LOCATION
Waterloo, Iowa

AREA
66,000 GSF

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
To meet the demands of the current healthcare workforce, Hawkeye Community College (HCC) reconfigured its health science building, Grundy Hall, to be an all-encompassing and immersive learning space for students. The new facility includes a dental clinic, science labs, and hybrid health labs. In addition, the simulation facilities and active learning classroom labs help to create a multi-disciplinary hub for students to prepare for the workforce.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• The mechanical system design included central variable volume air handling units with sensible heat-pipe energy recovery.
• The heat is supplied from campus steam and central chilled water from a new water cooler chiller on grade with backup chilled water from the campus chilled water system.
• The laboratory’s compressed air, vacuum, exhaust, and space pressurization control systems were designed to support instructional laboratory functions.
• The electrical power and fire alarm systems were designed to support instruction, simulation, clinical, and socialization functions.
• A natural gas-powered emergency generator was provided for emergency and optional standby loads, including backup of the dental clinic.
• The electrical power, lighting, and ventilation systems were designed to support an ambulance bay addition.
• The lighting system includes architectural LED lighting controlled through a fully networked lighting control system.
• Cable tray and low-voltage pathways were provided.

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