Terry Thomas Office Building
Architects: Weber + Thompson

The Terry Thomas Building is a certified LEED-Gold project that employs a wide range of sustainable practices, such as natural ventilation, simple interior finishes and a design that privileges the stairs over the elevator for vertical circulation.

Daylighting is a major component of the building’s design strategy.  The design team consulted with the IDL throughout the design process.  Early discussions included massing strategies and floor height-to-depth ratios.  From there the lab worked with the project’s designers and engineers (Stantec) to test the daylight performance of a variety of design options, both as physical and digital models.

After an optimal building form had been determined the IDL also assisted the design team with balancing solar access, glare control and thermal heat gain at the building envelope. This involved work on fixed and active shading devices on the exterior, as well as discussions of interior finish reflectances and furnishings.

The project has won several awards including an AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Award and an AIA Seattle Commendation.