The transformation of the 29,000-sq-ft former Gulf Coast Paper Co. warehouse to the new headquarters for the Lance Armstrong Foundation incorporated a number of sustainable design and construction approaches. A LEED gold certification is pending.
A unique design and construction technique included the addition of a north-facing steel and glass sawtooth skylight system installed within an existing 60-year-old wood-frame warehouse roof. The sawtooth skylight created a significant daylighting effect while minimizing glare and heat gain. Increased daylighting helped reduce the overall fixture count, and the use of photo cells reduced energy consumption by adjusting for increased daylight into the building.