There are many air quality concerns and HVAC design challenges associated with indoor pools. Recently, PBA, was tasked with meeting those challenges, for the Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, IM Sports West Pool / Locker Room HVAC Replacement project.
PBA provided MEP design engineering services for the new University of Detroit Mercy Student Fitness Center. The facility which will be completed in two-phases, includes a two-court gymnasium with an elevated running track, weight fitness areas and a group exercise room.
The 63,000 GSF Crisler Center renovation project at The University of Michigan was awarded LEED Gold for its extensive energy efficient features, including MEP engineering and architectural lighting design services.
PBA provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and lighting design services for the new LEED certified 204,856 GSF, 5,000-seat, state-of-the-art, University of Notre Dame hockey facility.
There are many air quality concerns and HVAC design challenges associated with indoor pools. Recently, PBA, was tasked with meeting those challenges, for the Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, IM Sports West Pool / Locker Room HVAC Replacement project.
For the Michigan State University, HVAC natatorium renovation and upgrade project, the design team including MSU, PBA and Novus Environmental, along with other team consultants, were able to make a direct correlation between Trichloramine formation and off-gassing from indoor pools, and the adverse health effects that the gas was having on swimmers, coaches and facility personnel.From that correlation, PBA and its engineering design time were able to provide an effective HVAC design solution to resolve the issue of off-gassing, through a unique ventilation process.
In addition, the application of advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling was used for evaluating and improving the HVAC design in the natatorium, and for highlighting conditions under the existing system operation.
PBA provided MEP design engineering services for the new University of Detroit Mercy Student Fitness Center. The facility which will be completed in two-phases, includes a two-court gymnasium with an elevated running track, weight fitness areas and a group exercise room. A two-story lobby/study lounge, along with men’s and women’s locker rooms and an administrative office area are also included. Phase II will include a natatorium featuring an eight lane competition pool with spectator seating, men’s and women’s locker rooms and alumni space.
The new Fitness Center will be used for many campus events, as it is the largest climate controlled space on campus. Multiple levels of lighting, HVAC controls, power and technology systems were designed and strategically located to provide flexibility to maximize use of the spaces.
The building was designed with an abundance of glass on the inside and out, making lighting control a critical element to its design. Daylight sensing was provided on the inside of the building along the perimeter so that artificial lighting will automatically turn off when sufficient natural light is present. Not only does this provide energy savings, it also provides a warm natural, inviting atmosphere.
The 63,000 GSF Crisler Center renovation project at The University of Michigan was awarded LEED Gold for its extensive energy efficient features, including MEP engineering and architectural lighting design services.
Phase I of the renovation focused on making high-priority infrastructure improvements to the existing facility including electrical, mechanical and plumbing system improvements. Mechanical infrastructure upgrades included replacement of the arena air handling units, improved locker room ventilation, and the addition of an emergency smoke purge system in the concourse area.
Serving a capacity of over 12,700 building occupants necessitated water efficiency, and the overhaul of the arena’s plumbing system was crucial. New restrooms are equipped with waterless urinals, dual flush water closets with automatic flush valves, and automatic low-flow lavatory faucets. Kitchen areas feature low-flow sinks, while locker rooms highlight low-flow showerheads. Lighting also played a major role in both energy efficiency and enhancing the attendees experience.
PBA provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing and lighting design services for the new LEED certified 204,856 GSF, 5,000-seat, state-of-the-art, University of Notre Dame hockey facility, which features:
