Royal Norwegian Consulate
Client: Norwegian Consulate
Architect: Bailey Architects
Location: Houston, TX
- Over 75% of the building reused, including the covered parking area
- Permeable parking surfaces and driveways with dedicated spaces for low emitting vehicles
- Bicycle racks, on-site charging facilities and shade structures
- High solar reflectance roof to reduce the heat island effect
- Energy-efficient mechanical systems and low-flow plumbing
- Softscape and hardscape design included native and adaptive plantings and tree preservation
- 50% irrigation water reduction with drip irrigation, smart controllers and a rain harvesting system
- Architectural inspiration came from themed elements of Norway, including the courtyard design
- LEED Gold Certified