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September 12, 2011

Kids Discovery Museum

By JOURNAL STAFF

Photos by Peter Salutos, courtesy of Asani LLC [enlarge]

Bainbridge Island's Kids Discovery Museum, known as KiDiMu, provides a play and learning environment for children in a space that demonstrates sustainable design and construction.

Located at the corner of state Route 305 and Winslow Way, KiDiMu is part of the Island Gateway cultural center.

The 5,000-square foot building has a green roof that insulates the building and reduces site runoff. The landscaping uses native plants, bioswales, a rain garden and pervious paving.

Inside is a pirate-themed treehouse with a slide that leads into a kid-sized version of a town with a doctor's office, bank, grocery store and ferry. The museum recently won LEED silver certification for both commercial interiors, and the core and shell.

Owner, developer: Island Gateway Cultural Center, Asani LLC, Bainbridge Island

Architect: Coates Design, Bainbridge Island

General contractor: PHC Construction, Bainbridge Island


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