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element in the positive economic performance, according to Rutgers.
Conclusion
The holistic approach used in the design of the Maplewood Police and Court Building resulted in a building that maintains architectural continuity with Maplewood’s existing municipal buildings; leverages limited public funds
to invest in systems that pay for themselves within a fraction of the building’s service life; incorporates facilities that can be shared with the public and with other municipalities; and reduces environmental impact by sharing parking with its neighbor. This holistic approach to sustainability can serve as a model for other municipalities. •
Above left Raising the entrance 3 ft above the street not only emphasizes its importance, but also protects it from vehicular attack less conspicuously than bollards. Above The four-port indoor firing range is located in the basement, under the garage. Air is supplied above its firing line and exhausted above its bullet trap, through gaps in its baffled ceiling.
About the Author
Eli Goldstein, AIA, LEED AP is managing , partner at The Goldstein Partnership, Architects in Maplewood, N.J.
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