1720 15TH STREET BOULDER CO 80302 | 303 442 3700
BOULDER COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER, BOULDER CO
CLIENT
Boulder County Recycling

PROJECT TYPE
Recycling Facility and warehouse with offices, and training center.

SCOPE
10,000 square feet

COMPLETION
2001

PROJECT COST
$3,000,000

PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD
CM/GC

DESIGN TEAM
EDGE architecture
Joseph Vigil, provided CA services while with EDGE architecture

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Taylor Ball

While working at EDGE Architecture, Joseph Vigil was involved in all phases of this ground-breaking project. The building showcases many sustainable and recycled features. Items such as recycled plastic sheeting were used everywhere from public benches to bathroom partitions. Other products such as wheat sheet and recycled carpet are prevalent throughout the center.

The design of the BCRC facility demonstrates the use passive solar energy in which architectural features allow the building to store the sun's energy during the cold winter months, thus reducing the need for heating. The center also makes extensive use of daylighting to reduce the need for electric-powered lighting and uses natural ventilation for cooling.

The facility is available for public tours and school groups routinely visit the displays and learn about he positive environmental effects of recycling.