Aquatics and Tennis Complex

The Aquatics and Tennis Complex is complete with a competition swimming and diving facility, team support spaces, locker rooms, spectator seating, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor sports field.

Architect: Sink Combs Dethlefs 
Contractor: Haydon Building Corporation

Sustainability Highlights:

• The building was designed to save 41% in annual energy use. The reduction in energy use anticipated for this building is equivalent to powering 78 homes for one year, and a CO2 emissions avoidance that is equal to planting 13,117 trees.
• The Aquatics and Tennis construction team diverted 3,400,000 lbs. of construction waste from landfills. This diversion accounted for 90% of the total weight of construction waste generated by the project.

Achieving LEED Gold:

Sustainable Site Design

• Dedication of 216,94 square feet (4.9 acres) of permanent open space
• Bike racks, lockers, and showers to encourage arrival by bike.
• Located within 1/2 mile of numerous community amenities.
• The Aquatic and Tennis Center also includes several showers and changing facilities for staff, visitors, and students. These facilities encourage the continued use of alternative transportation methods.

Water Efficiency

• Selection of native and climate-adapted plants and efficient irrigation systems are expected to reduce water use by 59% of the water use compared to standard practices.
• 40% reduction in interior water use for the building is achieved via low flow plumbing fixtures
• Water used for landscaping irrigation is non-potable treated water provided by the City of Flagstaff.

Energy and Atmosphere

• Designed to save as much as 41% in annual energy consumption and 35% in energy costs ($169,800 per year).
• Efficient interior and exterior lighting and controls.
• Swimming pool dehumidification units recover heat for reuse throughout the interior spaces.

Materials and Resources

• 90% of construction waste associated with this project was diverted from landfills
• 22% of materials (by cost) used in the building were created from recycled materials
• 22% of materials (by cost) of materials used in the building were manufactured and extracted from within 500 miles of the project site.
• 80% of wood materials used in the construction of the building is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
• Lighting is provided within the building by low-mercury fluorescents, HID lamps, and no mercury LED lamps. This reduces the negative environmental impact associated with the use of mercury in the manufacturing and disposal processes.

Indoor Environmental Quality

• Green cleaning practices and purchasing habitats are utilized by the building and NAU to protect indoor air quality.
• Adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings contain zero or very low VOC (volatile organic compounds), improving the indoor environment and contributing to increased emissions avoidance.
• The contractor followed LEED requirements to protect indoor air quality during construction and prior to occupancy.
• Individual workstation lighting controls, dimmers, and task lighting is installed in all occupied rooms to promote productivity and comfort of building users.
• The building design includes high-efficiency air filtration to trap dust and allergens and walk-off systems at building entrances to prevent pollutants from entering the building interior.