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OREGON STATE TREASURY

MILL CREEK RESILIENCY BUILDING

RESILIENCE re-zil-yens / noun

Oregon State Treasury leadership compiled a list of potential disasters that could affect business continuity.

From wildfires, tornados, floods, civil unrest, and, of course, a major Cascadia, Subduction Zone earthquake, also known as the Big One. Disasters pose the largest risk to business continuity; if designed for, the risk can be mitigated significantly.

The State Treasury receives and distributes funds daily, especially during a disaster. Oregon Treasury is the state’s financial services center. Federal disaster recovery funds would be channeled through the State Treasurer’s office. Treasury offers a broad portfolio of services for state agencies, Oregon’s sovereign tribes, local governments, and families and individuals across the state. The Treasury is responsible for issuing funds to firefighters, police officers, teachers, and other government employees. The Treasury processes unemployment benefits, food stamps, Medicare payments, and state pensions.

It is an understatement to say it is critical for the Oregon State Treasury Department to remain operational in the event of a disaster.

Past natural disasters worldwide have continued to highlight the devastating nature of these events on life safety and the built environment. In 2013, the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Committee (OSSPAC) presented a report to the Oregon Legislation titled “The Oregon Resilience Plan: Reducing Risk and Improving Recovery for the Next Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami.” This document provided the basis for evaluating resiliency in structures to resist impacts from a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. It emphasized the gap between the damaging impacts of this earthquake and the current Oregon infrastructure.

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Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

Creating the most resilient building in the United States

The guiding principles established for the project were clear: to create the most resilient building in the United States. Climate change is rising, and economic, social, and environmental transitions are becoming inevitable. The building functions as a critical conduit for financial relief from the federal government, which impacts public funds, access to education, government functionality, and retirement security. During a crisis, these systems would be at risk of exploitation (cyber-attacks) or inaccessibility.

In order to meet the aggressive resiliency and performance goals, the design process required a holistic solution that involved teamwork, collaboration, and an iterative design process. The design team assessed the building’s performance through many lenses, including climatic analysis, daylight harvest potential, whole-building energy, and embodied carbon modeling.

RESILIENCY THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY

The Oregon State Treasury Resiliency building is a 2-story, 36,000sf state of the art resilient building designed to withstand a 9.0 earthquake without damage. The building is designed to meet sustainability benchmarks including:

RESILIENCY THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY

Net Zero Energy (produces more energy than consumes)

International Living Future Institute (ILFI Certified)

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, (LEED) Gold (equivalent)

Carbon reduction of 40% (485,600 tons) equal to 100 acres of forest.

The Oregon State Treasury Resiliency building is a 2-story, 36,000 sf state-of-the-art facility designed to be net-zero energy, utility independent, and withstand a 9.0 magnitude earthquake with minimal damage.

United States Resiliency Council Platinum Rating

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ARCHITECTURE

Clerestory for daylighting & natural ventilation

STRUCTURAL /

STRUCTURAL / SEISMIC

Lightweight structure & skin

LANDSCAPE

Drought tolerant landscaping

Roof overhangs to protect and shade below

* S2

Roof overhangs to protect and shade below

Exterior work areas

Super insulated roof R-30

* S3

Super insulated roof R-30

Super insulated wall R-50

High performance glass & window system

* S4

* S5

High performance glass & window system

Durable cleanable finishes

Central light shaft / stair for daylighting

* S6

Central light shaft / stair for daylighting

Biophilic elements for employee health

Interior window blinds to control glare

Biophilic elements for employee health

Interior window blinds to control glare

Lightweight structure & skin

Seismic base isolation with concrete moat allowing up to 18” of horizontal movement in any direction

Moment frame & braced frame superstructure

Exposed structure for visual inspection

Moment frame & braced frame superstructure

Acoustic metal deck (sound absorption)

Exposed structure for visual inspection

Minimized nonstructural elements such as ceilings to improve reoccupancy

Acoustic metal deck (sound absorption)

Minimized nonstructural elements such as ceilings to improve reoccupancy

Drought tolerant landscaping

Flexible plaza for emergency situations

Wellness path / creek walk connection

Wellness path / creek walk

bioswale

Landscape bioswale

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L3 L4 L1

TREASURY RESILIENCY BUILDING SALEM, OREGON

Employees − TITLE

P1 A3 A2 E1 S1

A1 A2 A3

A4 * A5

A10

Landscape

L1 L2 L3 L4

The USRC Platinum Rating represents a the highest level of building performance. Platinum rated buildings are expected to suffer negligible damage – less than 5% of replacement cost, and allow functional recovery within a few days of a major seismic event. The USRC Platinum Rating is sought by owners who demand the highest level of asset protection and virtually uninterrupted functionality of their operations.

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10

SEISMIC S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

L1 L2 L3 L4 E2 S1 A2 A3 P1 L1 L2 L4 L3 E3

LANDSCAPE

Sustainable Features:

Solar Photovoltaics: The building is equipped with a 238kW photovoltaic array on the rooftop, combined with battery storage. This setup enables the building to sustain operations for at least 96 hours without a utility grid connection.

PLUMBING M1 E2 M2 M4 A1 M3 M7

MECHANICAL

100% outside air and fully exhausted

ELECTRICAL

Electrical Distribution: The electrical system is structured into three branches - normal, critical, and life safety -ensuring the necessary loads for continued operation during emergencies.

Battery Energy Storage & Generator: The facility is equipped with a battery energy storage system and a backup generator, providing emergency power for at least 4 days.

Base Isolation: The building is designed with base isolation, which allows it to withstand a magnitude 9.0 earthquake.

Net Zero Energy: The rooftop PV array generates more power than the building consumes, making it net zero energy-efficient.

Carbon Reduction: The building has a carbon reduction of 40%, equivalent to preserving 10 acres of forest.

Radiant Floor Heating & Passive Ventilation: The building utilizes radiant floor heating and operable windows linked to DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems) for efficient heating and passive ventilation.

Server Room Heat Recovery: A heat recovery system is implemented in the server room to maximize energy efficiency.

Biophilic Design: The design incorporates biophilic elements like preserved moss and local vegetation, promoting employee health and well-being.

Alternate Water & Septic Systems: The building uses alternative systems to reduce water consumption and promote sustainability.

Energy Efficiency: The building’s energy consumption is modeled to be 43% lower than the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 baseline, surpassing the 30% reduction target and meeting the Oregon SEED requirement of 20% below Oregon Energy Code.

Long Life Expectancy: The building is designed with a life expectancy of 100 years.

Auxiliary septic tank

100% outside air and fully exhausted

Filtered air intake through MERV filters

Automated clerestory windows

High performance HVAC system (30% above code)

Solar site lighting

Low flow plumbing fixtures

Touchless plumbing fixtures

Radiant Floor & VRF Systems

Ceiling fans (air mixing)

High performance HVAC system (30% above code)

Auto dimming controls Wall and desk mounted lighting

Automated

Radiant Floor & VRF Systems

Ceiling fans (air mixing)

Automated controls of HVAC based on manual operable window positions

Vehicle Charging Stations

OREGON STATE TREASURY | SALEM, OR E2 M4 M2 M1 M3 A1 M7

M2 M3 M4 * M5 * M6 M7

controls of HVAC based on manual operable window positions M1

MECHANICAL situations connection

Auxiliary septic tank

Low flow plumbing fixtures

P2 * P3

P4 PLUMBING

Touchless plumbing fixtures Well water for backup drinking supply

E1 E2 E3 * E4 * E5 * E6 ELECTRICAL

96-hour

Wall

desk

lighting to resist seismic

EV Vehicle

* Item not shown

On site energy / PV array

emergency power system Solar site lighting Auto dimming controls

and

mounted

movement (7)

Charging Stations landscaping emergency connection

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7

On site energy / PV array 96-hour emergency power system

resist seismic movement (7)

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6

Well water for backup drinking P1 P2 P3 P4

Indicates item not pictured

ARCHITECTURE

Clerestory for daylighting & natural ventilation

STRUCTURAL / SEISMIC

Lightweight structure & skin

Drought tolerant landscaping

Roof overhangs to protect and shade below

Exterior work areas

Clerestory for daylighting & natural ventilation

Super insulated roof R-30

Roof overhangs to protect and shade below

Super insulated wall R-50

Exterior work areas

High performance glass & window system

Super insulated roof R-30

Durable cleanable finishes

Super insulated wall R-50

Central light shaft / stair for daylighting

High performance glass & window system

Biophilic elements for employee health

Durable cleanable finishes

Interior window blinds to control glare

Central light shaft / stair for daylighting

Biophilic elements for employee health

Interior window blinds to control glare

TREASURY RESILIENCY BUILDING SALEM, OREGON

Lightweight structure & skin

Seismic base isolation with concrete moat allowing up to 18” of horizontal movement in any direction

Moment frame & braced frame superstructure

Exposed structure for visual inspection

Seismic base isolation with concrete moat allowing up to 18” of horizontal movement in any direction

Acoustic metal deck (sound absorption)

Moment frame & braced frame superstructure

Exposed structure for visual inspection

Minimized nonstructural elements such as ceilings to improve reoccupancy

Acoustic metal deck (sound absorption)

Minimized nonstructural elements such as ceilings to improve reoccupancy

Drought tolerant landscaping

Flexible plaza for emergency situations

Wellness path / creek walk connection

Landscape bioswale

Flexible plaza for emergency situations

Wellness path / creek walk

Landscape bioswale

GBD ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED M6 A5 A6 E5 S3 S4 S5 E1 S1 M5 M5 M3 A1 A2 A4 E4 L1 S2 E5 E5 M7 S6

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

A1 A2 * A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10

LANDSCAPE

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

LANDSCAPE L1 L2 L3 L4 A5 A6 E1 S5 S6 E5 S3 E5 M7 S1 M5 M6 S6 L1 S2 M5 E4 E5 A2 A1 M3 A4

M1 * M2

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7

100% outside air and fully exhausted

Filtered air intake through MERV filters

100% outside air and fully exhausted

Automated clerestory windows

ELECTRICAL

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Filtered air intake through MERV filters

High performance HVAC system (30% above code)

Radiant Floor & VRF Systems

Automated clerestory windows

PLUMBING P1 P2 P3 P4 A8 A9 P2 P3 A7 P2 A10

Ceiling fans (air mixing)

High performance HVAC system (30% above code)

Radiant Floor & VRF Systems

Ceiling fans (air mixing)

Automated controls of HVAC based on manual operable window positions

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6

On site energy / PV array 96-hour emergency power system

Auto dimming controls

Solar site lighting

Auto dimming controls

Low flow plumbing fixtures

Touchless plumbing fixtures

OREGON STATE TREASURY | SALEM, OR A8 A9 P2 P3 A7 P2 A10

situations connection Auxiliary septic tank Low flow plumbing fixtures

P1 P2 P3

P4 PLUMBING

E1 * E2 * E3 E4 E5 * E6 ELECTRICAL On site energy

96-hour

Touchless plumbing fixtures Well water for backup drinking supply *

* Item not shown

/ PV array

emergency power system Solar site lighting

Wall and desk mounted lighting to resist seismic movement (7) EV Vehicle Charging Stations

Automated controls of HVAC based on manual operable window positions M4 M5 M6 M7

MECHANICAL landscaping emergency connection

MECHANICAL

Wall and desk mounted lighting to resist seismic movement (7) EV Vehicle Charging Stations

Auxiliary septic tank

here for a virtual tour!

Well water for backup drinking

CREATING AN INVITING & HEALTHY SPACE.

Biophilia.

The interior design concept was inspired by the idea of refuge. A place that is peaceful and welcoming for its inhabitants.

Incorporating several biophilic elements for a seamless transition from inside to out, the interior features several living walls of local vegetation and preserved moss.

Sense of Place.

A primary goal of the Oregon State Treasury design was to create a sense of place by connecting the building to Oregon’s natural environment and local community.

The design integrates various features to reinforce these connections, including locally sourced materials, Pacific Northwest art, and ample views of the outdoors.