The new firehouse in Boise’s residential Northwest Historic District combines state-of-the-art, energy-efficient systems with the aesthetic look and feel of a neighborhood fire station.

The 8,500-sq-ft building was designed according to International Green Construction Code building requirements and holds a new rating and building standard called Boise Green Build. Adopted by the city of Boise, this standard enhances elements of the LEED rating system that are suited in a more cost-effective way to the specific needs of the Boise area.

The building’s design was created to maximize energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. It includes the use of solar panels, mini-split electric heating and cooling units, solar tubes, water-saving fixtures and recycled materials. These features combine to make the fire station 65% more energy efficient than buildings that meet the city of Boise’s minimum energy standards.

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