Gulf State Park Interpretive Center

Project

Gulf State Park Interpretive Center

Public Assembly / Entertainment

Gulf Shores, AL | 2018

A coastal facility featuring two connected wooden structures with flat, white roofs. The building includes a covered porch area, large windows, and is flanked by a ground-mounted solar array on one side and extensive wooden boardwalk ramps on the other.
  • 5.6K GSF

About

The Interpretive Center is Alabama's most environmentally-friendly building, pursuing LEED Platinum and full Living Building Challenge certification. Come learn how the facility produces its own electricity and water and explore the park's nine ecosystems through a variety of family-friendly interactive exhibits before you hit the trails.

Project Owner

State of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero (Achieving)

Project Size in GSF

5.6K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Unspecified

On-site renewable energy

105%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

NA

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

LEED, Living Building Challenge, Living Building Challenge Petal Certification

What is the climate zone for this project?

2A Hot Humid

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