Ford Rouge Visitor Center
Dearborn, Michigan- Size: 30,000 SF
- Cost: N/A
- Completion Date: June 13, 2004
- Benchmarks: LEED Gold
Designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux, with partner company GreenWorks Studio, the Ford Rouge Visitor Center is a unique showcase of state-of-the-art interactive and educational exhibits, shows and attractions that convey the history and future vision of Ford Motor Company and the historic importance of the Rouge Assembly Complex.
Sustainable Features
- Rainwater collection cistern
- Photovoltaic solar power systems
- 50% of building materials made with recycled content
- Bioswale system
- Waterless urinals
- CO2 monitoring system
- Low VOC interior finishes
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- 40 ft. “green screen” to reduce heat gain
- Operable office windows
- “Green” roof
- Microclimates were created using evergreen trees for windbreaks
- Automatic irrigation system was provided to aid in the establishment of the plantings
Awards
- AIA Michigan, Award of Honor, Sustainable Design, 2004
- AIA Detroit, Award of Honor, Sustainable Design, 2004
- AIA Cincinnati, Award of Honor, Architectural Advancement, 2004
- Building Design & Construction, Building Team Project Award, 2004
- Honor Award, American Consulting Engineers Council, 2004
- Eminent Conceptor Award, American Consulting Engineers Council—Michigan Chapter and Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, 2004
- Construction & Design Award, Engineering Society of Detroit, 2004
- Landscape Architecture Planning, ASLA Michigan, 2004
