Location
Akron, Ohio
Client Name
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Project Description
Bridgestone elicited the architectural and construction management servies of Harris/Day for their New 265,000 sf, 4-Floor, Western Hemisphere Advanced Technology Center & Teammate Parking Structure.
The research laboratory for testing new advanced tire compounds and the prototype and quality control engineering offices are designed to reach LEED Gold Certification. The design incorporates many “green” strategies including:
- Vegetated Roof
- Filtered Chemical Hoods to Eliminate
Chemical Exhaust
- Native Plants
- Stormwater Runoff Bioswales
- Cistern for Rainwater
- Natural Daylighting
- Heat Transfer Heating/Cooling System
- Solar Panels
- Reflective Roofing
- Ultra High Efficiency Glazing
- Light Sensors
Team
Lee S. Good, PE, Inc.
Stadelman Associates, Inc.
Gresham, Smith & Partners
Floyd Browne Group
Recognition
"I would strongly recommend Harris/Day Architects for your design project. They produce work of the highest quality, within realistic budgets, and work diligently to meet deadlines."
Robert W. Handlos
Vice President, Product Development Group