Roskens Hall, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
- $13 million renovation of 83,770 sf facility, where final LEED Silver design resulted with 20% savings of ASRAE Standard 90.1-2004.
- FanWall Technologies, an integrated system of fans, motors, cabinetry, controls and accessories for the large air handling unit. The system provides quiet and vibration-free operation, optimized energy efficiency from design minimum to maximum flow, redundancy and low-cost maintenance and service.
- Control of the HVAC system for individual offices provides a high level of thermal comfort.
- Generator provides back-up power for life safety systems and IT.
- Low flow water closets, urinals, and lavatories to conserve water.
- Voice evacuation fire alarm system for mass notification.
- Data cable system, Voice Over IP phones, and HD audiovisual system.
- LED, fluorescent, and daylighting.
- State-of-the-art grounding electrode system provides the lowest resistance for sensitive electronic equipment.
- Electronic metering and web-enabled building management system provides real-time data for monitoring energy use.
- Classroom CO2 controls to monitor ventilation system; ensures system maintains design requirements at maximum efficiency based on number of occupants by controlling damper at VAV box.
- Dedicated telecommunications room on each of the six floors meets TIA / EIA standards.
- Security system, digital displays, and master clock powered over ethernet.
- ACEC Nebraska Honor Award.
- IES Illumination Merit Award.
