James E. Bertelsmeyer Hall Chemical and Biological Engineering Building - Missouri University of Science and Technology

Project:
James E. Bertelsmeyer Hall Chemical and Biological Engineering Building - Missouri University of Science and Technology

Project Type:
New Construction

Description:
The new Chemical and Biological Engineering Building will provide the Chemical and Biological Department a state of the art teaching and research facility. The new facility will consolidate teaching and research activities for this department currently spread over multiple buildings on campus. The proposed program provides needed teaching and research laboratory space, and support spaces, which are critical to the university’s strategic plan. Interactive areas are created that will promote student and faculty interaction that enhances the educational experience on campus. Additional research capacity will provide space for several well-funded research programs that will be relocated to the new complex further enhancing collaborative and interactive research.

This new 68,500 GSF free-standing three-story facility is positioned on the project site to allow maximum green space at the corner to mimic setbacks of other structures located in this area. The architectural concept of the building will combine ornate detail work of older buildings on campus with modernity and simplicity of more recent buildings. Materials proposed for the exterior of the building will be consistent with materials used elsewhere on campus, such as brick and concrete in lighter colors of cream, beige and tan.

The building will be laid out in modules to allow flexibility to meet changing needs in the future. The lower level of this facility will accommodate research laboratories, lecture halls and supporting mechanical and electrical space. First floor will house research laboratories, teaching laboratories, lecture halls, offices, and student gathering space. Second floor will accommodate research laboratories and office space. The penthouse will house a laboratory, provide space for a future laboratory, and be used for mechanical equipment.

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and laboratory systems will be designed for flexibility and will provide state of the art control and energy efficiency. This building will provide equipment space for the new southwest geothermal loop and the building will be supported by the new geothermal system.

The project is planned to be completed in May 2014. This $22,342,848 project is funded with $8,000,000 in Gifts, $2,000,000 from Campus Reserves, and $12,342,848 by Revenue Bonds. The Clark Enersen Partners Science & Research Design Group provided comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for this project.

GSF:
68.500

Completion:
May 2014 estimate

Project Cost:
$22,342,848

Services:
Architecture, Laboratory Planning; Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering;Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration