King County Shoreline Transfer Station

FSi provided mechanical consulting for the first transfer station to receive LEED Platinum certification.

The station has a new 60,000 sf tipping floor and 8,000 sf of administrative offices. Mechanical systems include a hydraulic driven compactor, misting and dust collection systems, rainwater collection for process water use, and HVAC, plumbing and fire protection.

Awards and Recognition
LEED Platinum Certification, US Green Building Council
2009 Judge’s Award for Sustainable Design, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Washington
2009 Gold Environmental Award, ACEC, Washington
2008 National Innovation Award, Solid Waste Association of North America
2008 Green Project of the Year Award, Northwest Construction Consumer Council
2008 “What Makes it Green?” Regional Top Ten Green Awards, Honorable Mention, AIA Seattle
2007 Excellence in Building Green, King County