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Building Statistics I

 General Building Information                                     

Building Name
Building Location
Building Type

Corporate Campus Building 7

Southwest Region, United States

Mixed-use lab and office

Building Size

360,000 square feet

Dates of Construction

August 2015 - December 2017

Delivery Method

Design-Bid-Build

Contract Type

Guaranteed Maximum Price

 Project Team                                                             

Owner

Undisclosed

Architect
General Contractor
Structural Engineer
MEP Designer
Electrical Contractor
MP Contractor

 Architecture                                                                                                                                                     

Corporate Campus Building 7 is one of four structures on a large, 76-acre campus. Its L-shape is mirrored by an adjacent building, creating a flow from one structure to the next. The sleek, smooth façade does not take attention away from the other buildings but rather integrates with them. Having both lab and office space under the same roof streamlines the research process for the owner and maximizes collaboration between occupants. While the lab spaces are typically enclosed for privacy, the office spaces are open and airy. A large portion of the office space façade consists of a glass curtain wall, which allows maximum light to enter the space. 14 foot floor-to-floor heights add verticality to the interior as well. Contained on the first floor is a fully functional fitness center. Additionally, both ends of the building contain atriums (pictured right, bottom) that extend from the plaza level to the fourth floor. These atriums allow occupants to travel from floor to floor in an open space and add an exciting, yet functional, feature to the building. Another exciting space the building features is the green roof, located on the east end plaza level. The roof offers a gathering space for occupants and overlooks the south end of the campus. It is accessible from inside the building and also has an exterior staircase that leads down to ground level.

 Enclosure                                                                                                                                                         

The façade consists of a combination glass curtain wall, precast concrete panels, and metal panel wall assemblies. Covering the mechanical equipment on the roof is a 28-foot tall metal louver and screen system, constructed for aesthetic purposes. U-factors for the exterior wall assemblies range from 0.026 (at high roof level) to 0.195 (at north side retaining wall). An example of a typical exterior wall assembly can be seen to the left. Metal framing is typical in the assemblies, with the thickness and R-value of the insulation differing depending on the wall location. Being located in a dry, hot region of the United States, the enclosure will work to slow heat from entering the building rather than leaving. Adjustable sun shades on the windows allow occupants to control sun exposure and thus thermal comfort. The roof holds most of the mechanical equipment for the building and thus has significant structural steel members. Both high and low roof levels utilize a PVC single ply roof membrane, painted white to reflect heat from both the sun and the mechanical equipment. Despite there being a green roof, the project is not pursuing a LEED or any other sustainability certification.

 Zoning & Codes                                                                 

For purposes of confidentiality, zoning cannot be discussed. Many applicable codes also cannot be identified for the same reason. Some general code requirements include ANSI-C2-2 (National Electrical Safety Code) and CFR-0.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy). After further research, the building has no historical requirements.

Building Statistics II

To learn more about the primary engineering systems within Corporate Campus Building 7, click on the image to the right.

 Primary Engineering Systems                                             

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