LOCATION
Omaha, Nebraska

AREA
32,000 GSF

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) provides free services to women experiencing domestic assault, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking and their children. The WCA’s services not only help victims create a safe and substantial life for themselves and their families but also advocate for prevention by educating the community. This new space allows WCA to grow its services and provide more services to its community.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• A direct digital control (DDC) system controls the HVAC system, including operating modes of air terminal units and space carbon dioxide sensors, which control air handling unit ventilation rates for energy savings.
• LED lighting is used throughout the interior and exterior of the building. Controls include on/off switching and occupancy sensors. Dimming is used in specific areas such as consult rooms, multipurpose rooms, classrooms, and group consult rooms.
• A wet-pipe system provides fire protection.
• Telecommunication systems, pathways, and equipment were designed to provide reliable communications to serve WCA’s current needs and allow for future growth.
• The communications system utilizes a combination of copper backbone cabling and optical fiber backbone cabling.
• Audiovisual systems were designed for a variety of spaces, including conference rooms, a multipurpose room, and select offices. Features of these systems include:
  • Sound reinforcement system, including loudspeakers, to provide acceptable sound coverage and distribution throughout the space.
  • A control system utilizing wall-mount touch panels or push-button stations can control the room’s video, sound, and lighting.
• Electronic video surveillance cameras were designed for strategic locations, including outside entrances.
• An electronic access control system with card readers, electric locks, and door status monitoring was installed at designated exterior and interior doors.

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