New Science Center Project Description This project consists

New Science Center Project Description: This project consists of a complete renovation of the original Boehm Building as well as a four story addition. Upon completion, The New Science Center will be the cornerstone building on campus. This academic building will encompass the biology, chemistry, marine science, physics, geography, geology, physical science, and astronomy departments. It will house offices, classrooms, laboratories, and lecture halls. General Information: § Project Location: Kutztown, PA § Project Team: Design Team: STV Architects (Architectural, Structural, MEP) Construction Management: V. L. Rendina § Total Addition Size: 70, 000 S. F. § Total Building Cost: $16, 281, 706 § Dates of Construction: March 2002 – May 2003 Mechanical System: § § Forced Air System AHUs located on roof Exhaust in labs provided by fume hoods Fully Sprinklered for Fire Protection Structural System: § Foundation: Concrete Grade Beams and Piers § Superstructure: Composite Decking Electrical System: § Splice into existing 13. 2 KV campus distribution feeder § Backup provided by 200 KW/250 KVA Diesel Engine Generator on Composite Steel Frame with lateral resisting moment connections § Exterior Materials: Face brick to match existing. Spray-Applied Foam Roofing. Images courtesy of kutztown. edu, engr. psu. edu/ae and STV Architects Allison Lamb Structural Option