sustainable Design
2013 ENR NW - Best Green Project
2013 Metal Architecture Magazine - Sustainable Building of the Year
2013 Architizer Awards - Architecture & Sustainability Special Mention
Genernal Information
Photo of Bullitt Center
Sustainable Objects
● Net Zero Energy
Energy efficiency 83% greater than a typical Seattle office building
Predicted EUI rating of 16kbtu/sf/yr
242kW photovoltaic array
Ground source geothermal heat exchange system
Radiant floor heating and cooling system
Retractable external blinds to block heat before it warms the building Reduced plug loads
● Net Zero Water
Water efficiency 80% greater than a typical Seattle office building
56,000 gallon rainwater collection cistern
Greywater reclamation
Composting foam flush toilets (save 96% more water than traditional flush toilets)
Rainwater filtration for potable uses
Green roof and constructed wetland
● No toxic materials
checked against the ‘Red List’ of materials forbidden by the Living Building Challenge
● Community Green Space and Plaza
Renovated McGilvra Park just south of the building
The architectural model of Bullitt Center