Commercial Office First Tech Credit Union Headquarters Hillsboro, Oregon, United States OVERVIEW ARTICLES Nestled on a 17-acre nature preserve the First Tech Credit Union’s new Hillsboro, Oregon, office headquarters is a premier example of biophilic design, blurring the lines between the indoors and outdoors throughout the 156,000-square-foot space. Utilizing reflective surfaces on the envelope and cross-laminated timber (CLT) throughout the interior, this 5-story building successfully merges technology and functionality with the natural beauty that surrounds it. Glumac provided sustainable mechanical and plumbing engineering services, seamlessly integrating building systems with the exposed timber and architectural features throughout the space. Working with interior architecture that uses CLT requires close coordination between the MEP designers and the contractor. As a prefabricated material, building systems must fit precisely in and around CLT slabs. Among the biophilic and sustainable design features is a 2-story communal space that features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which provide airy views over the nearby wetlands. During warmer months, whole sections of these windows slide open to encourage interaction with the natural surroundings. Radiant floors and displacement ventilation keep the space comfortable through these variable environmental conditions, while reducing energy consumption. Throughout the building there are spaces designed to encourage collaboration and interaction, including bleacher seating in proximity to the lunchroom and lobby, and flexible office spaces. Sustainability was a key design principle throughout the project. Energy saving measures include highly insulated walls and roof, low-flow water saving fixtures, and under-floor air distribution to deliver superior air quality. Awards LEED BD+C NC v3 Gold Certified Engineer News Record Northwest 2019 Best Project: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Sustainable Building Design Features Nations largest Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) framed building, upon opening Design-Build Size: 156,000 square feet Start/End Date: 2017 – 2019 Architect: Hacker Architects Contractor: Swinerton Owner: First Tech Credit Union Client: Apollo Mechanical Services: Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering IMAGES COURTESY OF JOEL B SANDERS AGENCY © 2021 Glumac Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map

Design Strategies Simplicity is often the best inroad to sustainability. Daylighting, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting – our design strategy favors a passive approach that requires us to deliver Green Buildings that Work™. SELECT CATEGORY OPTIMIZE ENVELOPE OPTIMIZED DAYLIGHTING RADIANT HEATING & COOLING DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION NATURAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS SOLAR THERMAL HOT WATER RAINWATER HARVESTING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY HEALTHY BUILDING DESIGN © 2021 Glumac Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map