BBS Architects Engineers

Iowa State University

College of Human Sciences

Construction Data:

  • Human Nutritional Sciences Building: 34,400 SF
  • LeBaron Hall: 61,500 SF
  • MacKay Hall: 86,400 SF
  • Palmer Building: 34,400 SF

Completion Date: January 2014

Evolving space needs in four linked buildings near the heart of the ISU campus initiated this study of the building systems to determine how well the existing buildings will support programmatic needs. The Dean of the College and Facilities Planning and Management requested a summative graphic document that would quickly communicate conclusions reached in the study. A series of green-yellow-red color coded plans summarize good-fair-poor conditions for each primary system. A detailed narrative and spreadsheets provide the in-depth information needed to support future maintenance and planning strategies by the University.

BBS Architects | Engineers reviewed existing drawings and performed a visual assessment to prepare the report. Conditions and capacities of each primary site and building system were assessed including primary mechanical and electrical equipment. Architectural spatial quality was also reviewed. Corridor and wayfinding systems, restroom locations and capacities, and general visual characteristics of entrances and primary spaces were documented.

Extension 4-H Youth Building
Food Sciences Building - Room 2379 Renovation
Lance and Ellie's Sandwich Shop
MacKay Hall Auditorium Renovation
Des Moines Public Market
ETRC Howe Hall
Union Drive Community Center Renovations
Goodnow Hall Restoration & Renovation
Levitt Center for University Advancement
LeBaron Hall Replacement Study
ETRC Hoover Hall
Sabin Hall Renovation – LEED Gold
Chemistry Building Addition & Renovation
Geoffroy Residence Hall
Beardshear Hall Remodeling
VRAC C6 and Office Suite
Biological Sciences Facility
Coover Hall Infrastructure Study
Memorial Union Food Court
Lied Recreation Center - New Heating Water Plant
Kemin Food Sciences Lab Renovation
Ames Laboratory Metal Development and Wilhelm Hall Electrical Upgrades
Ames Laboratory TASF and Spedding Hall Arc Flash Study
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