CLIENT
Houston Food Bank

BUILDING AREA
308,000 sf

AWARDS
2013 Urban Land Institute Development of Distinction Award
2013 AIA Public Architecture Social Impact Merit Award
2012 Urban Land Institute Distinguished Development
2012 Texas Society of Architects Design Award
2012 Contract Inspiration Award
2012 AIA Houston Design Award

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To meet the growing issue of hunger and expand its distribution capacity over three-fold, the Houston Food Bank (HFB) renovated a neglected, thirty year old, “tilt-up” warehouse. The renovation of the 308,000 SF building includes dry and refrigerated warehouses, staff offices, volunteer community rooms and café, social service offices, correction department facilities, food pantry and conference facilities.

To leverage resources, the facility was designed to minimize energy and maintenance costs. Sustainable features include: high performance building envelope, lighting and mechanical systems exceeding ASHRAE 90.1; low water consumption fixtures; daylight harvesting; low VOC and formaldehyde free materials; reclaimed furnishing and architectural features; high recycle content flooring, ceiling and finish materials.