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QUALIFICATIONS AND FIRM EXPERIENCE
ENHANCED LEARNING CENTERSSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is an employee owned corporation, headquartered in Nashville, TN. Our firm is focused on providing engineering, commissioning, and technology services across the United States and around the world. Our services are based on the in-depth experience and expertise of our engineers, consultants, and all of our staff.
Campus facilities for higher education and K-12 institutions are regularly revitalized or replaced in order to improve the educational experience for students. SSR’s experience includes vast engineering consulting and quality assurance for educational facilities used for living, learning, recreating, and researching. Our team focuses on providing building system solutions that are operationally flexible, efficient, and sustainable.
ESTABLISHED1968
OFFICES9
EMPLOYEES375
ENGINEERING SERVICES• Civil• Electrical• Environmental• Fire Protection• Instrumentation & Controls• Mechanical• Plumbing• Structural• Transportation
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES• IT Consulting• Communication Systems Design• Project Management
COMMISSIONING SERVICES• Commissioning• Continuous Commissioning®• Building Enclosure• Sustainability Consulting• Energy Consulting
CORPORATE VALUESOur values are SSR’s foundation for building relationships that last. Our company values include:
• Working Together• Assuring Trust• Improving Always• Living Fully• Raising the Bar
RECOGNITIONS• Ranked 213th by Engineering News Record for U.S. design firms• Ranked 12th by Building Design & Construction among consulting engineers• Ranked 24th by Consulting-Specifying Engineer 100 Giants• Ranked 1st by ZweigWhite 2011 Largest Firms (>300 employees) Best Firms to Work For• Ranked 3rd by ZweigWhite 2011 Multidiscipline A/E Services Best Firms to Work For
QUALIFICATIONS AND FIRM EXPERIENCE
MARKET SPECIALTIES
SSR is a collaborative design team member. We are sensitive to all the team members involved on a project and strive to assist everyone reach their goals. While others may focus on the design and construction of a building, our focus is on the design, construction and operability of the life cycle of your facility, making sure the Owner is reaping the most advantage from our design team. SSR is a regional consultant with a national presence enabling us to utilize national trends in design and construction. All of our offices are connected via a common LAN, utilizing the same design and production software and standards. We are also connected via a common phone and video conferencing system, as well as via email, to communicate seamlessly across offices.
SSR specializes in the areas of mechanical, electrical, environmental, structural, telecommunications and civil engineering design. Our expertise goes beyond general engineering services with facility-related services that include commissioning, energy management, regulatory compliance, telecommunications design and software development. We think sustainable. Our understanding of LEED principles goes beyond the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems we actively design, as we realize that architectural and construction components are integrally related and must be coordinated to achieve a green/sustainable building. We are environmentally responsible, implementing sustainable design practices and taking the initiative to ensure creative measures are taken to gain the most efficiency in your space, even when a Client does not pursue a LEED certification.
SSR is committed to producing designs that meet the Owner’s requirements. We have adopted processes and systems that help to assure that this goal will be met through an emphasis on doing it right the first time and then checking to make sure that it has been.
• Academic Classroom Facilities
• Academic Medical Research Facilities
• Academic Labs & Research Facilities
• Campus Housing/Residential Buildings
• Libraries & Technology Centers
• Sports & Recreational Centers
• Performing Arts Centers
• Student Life Centers
Our years of experience working with public and private campuses has resulted in a wide range of functional, reliable, and innovative commissioning. We are proud of our proven track record of working with faculty, facility managers, administrators, and students to deliver a top quality projects within the established budget.
The learning environments we shape must be enhanced learning centers that challenge creativity,
inspire thinking, and provide healthy environments for learning.
EducationElectrical Engineering, College of Dupage, 1986
Engineering Technology, Morrison Institute of Technology, 1984
Years of Experience33
Joined SSR1994
Affiliations Colorado Association of Healthcare Engineers and Directors (CAHED)
Jeffrey D. MandrellPrincipal in Charge
Summary / ExpertiseJeff is a Principal and Senior Project Manager in the Denver office. He is responsible for all Denver design projects including client/owner contact, fee negotiations, project coordination and engineering team management. Jeff will be the primary point of contact. His focus will be to work closely with the client to successfully complete this project on schedule and within budget. Jeff will have the overall responsibility for SSR’s project work as a part of the design team and will coordinate the responsibilities and resources for the engineering team.
ExperienceUniversity of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO
ECOT Cooling Systems RetrofitBESC Lab Renovations VariousMSSC Facility Assessment
Colorado State University • Fort Collins, COSummit Hall Undergraduate Student HousingNew Academic Village
University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, COButler Hancock Building Additions / RenovationsBond Hall RenovationCentral Campus Primary Service ModificationsCentral Residence Halls Renovation and New Residence HallElectrical Fire Alarm Upgrade Program PlanFaculty Apartments 3 and 4 RenovationWest Campus Housing Study
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center • Aurora, COAnschutz Medical Campus MRI Addition, Building 400
University of Wyoming • Laramie, WYHonors Dorm RemodelKendall Hall
Amis Community College Facility Audit • Greeley, COSt. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center • Dickinson, ND
HospitalMOB / ASC
Mercy Medical Center • Williston, NDCancer Center
Boulder Community Hospital • Boulder, COAnderson MOB with Surgery Center
Cheyenne VA Medical Center • Cheyenne, WYSurgery Expansion
Denver VA Medical Center • Denver, COInpatient Mental Health Renovation - IDIQ ContractFacility Improvement – IDIQ ContractHVAC Energy Reduction Study – IDIQ ContractFire Sprinkler System Replacement – IDIQ Contract
Kimball Health Services • Kimball, NEMaster Plan
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY20th Street MOBData Center Cooling UpgradeED Addition
TEAM MEMBER RESUME
EducationBachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology Eastern Washington University, 2006
Registrations and CertificationsRegistered professional engineer in the states of Colorado and Washington
LEED AP BD+C
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Green Building Engineer (GBE)
Years of Experience11
Joined SSR2015
AffiliationsAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)
George A. Augustini, PE, LEED AP BD+ C, CEM, GBEProject Manager/ Mechanical Engineer
Summary / ExpertiseGeorge has a decade of consulting engineering experience in multidiscipline project management, engineering and construction administration for building mechanical systems. His background includes design work experience in military facilities, commercial facilities, laboratories, healthcare, data centers, higher education, K-12, retail spaces, and office buildings. George has an extensive knowledge of building codes and possesses excellent time management skills lending to completion of all work within given deadlines.
ExperienceUniversity of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO
ECOT BESC Lab Renovations VariousMSSC Facility Assessment
University of Denver • Denver, CO*Riche School of EngineeringACC Humidification Study
Regis University • Denver, COMain Hall Annex HVAC ReplacementMain Hall Financial Affairs RenovationO’Connell Hall Restroom Renovation
Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO* Painter Center RenovationEngineering Parking Garage
Colorado Community College System • Denver, CO*Building 758 Data Center M&E System StudyBuilding 967 HVAC UpgradesLowry Campus On-CallBuilding 758 HVAC Upgrades, Phase 1&2
Colorado School of Mines • Golden, CO*Elm Street Dining and Residence
Buckley Air Force Base • Aurora, COMedical Clinic Modernization
Milwaukee VA Dental Clinic • Milwaukee, WILab Renovation
Lowry Skilled Nursing Facility • Lowry, COSouthwest Memorial Hospital • Cortez, CO
Patient Wing AdditionMedical Office BuildingEmergency Department AdditionMRI Chiller
Avista Adventist Hospital • Louisville, COPharmacy USP Upgrades
Mount San Rafael Hospital • Trinidad, COMaster Plan StudyFacility Infrastructure Upgrades
Montrose Memorial Hospital • Montrose, COMaster Plan Study
Cheyanne Regional Medical Center • Cheyanne, WYSPD Pressurization Study
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*Indicates work prior to joining SSR
EducationBachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, 2004
Registrations Registered professional engineer in the state of Washington
Years of Experience15
Joined SSR2016
AffiliationsAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Scott Nance, PESenior Mechanical Engineer
Summary / ExpertiseScott has over 15 years of consulting engineering experience in multidiscipline project management and mechanical engineering. His background includes design work experience in commerical facilities, industrial facilities, LEED design, and oil and gas piping.
ExperienceUniversity of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO
ECOT BESC Lab Renovations VariousMSSC Facility Assessment
Regis University • Denver, COMain Hall Annex HVAC ReplacementMain Hall Financial Affairs RenovationO’Connell Hall Restroom Renovation
Community Colleges of Spokane • Spokane, WA*Washington State University • Pullman, WA*
Steam Distribution Study and RepairsSteam Distribution Study and Analysis
Hybrid Apron Belt (HAB) Feeder*Spokane, WashingtonThe HAB was 30m long, 4.3m wide, and powered by 2 large Hagglund CB560 hydraulic motors, making it the largest filter press feeder ever constructed by FLSmidth. Cost and trade off studies were done on all major components to ensure an optimal design for fabrication, installation, and operation. Technical aspects of the machine were documented in a detailed report which was presented to the Product Engineering group who were responsible for the machine after the R&D phase of the project was completed. The report contained finite element analyses, discrete element modeling, technical tradeoffs, and design decisions.
Dalles Dam Navigation Gates Finite Element Analysis*The Dalles, OregonThe navigation gates on the Dalles dam allow ship and barge passage on the Columbia River. It is estimated that 8M tons of cargo passes through the lock each year, thus any problems with this navigation gate would have significant impact on the region. To reduce technical risks a fast paced analysis of the Dalles dam navigation gates was undertaken to ensure the lifting of the new 850,000lb gates did not cause any structural damage the gates. The analysis used detailed SolidWorks models provided by the Corp of Engineers, which were then decomposed into shell models for finite element analysis (FEA) using SolidWorks Simulation. Additional sub-analyses were done critical areas such as where the lifting devices attached to the main structure. Estimated construction cost of this project was 15M USD.
Highway 395 and 2 Overpass Finite Element Analysis*Spokane, WashingtonHighway 395 and highway 2 are two high traffic highways in the Spokane WA area. I was given the task of assisting the contractor in attaining WSDOT acceptance of a complex installation sequence for new curved overpasses for the highways.
TEAM MEMBER RESUME
*Indicates work prior to joining SSR
TEAM MEMBER RESUME
EducationExtended Education, Industrial Engineering, Central Michigan University, 2002
Master of Arts and Master of Education, College Education, Northern Arizona University, 1994
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Northern Arizona University, 1991
Registrations and CertificationsRegistered professional engineer in training the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma
NCEES
Years of Experience39
Joined SSR2016
AffiliationsNational Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)Professional Engineers of Colorado (PEC)Illumination Engineering Society of North American (IES)
Dan P. Grant, PEElectrical Engineer
Summary / ExpertiseDan is a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience as a project electrical lead, subject matter expert, mentor, and QA/QC reviewer. His previous experience includes oil and gas market sectors, mining, and grid-interconnected solar PV feasibility projects. Dan is also experienced in healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities, industrial and mining, federal and corrections, as well as water/waste water treatment facilities. He has provided technical support for MV power distribution, solar PV, field investigations and site surveys. Dan’s technical capabilities include design for lighting and power distribution, fire, emergency power, Arc Flash Analysis (SKM), Fault Current Analysis, Mission Critical Facilities, UPS & TVSS/SPD Systems, Cathodic Protection Systems, Lightning Protection Systems, Area Hazardous Classifications, specifications, and field surveys.
For your project Dan will use his extensive QA/QC training and expertise to review all studies and documentation collected for the individual facility arc flash studies. He will function as design engineering reviewer, code evaluator, project researcher, and technical reviewer.
ExperienceUniversity of Wyoming • Laramie, WY
Indoor Practice FacilityDenver Public Schools • Denver, CO
On-call ServicesWoodrow Wilson Academy • Westminster, CO
RenovationDouglas County School District • Castle Rock, CO
Headquarters Complex Pre-DesignAIMS Community College • Greeley, CO
Site Generation & Power System Infrastructure UpgradesLaramie County Community College • Cheyenne, WY
New Residence HallMesa County Valley School District 51 • Grand Junction, CO
Pear Park Elementary SchoolFruita Elementary School
Phoenix College • Phoenix, AZParadental Facility
Miller Institute of Technology • Phoenix, AZNew Campus
DeVry Technical Institute • Phoenix, AZNew Campus
Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZStudent Housing
Arizona State University • Tempe, AZEnergy Lighting Study
FE Warren Air Force Base • Cheyenne, WYBuilding 31, Base MuseumBuilding 284 Historic RenovationIndoor Pool Center HAVC Upgrades
Laughlin Air Force Base • Laughlin, TXResidence Hall Fire Alarm Upgrades
*Indicates work prior to joining SSR
EducationCIS Metropolitan State College, 1996
CertificationsITSM/ITIL CertifiedMicrosoft Certified (MCP)
Years of Experience23
Joined SSR2008
AffiliationsBuilding Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)
Colorado Association of Healthcare Engineers and Directors (CAHED)
Michael T. BrownTechnology Consultant
Summary / ExpertiseMichael is a Senior Project Manager and a regional practice leader in Denver with more than 22 years of information technology/communication systems experience including design, implementation, and support. His healthcare experience includes seven years as the IT Support Services Manager at a Level I Trauma Center in Denver, CO. Michael’s experience includes data center design and operations, clinical application deployments, developing server and storage strategies, designing business continuity plans, and disaster recovery processes. He also holds a Foundation Certificate for ITIL and certifications from Microsoft.
ExperienceAuraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) • Denver, CO
Library RenovationGrand Junction Community Hospital • Grand Junction, CO
Strategic ConsultingDenver Health & Hospital Authority • Denver, CO
Davis PavilionPeriop RenovationLowry Health ClinicMontbello Health ClinicWestside Clinic550 Acoma
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WYImaging RenovationCancer Wellness CenterEmergency Department AdditionGift ShopParking Structure
Mercy Medical Center • Williston, NDWilliston Birthing Center
Cook Children’s Medical Center • Fort Worth, TXNorth TowerMedical Office Building & Ambulatory Surgery CenterParking StructureData Center Consulting
Cox Medical Center Branson • Branson, MOEmergency Department/Critical Care Unit Addition
Cox Medical Center South • Springfield, MOTower Addition
Regional West Medical Center • Scottsbluff, NECampus Technology Master Planning
Texas Children’s Hospital • Houston, TXPavilion for Women
Veterans Administration Hospitals • Various LocationsMuskogee VASheridan VA
Exempla - Lutheran Medical Center • Wheat Ridge, CONorth Pavilion
Centura - Littleton Adventist Hospital • Littleton, CO5th Floor Remodel
United States Air Force Hospitals • Various LocationsBuckley Air Force Base • Aurora, CO
TEAM MEMBER RESUME
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryIn 2016 SSR was hired to evaluate and upgrade an existing study and take the concept design to 50% Design Development. This work involved the re-evaluated of a previous study that evaluated the replacement of the existing induction units or addition of a new four-pipe fan coil system. Based on conversations with the CU Engineering department, review of the facility, and review of the previous study, it was decided that a four-pipe fan coil system with dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) was the preferred choice.
During the evaluation, SSR reviewed all of the existing building record documentation and talked to the maintenance department to assess the current status of the infrastructure. Site observations were also performed to verify the accuracy of the record drawings. Random above ceiling observations were done to assess the height restrictions in the building’s ceiling system. Evaluation of the existing electrical system was also done to determine the feasibility of adding fan coils to the existing electrical system.
SSR then developed a 50% Design Development drawing package, design narrative, and preliminary cost opinion. The design narrative also included a proposed phasing sequence as the ECOT facility had to remain occupied during construction. The phasing sequence was closely coordinated with CU Engineering to ensure the success of the project and to minimize disruption to adjacent floors. The cost opinion used local labor rates based on other projects done on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus.
At the end of the 50% Design Development the proposed project scope for the complete design was:1. Addition of four-pipe fan coils to replace the existing induction units.2. Upgrading and refurbishment of the existing dedicated outdoor air handler that
currently serves the induction units. 3. Upgrading and refurbishment of the existing exhaust system currently serving
various areas of the building. 4. Upgrading of the control system for the entire facility. 5. Routing of new ductwork and piping from the main pipe chase to the new fan
coils. 6. Modification of the fire protection system to allow for the installation of the
new fan coil system.
The design narrative and preliminary cost opinion then were used to develop a project scope for the renovation of the ECOT facility.
Engineering Center Office Tower (ECOT)Boulder, Colorado
Project TypeHigher Education
OwnerUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Project Size92,226 SF Project Completion2017
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
ContactGregg Kahler 303.735.0556
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryThe project involved the replacement of a 350-ton water cooled chiller, associated cooling tower, and all related chilled water distribution pumps in an existing administrative and office building. The existing zone pumping arrangement included three dedicated chilled water loop zone pumps piped such that each zone could be manually bypassed if necessary. The system pumps were located in a common area with the hot water distribution pumps, which were piped in a similar bypass arrangement. All these pumps were intermingled together resulting in a very complicated and intermingled piping configuration within the plant that was very difficult to operate, troubleshoot, and understand.
SSR evaluated the installed systems in detail to understand the existing distribution system configuration before evaluating and making recommendations about optimizing the pump locations and piping arrangements within the plant for improved service access and piping efficiency. Options for various distributing system concepts were presented and evaluated together with the owner, inclusive of a zoned pumping concept and a parallel manifold arrangement to optimize equipment location configuration, ease of maintenance, and operational efficiencies. The resulting concept provided for a much improved mechanical equipment layout within this chiller plant.
The design concept incorporated the use of temporary chillers to maintain building operation as the schedule dictated that the construction efforts would need to overlap the cooling season.
Administrative and Research Center (ARCE) – Chilling & Cooling Tower ReplacementBoulder, Colorado
Project TypeHigher Education
OwnerUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Construction Cost$800,000 Project Completion2015
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Recent Campus ProjectsBenson Earth Sciences (BESC)University of Colorado, BoulderRenovations of research labs to the specifications of new faculty research and grant needs, including any new equipment. BESC 345 was completed in 2016, and BESC 125A was completed in 2017. We are currently working on BESC 335 and 225.
Speech Language & Hearing Services (SLHS)University of Colorado, BoulderRenovation of the existing heating and cooling system for the building. The new heating system was upgraded to new DDC controls. A new chilled water cooling system using fan coils was installed. The air handler was also replaced as part of this project. All of the fan coils and AHU were placed on a new DDC control system. A new fire sprinkler system was designed and installed.
Additional Campus ProjectsMSSC Facility AssessmentLSTR Facility Systems Assessment & DocumentationGOLD Facility Systems Assessment & DocumentationPORT Facility Systems Assessment & DocumentationRAMY Lab RenovationsENVD RenovationRL2 NSIDC RenovationCIRES As BuiltsECCS RenovationMackey Auditorium RenovationHLMS ENGL Space RenovationHenderson Museum Microclimates
University of Colorado Boulder CampusBoulder, Colorado
Project TypeHigher Education
OwnerUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Construction CostVarious Project Completion2014 - 2017
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryThe UNC Butler-Hancock renovation and addition project is designed to update the functional and energy performance of the existing Butler Hancock Hall on the University of Northern Colorado campus built in the early 1970s. The design of the project provides new classroom, locker room, strength and conditioning, athletic training and office spaces to serve the academic and athletic needs of present and future user groups. The project also provides a new public face for the UNC Athletics Department. The exterior of the addition provides a contemporary aesthetic designed in conjunction with other new construction on the campus. The primary feature in the design to showcase UNC Athletics is the new Event Lobby and Hall of Fame, creating spaces to showcase the sports highlights of the University.
The renovation and addition of the building is a LEED Gold project that has several HVAC and plumbing credits. The building’s mechanical systems were designed in accordance to ASHRAE Standard 55 Thermal Comfort and ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality. ASHRAE’s ventilation requirements were exceeded by 30% to earn the associated LEED credit. New generation of ultra low flow water closets and urinals as well as low flow sensor faucets were specified resulting in a reduction in water consumption of 30%, earning another LEED credit. The LEED prerequisite for refrigerant management was met as well as the requirements for the LEED credit for enhanced refrigerant management.
University of Northern Colorado Butler Hancock Building Additions / RenovationsGreeley, Colorado
Project TypeEducation
OwnerUniversity of Northern Colorado
Construction Cost$8.8 Million
Project Size127,000 SF Project Completion2010
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
ContactNate ReinhardProject Coordinator for Planning & ConstructionUniversity of Northern ColoradoParsons Hall, Campus Box 96Greeley, Colorado 80639970.351.2383
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryEngineering design services for a LEED rated adaptive re-use and addition to the Kendall House. The building is for the Haub School and Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources faculty, staff, and students. The space includes offices, conference rooms and workroom spaces. The addition incorporates sustainable design features including water saving fixtures, solar power and heating panels, and an efficient heating system. LEED Status: Gold.
University of Wyoming Kendall Hall Laramie, Wyoming
Project TypeAddition / Remodel
OwnerUniversity of Wyoming
Construction Cost$900,000Project Size3,500 SF - Remodel4,200 SF - Addition Project Completion2010
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
ContactRock MorganManager, Capital ProjectsUniversity of WyomingFacilities PlanningPhone 307-766-4165Fax 307-766-2255
SummaryColorado College is a small, multi-discipline liberal arts school. Because of the broad range of disciplines, the school needed a comprehensive arts center that could be used by painters, poets, and actors alike. The interior holds a 433-seat auditorium, sound stage, and screening room in addition to classrooms and common areas. Every room in the building can sustain at least three functions, the central atrium has ampitheater seating and is ringed by a catwalk that can be used for fine arts exhibitions. The classrooms were designed to be easily reconfigurable and the technological infrastructure can be adapted to the needs of visiting artists and professors.
Due to the building’s use for performing arts, special attention had to be given to low acoustical noise criteria. The SSR team coordinated with lighting, theatrical, and acoustical designers to provide power for the various theatrical systems that were put into place. Special sound rated transformers were used and all equipment was placed in the basement.
Through the efforts of SSR, the architect, and the building contractor, the Cornerstone Arts Building achieved LEED Gold®.
Colorado College Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts CenterColorado Springs, Colorado
Project TypeEducation
OwnerColorado College
Construction Cost$33.4 Million
Project Size72,419 SF Project Completion2008
Services ProvidedTechnology
ContactCarl Brandenburg719.389.6951
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryVanderbilt University replaced the Kissam Quadrangle dormitories with two new College Halls, Warren College, and Moore College. The site is a major gateway to the university, serving as the backdrop for the primary point-of-arrival from downtown Nashville to Vanderbilt University. Given its visibility and prominence, the traditional, collegiate, gothic style representative of much of the historic campus is highly desirable for this site. Each of the two College Halls are intended to house 350 upper-class undergraduate students. The halls vary in height from four to six levels with a variety of dorm room layouts, including singles, doubles, and suites with multiple rooms and living areas. The halls both connect to the shared Kissam Center that includes dining, meeting rooms, a classroom and courtyard spaces. The project includes below ground parking with 175 parking spaces.
The College Halls connects to the campus central utilities for the steam and electrical needs. Two 700 ton chillers were installed to serve the cooling requirements. Each dorm room or suite has dedicated 4-pipe fan coils that areserved by dedicated outside air units with heat recovery. All common area lighting is connected to a central lighting control system to enable Vanderbilt to have better control of the lighting energy savings purposes.
The project achieved LEED Gold® certification.
Vanderbilt University College Halls (Kissam)Nashville, Tennessee
Project TypeEducation
OwnerVanderbilt University
Construction Cost$115 Million
Project Size400,000 SF660 Beds Project Completion2014
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Technology
ContactKeith Loiseau615.343.5140
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SummaryApogee Stadium is the 31,000 seat home of the University of North Texas football team. The stadium and its surrounding grounds create the perfect atmosphere for tailgating and Mean Green football. The facility features 21 luxury suites, a club level with chair back seating, and several decks for group gatherings and special events. With a state of the art sound system, giant video boards, and abundant restrooms and concessions, this facility is also primed to host high school playoffs, band competitions, commencement ceremonies, and other community events.
The project is the first athletic stadium to receive LEED Platinum® certification. The design included features such as three 100kw wind turbines for on-site energy production and LED light fixtures. The design also provided for all rainwater to be retained on site, preventing any runoff.
SSR was responsible for mechanical, electrical (through design development), plumbing, and fire protection design.
Apogee StadiumDenton, Texas
Project TypeSports & Entertainment
OwnerUniversity of North Texas
Construction Cost$78 Million
Project Size250,000 SF Project Completion2011
Services ProvidedMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
ContactGreg Whittemore214.969.3258
PROJECT EXPERIENCE