The Maritime Innovation Center (MInC) at Fishermen’s Terminal is an exciting initiative involving a large team working to achieve the Water Petal of the Living Building Challenge sustainable building standards at the Fisherman’s Terminal in Seattle, WA.
Project: Maritime Innovation Center (MInC) at Fishermen’s Terminal
Location: Seattle, WA
Design Challenge: Working with multiple agencies and regulators to meet future/anticipated regulations for Onsite Nonpotable Water Systems (ONWS).
Point of interest: Blackwater treatment and reuse, along with rainwater harvesting, are employed to meet all non-potable water demands for the building and site. Additionally, water quality treatment is provided for all runoff from the project site.
Estimated Completion Date: 2025
Project Summary: Herrera collaborated with the Port of Seattle, Miller Hull Partnership, and the design team to evaluate strategies for meeting the Water Petal of the Living Building Challenge sustainable building standard. They assessed options for rainwater harvesting, graywater and blackwater reuse, composting toilets, and other water-conserving measures, in addition to water quality treatment for stormwater runoff from the site. Herrera worked with the project's mechanical and civil engineers to select systems, estimate flows, and develop a permitting strategy for the water systems. They also collaborated with local and state regulators to ensure the proposed systems would comply with the draft Onsite Nonpotable Water Systems rule, which is anticipated to be published by the end of 2024 by the Washington State Department of Health.