LEED® certified fire stations

AFD's two newest fire stations (King's Heights and Chinook Winds) were built as Leadership in Energy and Efficiency Design (LEED®) Silver shadow projects. This means they were built using the principles of LEED design and construction but did not follow the formal certification process.

Sustainable features include:

• Daylight harvesting through Solar Tube interior light system
• Low watt fluorescent interior lights
• LED exterior lights
• Low VOC (volatile organic compound) finishes
• Operable windows for fresh air and to decrease the use of air conditioning
• Lots of windows to decrease daytime use of artificial lighting
• Rain water harvesting for exterior irrigation
• Low water use plantings
• Additional insulation to prevent heat/cold transfer
• Low E glass to prevent heat build up