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Wilson Technical Community College - LEED Gold
Location:
Wilson, NC
Size and Construction Cost:
16,000 SF - $2.75 Million
Services:
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Alarm Engineering Designs
Description:
Wilson Community College – Wilson, NC – LEED Gold: is a
member of the North Carolina Community College System and is dedicated to
providing advanced training for the citizens of Wilson County, North Carolina.
The college was charted in 1958 and continues to experience growth. In 2003,
the college embarked on its journey to make the campus a “Green” campus. One
milestone in that journey was the realization of the Student Center LEED Gold project.
“This new building will set the pace for a new
direction for the College as it strives to be a leader
in the use of environmentally friendly technologies
and sustainable programs.”
- Dr. Rusty Stephens, President of Wilson Community College.
Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, Inc. designed the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm for the 16,000 SF LEED Gold Student Center. There was a nearly 40% realized energy savings as a result of the many energy efficient design features incorporated into the center. Some highlights include; a geothermal source heat pump, energy efficient windows and insulation, as well as lighting controls to automate the lights to dim when natural light is available. The mechanical system used was a geothermal heat pump system that uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth as its means to reject and/or draw heat. These systems are much more efficient than conventional air-source heat pumps that reject heat to the hot air during the summer months and draw heat from the cold air during the winter months. In addition, due to the limited site area, a direct exchange system was utilized in lieu of a typical water based geothermal system. In the direct exchange system, the refrigerant loops are placed in direct contact with the earth. This leads to a more efficient system and a significant reduction in the amount of space required on the site.
Wilson, NC
Size and Construction Cost:
16,000 SF - $2.75 Million
Services:
Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Alarm Engineering Designs
Description:
Wilson Community College – Wilson, NC – LEED Gold: is a
member of the North Carolina Community College System and is dedicated to
providing advanced training for the citizens of Wilson County, North Carolina.
The college was charted in 1958 and continues to experience growth. In 2003,
the college embarked on its journey to make the campus a “Green” campus. One
milestone in that journey was the realization of the Student Center LEED Gold project.
“This new building will set the pace for a new
direction for the College as it strives to be a leader
in the use of environmentally friendly technologies
and sustainable programs.”
- Dr. Rusty Stephens, President of Wilson Community College.
Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, Inc. designed the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm for the 16,000 SF LEED Gold Student Center. There was a nearly 40% realized energy savings as a result of the many energy efficient design features incorporated into the center. Some highlights include; a geothermal source heat pump, energy efficient windows and insulation, as well as lighting controls to automate the lights to dim when natural light is available. The mechanical system used was a geothermal heat pump system that uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth as its means to reject and/or draw heat. These systems are much more efficient than conventional air-source heat pumps that reject heat to the hot air during the summer months and draw heat from the cold air during the winter months. In addition, due to the limited site area, a direct exchange system was utilized in lieu of a typical water based geothermal system. In the direct exchange system, the refrigerant loops are placed in direct contact with the earth. This leads to a more efficient system and a significant reduction in the amount of space required on the site.
