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College of the Desert Athletics Facilities

The LEED NC Gold project includes a newgymnasium, new tennis courts, renovation ofexisting shower/locker building and a sustainablelandscape re-imaging of the existing athleticscourtyard. A north-facing glass atrium lobbyconnects the gymnasium with the courtyard.

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1. The Hilb Library located in the center of thecampus designed by John Carl Warnecke.

2. The Fountain of Knowledge located in theforecourt to the Hilb Library dates back to theoriginal campus design and represents the visualconnection between the community and thecampus.

3. The project site is near the center of campus. TheWarnecke architecture features hundreds oftapered columns supporting arched covered walksthat drew their inspiration from the date palms thatexisted on the site and were incorporated into thecampus masterplan.

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A Fitness BuildingRenovation

1 Weight Room2 Multipurpose Room3 Dance Room4 Showers / Restroom5 Reception / Adjunct Offices6 Faculty Offices7 Storage8 Mechanical Room9 Outdoor Covered Walkway

B New Gymnasium

1 Outdoor Covered Walkway2 Lobby3 Competition Basketball Courts with three

crosscourts4 Team Lockers5 Student Lockers6 Showers / Restroom7 Concession8 Janitor Closet9 Storage10 Restrooms

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The original campus was designed using a 15’structural grid that organizes all the building footprintsand column locations. The design team used the same15’ grid for the new gymnasium building and exteriorarcades connecting the new structure to the existingcampus.

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The open lobby space of the gym building creates aseamless connection to the courtyard and serves as atransition space between indoor and outdoor functions.

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Cold air supplyAir transfer throughwall openings

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C13-005-PID-08Heating and cooling for the College of the Desert Fitness Center is provided by the campus high-efficiency central chilled and hot waterplant. New mechanical systems are hung below the ceiling to integrate with the open interiors of the fitness rooms, while avoidingadding rooftop mechanical equipment and screens to the existing structure.

The new LEED Gold Gymnasium Building includes a single air handling unit that directly conditions the gymnasium as a large singezone, an approach that simplifies mechanical equipment and controls. Building air is transferred from the gymnasium through the lobbybefore returning to the air handling, providing indirect space conditioning of the lobby. Occupant comfort in the lobby is enhanced byfour large circulating fans mounted from the ceiling. Conditioned air is also transferred from the gymnasium to the locker rooms andrestrooms to serve as makeup air for the 100 percent exhaust systems in these spaces. The HVAC system, therefore, provides fordirect space conditioning of the gymnasium while allowing return air and relief air to indirectly condition and maintain buildingtemperatures in the adjacent support spaces, while providing appropriate ventilation and exhaust rates for the building.

The high-efficiency envelope, insulated precast panels, efficient HVAC systems, 100 percent naturally daylight gymnasium and efficientlighting with controls in the project allow both buildings to exceed California Energy Code (Title-24) standards by 28 percent. Theproject’s energy conservation measures coupled with a 172kW photovoltaic system (provides 30 percent of the building’s power)creating a project that received all 19 points for energy efficiency with LEED NC 2006.

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Flanking the east elevation is a custom perforated facade that announces the project to the campus while providing privacy andallowing natural light into the space. At night, the back lit screen becomes a lantern on campus. A much-needed wayfinding element,the signage glazing system directs students and visitors alike to the locker rooms, showers and restrooms. t h e b i l l b o a r d

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