Commercial Non-Profit: Renovation + Addition
Falmouth Service Center: Falmouth, MA

Expanding for Growth

After about a decade of community outreach, the Falmouth Service Center had outgrown its current facility. After considering a new building or an addition, INTEGRATA determined that a reorganization of the current facility would solve the functional requirements of this growing organization.

Functionally Efficient Design

The new design increases the food pantry area by 50% enabling volunteers to serve 1½ times as many clients while the clothing area is 40% larger. The intake and storage area has doubled in size by creating a second floor within the warehouse space. A fully equipped commercial kitchen will enable increased production for the Meals on Wheels program and provide a space for nutrition classes. A new meeting room and private offices have also been provided.

Energy Efficient Design

This renovation provides an opportunity to incorporate energy efficient measures. Among the energy efficiency improvements are:

  • Sealing gaps in the building envelope where heated air would escape
  • Providing and increasing current levels of insulation
  • Determining if repairs or replacement of the current mechanical system is warranted
  • Redesigning the lighting system to be more energy efficient with LEDs, fluorescent and other low-energy consuming fixtures
  • Installing a solar photovoltaic array to supplement the electrical needs of the facility

INTEGRATA fully supports the Falmouth Service Center and the important work it does in helping our neighbors in need.

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