Gathering Hub: Yountville Community Center
Details
Location:
Yountville, California
Client:
Photography:
David Wakely Photography
Category:
Civic
Description
Nestled along Yountville's main street on a picturesque 2.5-acre site, the Yountville Community Center epitomizes the essence of communal connectivity and vibrant engagement. This project consists of a new 11,500 facility and renovations to the existing 8,500 SF Community hall and 1,000 SF Sheriff’s Substation addition to the adjacent Post office. These three civic buildings frame a new Yountville Town Square.
The new building houses a branch library, multi-purpose room, teen center, meeting and program spaces. With sustainability as a priority of Yountville’s leadership, a number of green features were integrated into the design including a ground source heating and cooling system, a 38 kw photovoltaic array, a building integrated management system takes advantage of the temperate climate by opening skylights and windows on days with mild temperatures. Operable skylights, controlled by CO2 and rain sensors, and operable windows provide natural ventilation and balanced natural illumination, low-flow plumbing fixtures with harvested rainwater, drip irrigation, subsurface irrigation, and drought-tolerant native plants further reduce water use, efficient lighting and daylighting.
Highlights
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The Yountville Community Center provides an array of essential amenities, including a branch library, multi-purpose room, and teen center, catering to diverse interests and fostering a sense of inclusivity and engagement among residents of all ages.
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Embracing eco-conscious design principles, the center incorporates innovative features such as a ground source heating and cooling system, a 38 kW PV array for renewable energy generation, and natural ventilation strategies, showcasing a commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship.
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Positioned at the heart of Yountville's bustling main street, the community center serves as a centralized hub for social interaction, cultural enrichment, and civic engagement, strengthening bonds within the community and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
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