Scope: The Front 5 Building is a renovated warehouse in downtown Boise. Is was Boise’s first privately owned commercial building to submit for LEED certification to the US Green Building Council. Its numerous LEED features include: ample natural lighting by converting truck docks into window bays, high albedo roof (white membrane) to reflect light, and mechanical systems that improve energy efficiency by 25%. The wood beams from the original warehouse were reused in the design. Many other recycled materials were implemented into the design from the steel entry to the roof insulation. All materials, adhesives, and paints were low VOC content.

Project Size: 16,500 Sq. Ft.
Project Address: 500 Broad Street, Boise, ID
Architect: Modus Architect