PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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This project focused on a new 72,000 sf, 4-story cast-in-place concrete structure on a pile supported foundation. The new building houses new science, math, art and nursing programs supported by general classrooms, computer labs, art studios, faculty offices, meeting/conference rooms, chemistry/biology and nursing laboratories.

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Project goals included: 

• LEED Silver certification with a potential to recognize LEED Gold

• Rain water harvesting to support non-potable water uses in the building including flush toilets and mechanical make-up water

• A borefield supporting the ground source heat pump based 4-pipe HVAC system including high-performance Lab HVAC.

• Special wet-lab plumbing systems, including high-purity water, lab gas, lab vacuum, acid waste, and others.

• HVAC included forced-air, radiant floor, and natural ventilation areas

• Electrical includes day lighting and dual fuel standby generator

• A green roof and terrace on level 2 are accessible from the surface parking to the south of the building.