Mountain States & Southwest Construction NewsBest Projects2016

Higher Education/Research Award of Merit - Southwest Applied Technology College Health and Technology Building

SWATC Health Professions and Trades Building
Cedar City, Utah
Award of Merit

Owner: SWATC
Lead Design: Method Studio Inc.
Structural Engineer: Reaveley Engineers + Associates
Civil Engineer: Platt & Platt Inc.
MEP Engineer: Van Boerum & Frank Associates
Electrical Engineer: Spectrum Engineers
General Contractor: Hughes General Contractors Inc.

The SWATC Health Professions and Trades Building is a prototype for the state’s new high-performance building standards. The criteria are extremely stringent, and this project features one of the most tightly sealed building envelopes in the state. Other efficiencies include a glycol chiller, heat-recovery units, highly efficient boilers and pumps and LED lighting and controls with occupant sensors.

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