Cascade Meadow

Harris provided a broad range of mechanical services for the construction of the wetlands and environmental science center Cascade Meadow.

Designed to operate as a high performance green building, the project incorporated energy-efficient construction, passive solar design, and focused on meeting indoor environmental quality and renewable energy standards. The facility is used to educate adults and children on energy conservation and healthy indoor spaces.

To meet the project’s goal to use 53 percent less energy than current building code standards, Harris installed a solar hot water system, three photovoltaic panels, horizontal and vertical wind turbines and geothermal coils. An extensive stormwater management program that utilized native plants green roofs, a bio-retention cell system and pervious pavements were also incorporated.