Life Expression Wellness Center
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Temperate Continental climate
Nescopeck Creek watershed
ne of the most welcoming and caring health facilities in the eastern United States.
The vibrant living roof of sedums is visible from the road above the center. It immediately communicates the life-affirming atmosphere.
A drive-thru canopy protects the patients entering during rain and snow storms.
A family-friendly waiting room, educational areas and well-planned exam and treatment circulation all contribute to the experience this center provides. All exam and treatment rooms have natural daylighting and views of the surrounding countryside.
Living roof – 5 inch thick soil mix
with sedum plantings
Passive solar
Natural daylighting throughout
Natural ventilation –
both cross and stack effect
Radiant heated floors
High efficiency Buterus boiler
Nontoxic interior finishes
CREDITS
CLIENT: LIFE EXPRESSION WELLNESS CENTER
DAVE’S ROLE: PROJECT ARCHITECT
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM: VAN DER RYN ARCHITECTS
LIVING ROOF: ROOFSCAPES
STRUCTURAL: ROY ANDREWSON, AXIAL ENGINEERS
COST CONSULTANT: SCOTT LEWIS
PHOTO: CHARLIE MILLER / ROOFSCAPES