Fort Carson SOS Battalion Support HQ Facility
Additional Info
Award Winner : Comark Building Systems, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : The planning rational for the new landmark Military Special Forces Head Quarters at Ft. Carson was based on a desire to create a self contained building that visually complimented the existing architectural environment. Under the strict supervision of the Army Corp of Engineers, the building design used the same standing seam metal roof, windows, and full brick veneer surface to match the existing high-spec aesthetic. Entrance canopies were installed on site. Gypcrit, a highly durable concrete-like material, was used for floors finished with commercial carpet and tile coverings. The building has three large classrooms, resource center, message center, men and women’s restrooms, display cased vestibule, staff offices, filing and storage rooms, commander group reception area, business center, four command offices, SIPRNET network room, conference room, six offices with common meeting areas, mechanical room, storage room, recycle room, electrical room, and locker facilities with showers.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The building was designed to improve thermal performance in this Colorado high mountain zone. Insulation was increased to additional R-rates in attic spaces. Greater energy efficiencies were achieved with the advanced DDC energy management system. Energy management systems control the heating and cooling from a remote location. Lighting in unoccupied rooms is controlled by occupancy sensors. Setback windows reduced direct sunlight heat build-up. Accelerated construction in the manufacturing process and associated safety risk reduction methods employed both in and out of the factory provided a cost effective building solution both architecturally and functionally.
Design Firm Name : Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.
Occupied Date : 2/8/2009
Production Start Date : 10/8/2008
Project Location City : Colorada Springs
Project Location State Name : CO
Technical Innovation : The Military Special Services HQ building was mandated to be self contained for security purposes. Centralized utility and electrical rooms were pre-set at the factory. The complex HVAC system was site installed. A complete wet fire suppression system was designed and installed so that it could be fully loaded to handle the building’s independent sprinkler system. Secure rooms were created for military SIPRNET and COMM systems. Conduit pathways for the wiring network with an upgraded high speed communication system, and a mass notification system and centralized fire alarm were all configured at the time of manufacture. A full sprinkler system was a 90% off-site manufacturing process. Conduit pathways for the wiring network with an upgraded high speed communication system, mass notification system and centralized fire alarm were all configured at the time of manufacture.
Total Square Feet : 15000
Category : Permanent: Office: over 10,000 sq. ft.