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East Whiteland Township Volunteer Fire Association

Location: Frazer, Pennsylvania

Design Statement: After fifty years in their station, the The natural stone veneer is a key element of the exterior
East Whiteland Township Volunteer Fire Association design that contributes to the long-term performance of
needed a new facility that could accommodate growth in the building. All the stone is sourced locally, including
the service area, the evolution of fire-fighting technology, about 25% extracted directly from the project site during
and the integration of volunteer and career staff, as well as excavation. In addition to the locally-quarried natural
have a more centralized location that would allow them to stone, other sustainability features include a building
better serve the local community. envelope with insulating values up to 40% higher than code
requirements and an underground rainwater collection
The new 17,450 SF station includes a dayroom with modern cistern. As a tribute, a steel beam salvaged from the tragic
kitchen, a training room, fitness room, and dorm rooms, events at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 is
which are large enough to accommodate both career staff on display directly opposite the visitor entrance.
and volunteers. The building plan provides a direct flow
on the first floor that allows for faster emergency response The project has received Silver certification under the
time. In the northwest corner, a distinctive two-story U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and
tower lobby echoes traditional fire station forms. Environmental Design (LEED) program and was featured
in the 2015 Firehouse Station Design Awards in the
Volunteer/Combination category.

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