Submitted by Miller Bonded Inc. This LEED silver, 196,000-sq-ft building in Albuquerque replaces an aging facility and houses three state agencies. The building’s agencies provide a crucial analytical resource for the surveillance and detection of infectious, environmental and chemical hazards, requiring the air to be continuously filtered and exhausted after being conditioned. Construction included extensive installation of specialty laboratory equipment and related services such as high-performance fume hoods. Photo: Tom Payne Each agency has its own entrance, sally port and shared spaces, following a structural grid based on a laboratory module that repeats throughout the building. A tight, sloping site
Submitted by Kitchell The new east wing of the high-end retail center added 215,000 sq ft of retail space and a two-level, underground parking structure, but not before the team demolished the existing parking garages and a defunct department store. Photo:Richard Maack The addition incorporates significant natural light via skylights and oversized windows, and seamlessly integrates into the existing facility. Warm interior finishes connect the indoor space with the outdoor desert southwest, while luxurious amenities such as a full-service concierge, fine dining establishments and comfortable outdoor seating capture the feeling of a resort. Thanks to an efficient phasing strategy and
Submitted by Gerald A. Martin, Ltd Designed to achieve LEED platinum, this Albuquerque complex adds 66 units of affordable housing to aid low- and middle-income families. It’s the first such project in the nation to receive funding for carbon offsets. The U-shaped complex features a gull-wing roof to collect rainwater that is dispersed to an enclosed courtyard via a 5,000 gallon underground cistern. Each unit includes oversized windows and private balconies, providing amenities that contribute to quality of life for residents. Recycled materials were used throughout, and every unit has Energy Star appliances. A bold color scheme, native landscaping and
Submitted by MMC, Inc This facility at the Clark County Water Reclamation District’s Central Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, is designed to be completely automated and self-sufficient, running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Photo:Joe Bustos Construction included solids pumping, transmission and dewatering facilities. Features include two huge storage tanks for primary and thickened waste-activated sludge, feed pumps, eight centrifuges capable of producing 575 tons of dewatered cake daily and a cake conveyance system. Most of this is contained inside a very complex, multi-story building with a contemporary architectural fa�ade to blend in with the surrounding area. The fully-automated
Submitted by Kells + Craig Architects, Inc The first phase of a community complex serving the Atrisco neighborhood in Albuquerque, this project is the culmination of 20 years of neighborhood advocacy. It includes an audio/visual room devoted to the collection of the oral and written histories of long-term residents of this 300 year old town. Photo RGB Photography The 18,000-sq-ft interior features a pool, child-care center, gaming and crafting rooms and offices. A senior dining area and a community kitchen support a multi-purpose meeting room, which is strikingly open and spacious. Residents of this traditional farming community can teach agricultural
Submitted by Sletten Construction of Nevada, Inc. This career development campus promotes a sense of community while fostering relationships with industry partners. Totaling 200,000 sq ft, the project’s eight buildings are made up of one- and two-story concrete tilt panels with membrane roofing. The 45-acre site includes a softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts and a campus courtyard. Photo Ryan Sisti/Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects Photo Ryan Sisti/Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects The project was completed one month ahead of schedule due in large part to careful planning and execution of the tilt panel erection, which despite a wide assortment of panel
Submitted by Sites Southwest LLC Outdoor learning environments and classrooms are a highlight at this Albuquerque school, focusing on four essential learning objectives including imagination and interaction. The landscape features a wildlife habitat and an archaeological digging area, with a classroom showcasing traditional Native American plants. Terraced playgrounds unify the school’s landscape with the surrounding mountains, while adjacent open land blends into the grounds to promote sustainability. Student interaction is encouraged through climbing areas and music gardens, and learners can choose to navigate challenge circuits or cultivate fruits and vegetables. Photo Sites Southwest, LLC Owner: Albuquerque Public Schools Landscape Architect:
Submitted by Sundt Construction, Inc This LEED gold project resulted through collaboration between citizen groups, the private sector and government. This new facility replaces Tucson’s aging Fire Station #1 and is named for the original 1909 Fire Central, displaying that station’s historic “Five Mile Bell” in its prominent bell tower. Photo:Cooperthwaite Photography The 70,000-sq-ft,, two-story structure includes firefighter living accommodations, six apparatus bays, fire department offices, an emergency operations center and a public museum, all constructed over a below-grade, two-level secure parking garage. Built within the confines of Tucson’s historic barrio, the structure features traditional materials, finishes and forms. An
Submitted by McCarthy Building Cos., Inc. This $5.4-million joint venture serves a dual purpose in providing Las Vegas with a fire station and the college with classroom space for its Fire Science programs. Photo Geoff Godzik, Maccarthy Building COS. The interior features a 15-ft, floor-to-ceiling glass wall inside the lobby, allowing students and visitors an opportunity to observe the dynamic nature of firefighting and emergency services inside the four-bay fire station. Six types of building materials, including stone tile, aluminum composite panels and EIFS, comprise the building’s exterior skin. At night, the interior light shining through translucent panels gives the
Submitted by Q&D Construction, Inc. This project relocates the TSA screening equipment and operations to the back of house, while in the public areas, combining ticketing, baggage check-in and a remodeled lobby featuring modern finishes and a theme that represents the natural landscapes and recreation activities of the Lake Tahoe region. The automated baggage screening system is efficient, and features an ergonomic lift-assist system in baggage inspection, a first in any airport. Photo Q&D CONSTRUCTION, INC. A large temporary structure was installed to allow airline ticketing to proceed without interruption and shortened the construction schedule by two years, saving over
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