YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center Seattle, Washington
Scope
Structural design for the 10,000-sf learning center, including classrooms, computer labs, career center, and King County library branch, to comply with Built Green standards
Challenge
Site size constraints and limited bearing capacity of soil
Solution
Use of pile foundation adapts to soil conditions and eliminates need for excavation
Architect
Stickney Murphy Romine
Photo credits: Steve Hall; Rendering credit: Lynn Shimamato