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University of Iowa
Coralville, IA |
Client Challenge:
Design a data center that meets “Tier 3” requirements and will withstand an F3 tornado while qualifying for LEED Silver Certification, a requirement for all new construction at University of Iowa facilities.
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SVPA Solution:
The new data center will support the academic/administrative and collegiate-hosted services, hospital computing (HCIS) and research computing. In order to meet LEEd criteria, the main building material will be precast concrete. In addition, high efficiency mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems will be provided for the facility.
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Sustainable Design Techinques:
- Precast concrete
- High efficiency mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Regional and high-recycled content materials
- Enhanced building commissioning
- Construction waste salvage and recycling
- Pavement/hardscape materials with high Solar Reflectance Index values
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Completion Date:
2011
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Project Size:
45,324 sf
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Type of Delivery:
Construction Management
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Work Team:
- Bob Ormsby, AIA, LEED AP
- Jon Oosterhuis, AIA
- Leslie Wilson, IIDA, LEED AP
- Confluence
- Shive Hattery
- Charles Saul Engineering
- HP Critical Facilities Services
- Facility Dynamics Engineering
- The Weidt Group
- Ryan Companies USA
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Became an SVPA client in: 1967
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University of Iowa The precast exterior helps meet LEED requirements through its efficiency, insulating qualities, and recycled content
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