REI Goodyear DC, a distribution center for Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) has been named NAIOP Project of the Year: Industrial. The project is located at PV|303, a master planned business park in Goodyear, Ariz., and was developed by Merit Partners Inc. and Sunbelt Holdings.
The facility is the only net zero energy, U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum certified distribution center in the world. Its roof features a 2.2 megawatt solar system that produces enough energy to power the entire facility, or the equivalent of 390 homes for one year.
The distribution center's architecture, both inside and out, reflects the organic qualities of an outdoor environment, setting a culture and mindset that increases productivity and commitment to operational success. REI designed the facility to conserve water and protect the delicate environment of the surrounding Arizona desert. REI chose a non-evaporative cooling system, which keeps temperatures consistent from floor to ceiling while saving millions of gallons of water annually.