Wood Harbinger provided the mechanical and electrical facilities assessment and
substantial renovation study for the Alaska Building. Built in 1904, this 15-story
building was the City of Seattle's first steel-framed high-rise office building.
The first floor consists of retail space and utility rooms; floors 2 through 15 are
office space; and the basement is used for storage.
Final report recommendations:
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Interior seismic bracing retrofit of concrete shear walls and steel members;
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Build pressurized second exit stairway for egress requirement;
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Establish an open plan to improve daylight penetration - floors 2 through 15;
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Restore of as many interior architectural finishes as possible - floors 1 through 15;
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Replace windows with new operable windows - floors 3 through 15;
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Add light shelf and solar reflective window coverings - floors 3 through 15;
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Design a hybrid HVAC system with no air conditioning - floors 3 through 15;
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Reduce line voltage electrical work based on the reduction of electrical heat and A/C; and
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Replace electrical switchgear, panels, switches, outlets, smoke/fire detectors, security alarm systems, and voice and data hubs.
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