Ground has been broken on the Douglas County Sheriff Substation in Highlands Ranch, Colo. The 36,000-sf law enforcement facility features large translucent wall panels that blend the building in with the architectural features of the neighboring Highlands Ranch Town Center. The substation, designed by Pahl Architecture and built by Mark Young Construction, is on track for LEED Silver certification.
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