2006 Building Green Awards
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On March 21, 2007, more than three dozen King County employees, whose work during 2006 helped King County maintain its position as a national leader in sustainable building practices, were honored recently for their dedication to providing excellent and innovative public service. King County’s "Excellence in Building Green Awards" for 2006 were announced during an event featuring Executive Ron Sims and Department of Natural Resources and Parks Director Pam Bissonnette. |
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Six separate project teams were honored for their work, which has benefited both the environment and King County taxpayers, Sims said.
"I’m so proud of the work that King County employees have accomplished," Sims said. "This innovative and environmentally responsible work ensures a healthier community and shows fiscal responsibility in getting the job done right."
Two Road Services Division projects were among the 2006 Building Green Award winners:
Military Road South - South 272nd Street Project
| This project’s design uses low-impact development strategies in an arterial intersection improvement. The design includes porous concrete sidewalks, and a linear bio-retention facility using a hybrid “rain garden” design for stormwater management. The project received a $400,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. To fulfill grant requirements, the project will monitor the performance of the porous sidewalks and bio-retention facility for three years after construction. Interpretive signage, a Web site, project tours, public presentations other public education tools will all be used as project information sources. |
Green Building poster for the Military Road South ProjectEnlarged view, 20MB .pdf |
Members of the Military Road South Project team accept their Building Green Award.Enlarged view, 153KB .jpg |
Backdrop featuring information about the Military Road South Project.Enlarged view, 42KB .jpg |
148th Avenue Northeast Pedestrian Improvements Project
| This project, located east of Woodinville along 148th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 172nd Street, enhanced sight distance along a curve and improved safety for pedestrians and motorists. Although it is a small project, it is worthy of recognition because the potential impact on future construction projects is large. The project successfully used a 50/50 mix of slag/cement in the concrete, allowing staff to test this material. Slag is a byproduct of iron production that, when mixed in cement, can replace a significant percent of the Portland cement used in concrete mixes. Using slag as an additive reduces greenhouse gas emissions generated in the production of Portland cement and removes slag from the waste stream. Slag also improves concrete strength and durability. |
Poster featuring the 148th Avenue Northeast Project.Enlarged view, 18MB .ppt |
Members of the 148th Avenue Northeast Project Team accept their Building Green Award.Enlarged view, 191KB .jpg |
Backdrop featuring information about the 148th Avenue Northeast Project.Enlarged view, 249KB .jpg |
Updated: Aug. 6, 2007
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