This signature building in downtown Miami combines juvenile and family courts in a non-traditional, welcoming courthouse environment. Designed to minimize stress for children and families, the 14-story building houses 18 courtrooms and many of the agencies involved with juvenile justice, making it easy for families to access all of the services they need. Miami-Dade County wanted to create a healthy environment for children and achieve goals for environmental responsibility. The building’s east-west orientation minimizes solar heat gain while offering spectacular views to Biscayne Bay and the surrounding city. Miami-Dade Children’s CourthouseA perforated, tilted pre-cast concrete screen wall to the south provides shading for the building. The variation of multi-colored windows produces an

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