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CAFB
Washington, DC
Epstein is providing architectural, engineering and LEED consulting services to the Washington, D.C.-based Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) in its plans to build an approximately 123,000 square foot regional food storage and distribution facility. This center would be capable of distributing over 40,000,000 pounds of food each year through more than 700 agencies in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Suburban Maryland. The new facility, which will pursue
LEED-NC Silver certification, will also serve as the office and headquarters for the CAFB and will include space for receiving, salvage and repack operations, agency distribution and store and welfare areas for the staff and volunteers as well as function as a community center.
The irregular site presented many challenges. Epstein's material handling engineers developed a rack design that maximized building storage while minimizing the footprint, enabling the CAFB to achieve their program directives.
The features that contribute to the anticipated LEED certification include the redevelopment of a brownfield site, the re-use of the existing office, and the proximity to local mass transit.
As a non-profit service organization, Epstein strategically developed a LEED philosophy to match CAFB’s mission - “‘Til No One Is Hungry.” The LEED points selected were chosen to minimize operational impacts of the building and provide community involvement and education. In the spirit of “‘Til No One Is Hungry” Epstein minimized the amount spent on upgrades for LEED. Special donations were made to enhance the sustainability of the building including photovoltaic array donated by BP.
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