2021 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - SLCC Jordan Campus Student Center

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Overall Design Guidelines"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As part of the overall Master Plan for the Jordan Campus, a\nCampus Review Board was established to ensure design efforts for campus\nbuildings are consistent with the goals and objectives outlined in the Campus\nDesign Guidelines. The goals of the\nDesign Guidelines include:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Creating a system that provides unity, consistency, and\ncoherence to campus design without suppressing variety and creativity."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Provide further definition of the Master Plan concept in\nways that will not unnecessarily restrict those who translate it into a\nphysical form."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Ensure that no element will be isolated from its physical,\nenvironmental, educations, and conceptual context."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Set the tone for consistent development over time."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The overall architectural vision is defined as High\nDesert\/Great Basin Mountain Regional Architecture and characterized by:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Human-scale."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+A non-institutionalized character."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+The reinterpretation of traditional desert and mountain\nforms and textures."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Reliance on natural organic materials with a timeless\nquality."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+A hierarchy of spaces that provides order without rigidity."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+A sense of openness and intimacy."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"+Sustainable and timeless design that takes advantage of\nsolar orientations."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Programming Requirements\/Cost Data"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The 40,900 square foot Student Center ($16.9 million)\naddresses multiple needs, including making more classroom space available for\nclassrooms and labs, providing consolidated student services, a common area for\nstudents to gather, study and collaborate, and valuable event space that will\nbenefit students and the surrounding community."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Jordan Student Center will enhance the connection\nbetween students and the institution by providing gathering space for student\nclubs\/organizations and study groups; recreation and fitness center; a food\npantry; veteran affairs; a health clinic; meditation room and healthy meal\noptions at reasonable prices."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project was an integrated process that optimized High\nPerformance Building Standards (HPBS), which was a requirement by the State of\nUtah. By means of thorough analysis and computer modeling, this process limits\nthe buildings ecological and economic impact, and targets strategies for\nreducing energy and water consumption. This includes actively and intentionally\nreducing consumption and waste of resources during construction."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This student center benefits from the following design practices."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Utilize energy reduction through LED lighting."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Specified low-flow water fixtures."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022High-efficiency gas fired water heater for domestic hot\nwater needs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022HVAC system utilizes a VAV reheat system. Each VAV box is\ntied to a thermostat to allow individual thermal comfort for each thermostatic\nzone."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Direct evaporative cooling was designed in the HVAC custom\nair handler. Direct evaporative cooling reduces the overall cooling energy\nconsumption of the building."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Air handler supply and relief fans are on VFD\u2019s that allow\nthe fans to run at lower speeds when the building is not at full demand and\ntherefore provide energy savings."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Hot water, chilled water and preheat pumps are on VFD\u2019s\nthat allow the pumps to run aw lower speeds when the building is not at full\ndemand and therefore provide energy savings."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Ample daylighting through large expansive glazing and\nclerestory were practical."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Utilization of low VOC paint and sealants and products with\nhigh recyclable content."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u2022Utilized energy saving programmable controls that\nautomatically turn off after hours and switch back on during hours of operation"]]]]}