Loudoun County’s Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station, designed by Moseley Architects, recently earned the Green Building Certification Institute’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification. Replacing a station built in the 1960s, the new facility accommodates an engine, ambulance and tanker, as well as dedicated spaces for equipment used by the brush unit and swift water rescue team.

This achievement attests to the dedicated effort between the county and the designers to prioritize safety and sustainability from the start. Noteworthy features include:

• Reflective roofing, light-colored hardscape and permeable pavement to reduce the heat island effect and undesired heat gain
• Native and adaptive plant species to restore the site, eliminating the need for site irrigation while promoting biodiversity
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water use by 34%
• Energy-efficient building envelope, lighting system and HVAC system to reduce energy bills by 30%, amounting to over $8,000
• Construction materials recycled and regionally manufactured to reduce emissions during transportation

During the final phase, construction administrators collaborated with Waynesboro Construction to recycle or salvage materials, diverting more than 90% of construction waste from landfills.