OSU Archer House Renovation

AEC was part of a team that provided architectural and engineering design services for the renovation of Archer House; an existing 5-story 35,000 square foot structure that was built in 1966 as a residence hall and converted in 1968 to an office building. AEC was responsible for providing fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, DDC control, electrical power normal and emergency services, elevator upgrade, data/communication, and lighting engineering services. The scope involved changing the occupancy from use group B to offices to use group R-2 residence hall requiring upgrades to the building to comply with current OBC for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The building upgrades included demolitions, all new fire suppression system (including piping, valves, flow switches, sprinklers, and valve indicator switches), two 80-ton rotary chillers, new domestic hot water heaters, electrical, fire alarm, residence network, plumbing, lighting, elevator, and HVAC systems. The design included renovation of the building’s bathrooms to include 54 new shower/toilet facilities, a public restroom in the lobby, ADA- compliant railings, and new Resident Advisor suites. The new perimeter radiant heating system was provided at the first floor. The construction cost for this project was approximately $4.6M.

Ohio University Shively Residence and Dining Hall Renovation

AEC was part of a design team that prepared construction documents for the renovation of Shively Residence and Dining Hall; a 55,550 square foot, 4 story facility. The residence hall houses 170 students and the dining facility serves approximately 2,800 students on a daily basis. AEC was responsible for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, data/communications, lighting and fire protection engineering services.

Bradford University – Culinary Institute

AEC was retained to provide M/E/P engineering design services for this new 27,750 square foot, single-story culinary school. The new facility includes five kitchen classrooms, conference rooms, lecture theater, computer lab, student dining space, media space, technology education, and administration areas. AEC’s services included design of electrical power distribution, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, interior and site illumination, system control, technology, data/telecommunication including wired and wireless system, multi-media equipment in each classroom, security, and sound systems.

Purdue Memorial Union Renovation

AEC was retained to provide mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering design services for the renovation of the Purdue Memorial Union to create a new Visitor Information Center. The project involved the renovation of 4 rooms into office spaces, conference rooms, and the visitor center. AEC reworked the existing telecommunication and electrical systems to accommodate the new spaces and the addition of interactive kiosks in the visitor center and designed a new HVAC system that focused on energy conservation, safety, convenience, reliability, and comfort of the building occupants. Purdue News featured the renovation and a walk-through of the space.

Vincennes University Gene Haas Training and Education Center

On December 9, 2015, the Gene Haas Training and Education Center at Vincennes University celebrated the opening of their new facility with a Dedication Ceremony in Lebanon, IN.  AEC provided the design services for this 24,000 SF building with flexible laboratories, smart classrooms, lecture hall, conference space, and offices.  Vincennes University will use this facility for CAD, manufacturing, material testing, logistics training, and robotics instructions.

Hocking College Renovations

AEC was retained by Triad Architects to provide M/E/P engineering design services for various improvements to this educational facility and hotel. The $2.5M project included construction of a 9,200 square foot addition to the culinary school, expansion and renovation of the main lobby, and construction of an addition to the hotel’s spa area. The culinary laboratory addition includes a demonstration kitchen, butchering and meat preparation area, a temperature- controlled chocolate kitchen, a pastry kitchen, a computer lab, and other lab / practice kitchens. AEC’s services included design of electrical power distribution, HVAC, plumbing, relocation of grease traps, fire protection, interior and site illumination, system control, technology, data/telecommunication, multi-media equipment in each classroom, security, and sound systems.

University of Toledo Science Center Renovation

AEC was part of a team that was selected by the University of Toledo to prepare construction documents for the renovation of two existing laboratory / science facilities, Bowman-Oddy and Wolfe Hall. The renovation covered 21,291 square feet of space that will be used to support the University’s Center for Biosphere Restoration Research facility (CBRR). AEC was responsible for the design of the HVAC system renovations for both buildings. The building achieved LEED Silver certification through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

OSU North Residential District Development

AEC is part of a Design/Build team that was selected for a comprehensive project that will add a new residential district to OSU’s North campus. The project is part of an initiative to improve student experiences beyond the classroom and will allow for a two-year on-campus residency requirement. AEC’s responsibilities consist of providing MEPT engineering services for two new facilities and renovations to the existing residential high-rise towers on north campus. The new facilities AEC is responsible for include a new 3-story athletic center for exercise and multi- purpose activity. The second building designed is a two story glass structure with a mini student union and food court on the first level and a banquet hall on the located on the second level designed for multiple group activities and presentations. In the basement, AEC designed a mini plant for domestic and heating hot water to serve 6 other buildings in the vicinity. The renovation work in the towers includes lobby additions for Drackett Tower, Taylor Tower and Jones Tower which will improve the access into the existing towers and provide much needed areas for community activities. Each building design was part of a USGBC LEED submittal which is ongoing and each building is being fully commissioned.

Purdue Hicks Library Renovation

AEC was retained to provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering design services for the Purdue Hicks Undergraduate Library Renovation. The project involved relocating HVAC lines to accommodate ceiling changes, upgrading interior power and telecommunication systems, adjustments to the fire protection system to accommodate ceiling changes, and the removal/addition of plumbing fixtures and systems. The newly renovated library allowed for more open study areas and dedicated group study areas. Purdue News featured the renovation and “Hicks Renovation Celebration”.