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Port of Portland HeadquartersThe Port of Portland recently consolidated their headquarters into a shiny, green office building designed by <a href="http://www.zgf.com/pages/zgf_main.php?navloc=work" target="_blank">Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects (ZGF)</a>. Situated right next to the PDX airport, the new <a href="http://www.portofportland.com/prj_POP_HQP2_Home.aspx" target="_blank">Port of Porland Headquarters</a> is a LEED gold office that unifies the entity responsible fo Portland's airport, shipping terminals and more. The project was finished in May of 2010 and it includes a green roof, a <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/08/06/living-machines-turning-wastewater-clean-with-plants/">living machine</a> to process waste water, geothermal heating and cooling, plus a plethora of other <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/sustainable-building" target="_blank">sustainable strategies</a>.1
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe Port of Portland Headquarters allows for the consolidation of all of the utility's offices and employees.2
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe building, designed by ZGF, was completed in the Spring of 2010 and is awaiting its LEED Gold certification.3
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe building was inspired by the hull of a ship or the wing of a plane.4
Port of Portland HeadquartersA number of sustainable strategies are included in the design of the headquarters, located at Portland's International Airport.5
Port of Portland HeadquartersAn eco roof on the 9th floor serves as a park for employees. It is planted with adaptive plants and requires minimal irrigation. The roof on the opposite side features green space as well.6
Port of Portland HeadquartersTwo hundred geothermal wells located beneath the building provide ground source heating and cooling, and the project utilizes a cooling tower for peak cooling times.7
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe office features energy-efficient lighting, low-flow water fixtures, and materials from renewable or recyclable sources.8
Port of Portland HeadquartersDaylighting plays a major role inside the 10 story office building. Automatic sensors and lights respond to how much light is available.9
Port of Portland HeadquartersAn open-floor office layout was designed to encourage employee interaction and unify the organizational office culture.10
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe roof of the building features a reflective coating, and high performance glazing helps minimize heat gain.11
Port of Portland HeadquartersA Living Machine takes all of the building's waste water and processes it for use in toilets as well as the HVAC cooling tower.12
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe 10-story building sits atop of the new parking garage for the airport.13
Port of Portland HeadquartersThe Port of Portland Headquarters features a slew of sustainable building strategies and the living machine is the largest in Oregon.14
