Seat Pleasant, MD
Founded in 1993, The Training Source, Inc. is a non-profit that provides job training programs, youth development programs, services for families in-need and professional training for employers. The organization needed a complete gut and renovation to configure a cohesive 3600 sf office from a space that was originally 3 separate suites.
After working with Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) on conceptual plan layouts, The Training Source hired POM Studios to lead the development of the design. We modernized the spaces, while staying focused on sustainable materials, water usage, and energy efficiency . A welcoming reception area helps create identity for the space. Exposed accented ceilings lead you down the hall to the large training labs which are the heart of the program and all the offices were modernized to feature glass walls and doors.
Sustainable Strategies include:
Water efficiency
Bathrooms and kitchens feature low flow motion censored fixtures
Energy efficiency
Reuse of existing 2 x 4 light fixtures
Daylight and occupancy sensors keep energy consumption low
New HVAC panel and system provides needed zoned thermal control and comfort
Materials
Low VOC paint
Reuse of existing carpet
Environmentally friendly marmoleum flooring
Recycled content ceiling and carpet tiles
Overall, we were able to transform the space from constrained and tight to modern and open while making huge improvements in the interior quality of the space.