South Burlington Fire Department
Project Scope
South Burl fire station program: Expansion of existing fire station
to support additional fire and rescue apparatus, provide improved training
and staff space, upgrade sleeping quarters, and increase accessibility.
Design Challenges & Solutions
- Difficult existing conditions and building geometry
- Very limited budget
- Ongoing operations in fire station require careful phasing/planning
What Does An Architect Do? An architect is a trained and licensed professional
with expertise in space planning and building design. To design a building,
many elements must be considered such as planned building function,
behavior of occupants, space use, building materials, site-environment, structural,
mechanical and electrical systems, life safety and fire codes, bidding
and construction methods, budget requirements and aesthetics. The Architect’s
skill is to sort through the many requirements and potential solutions to
find options that best address the client’s needs.