The two-story Teal Dorm, a new employee residence at Lake area in Yellowstone National Park, includes a mix of apartments with kitchens and dorm rooms with bathrooms. The dorm received a gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED™ program.
Our firm was responsible for the facility’s mechanical, plumbing, and electrical design. The mechanical system utilized electric cove heaters. Natural ventilation was achieved using operable windows to meet ventilation requirements in the rooms, and corridor ventilation is provided by heat recovery ventilators. HVAC systems were also designed to promote the productivity, comfort, and well-being of the dorm’s occupants, and they provide at least 50% of occupants the ability to enable adjustments to meet their individual needs and preferences. Bathroom exhaust fans were designed to operate continuously on a low flow and to increase flow upon occupancy through integral occupancy sensors. The facility achieved a 35% reduction in water efficiency in part for using efficient plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings, including water closets, urinals, lavatory and kitchen sink faucets, and showers.
Lighting design focused on providing lighting system controls that allow individuals to adjust them to their needs and preferences. Energy efficiency was further achieved with the use of LED lighting fixtures and occupancy sensors throughout the facility.
