Wellness Center
Additional Info
Award Winner : Arcticor Structures
Architectural Excellence : This 2 storey, 4882 sq ft. fitness and exercise facility is custom designed to provide for the personal fitness requirements of employees working in remote camp settings. The design of this structure is configured in such a way to maximize the limited access and space, while ensuring the facility operates in conjunction with the pre-existing structures on-site. As the facility is complexed to fit into pre-determined space limitations, an open design is utilized to accommodate usage requirements. To achieve this, engineered lumber is used for both the roof and floor support beams in order to aide larger clear spans and enable the facility’s configuration along the lines of a typical fitness facility. The lower level is intended to contain all free weights and weight machines, while the upper floor is intended to contain all aerobics type equipment. The primary entrance and exit is accomplished thru the existing heated structure corridor for further convenience to facility users.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : Energy efficiency is a primary concern in the design and build of facilities set for use in remote climate regions. To provide lower operating costs, the design incorporates perpendicular roof structural members allowing for R-30 insulation in the lower level, and spray installed urethane insulation in the upper level – providing for a roof R-value of greater than R-70. 2x6 wall systems are insulated with high performance R-21 insulation, and 14” floors are insulated to R-54. Point of use water heaters are utilized to draw energy only when hot water is being used, as opposed to continually running heaters that keep heated water on a constant basis. To decrease maintenance costs, the facility is equipped with advanced quality Mcquay air handling systems. Their integral controls provide continuous monitoring of building requirements and blend conditioned air with external air to increase efficiency. 2” rigid insulation plenums also serve to reduce heat loss and wasted energy.
Design Firm Name : GP Architects
Occupied Date : 7/21/2008
Production Start Date : 1/1/2008
Project Location City : Nuiqsut
Project Location State Name : AK
Technical Innovation : Technical innovation plays an important role in design of this facility, given the challenge of providing typical fitness amenities in harsh climate settings. The building is equipped with a positive pressure, continuous operation HVAC system to provide the large volume of air exchange required in fitness facilities, while alleviating the snow infiltration prevalent to structures on the northern coast of Alaska. The system is capable of sustaining gym-type interior temperatures in exterior temperatures that range below -60F. Endura EcoScore athletic rubber flooring covers the buildings workout areas, and is specifically designed for interior, multi-functional use in athletic facilities. EcoScore is a LEED approved flooring that reduces noise and provides excellent impact resistance, while being easy to clean, anti-slip and free of harmful chemicals. In addition, above average 9’6” ceilings heights are provided to accommodate full range of motion during physical exercise.
Total Square Feet : 4882
Category : Relocatable: Institutional or Assembly: under 5,000 sq. ft.