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The goal of this project was to provide emergency access while preserving harmony with the wooded forest setting. Heat reflectivity is eliminated, thus saving energy costs. Pedestrian walk/jog pathways appear to be only wide enough for their use, but are actually the width of the path plus the grass area to accommodate fire trucks. Snow plowing can be done since the area is well delineated.
Address
8601-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, MD 20783
Install Size
1152 m2 (12,396 sq ft)
Designer
HOK, Washington, DC
Contractor
Varsity Sod Company installed 325 m2 - June1993. Varsity Sod Company installed 372 m2 - July 1993. KT Enterprises, Inc. installed 180 m2 - August 1993. KT Enterprises, Inc. installed 275 m2 - September 1993. 001 West Fax Drive, Chantilly, VA 22021
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Fire lane near the front entrance is also a lawn garden. An outdoor eating area to the right has a beautiful setting with grass and large trees.
Building and trees effectively delineate the firelane. Trees and grass provide cooler reflectivity and less air conditioning is required. Bollards are used to delineate the fire truck access.
The grass reinforced area provides access for emergency and maintenance vehicles and protects the grass from pedestrians who like to jog on a softer surface.