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.

Beardshear Hall Office Renovation
Geoffroy Residence Hall
Arizona Farm Bureau Center
Theodore Roosevelt High School Natatorium Improvements
Corporate Highrise
Richard Bolling Federal Building Study and Arc Flash Assesment
Camp Dodge Chapel Addition and Renovation
Utah Farm Bureau Center
New Office
Terminal
IADA Office Renovation
BBS at 219 8th Street
ETRC Howe Hall
Hospital Emergency Room Renovation & Expansion
MacKay Hall Auditorium Renovation
Parking Garage
Hub Tower Office Tenant Improvement
Ames Laboratory Metal Development and Wilhelm Hall Electrical Study
ABC - Office Build-Out
Moulton Performing & Visual Arts Signature School
VRAC C6 and Office Suite
ETRC Hoover Hall
Union Drive Community Center Renovations
Camp Dodge Urban Assault Course
Science Center - New Facility
Monroe Elementary School Improvements
Dodge House Renovations
Chemistry Building Addition & Renovation
Sabin Hall Renovation – LEED Gold
Hub Tower Conference Center
Camp Dodge Pool Campus Improvements
Lance and Ellie's Sandwich Shop
Executive Suites Renovation
Beardshear Hall Remodeling
Ames Laboratory TASF and Spedding Hall Arc Flash Study
Iowa City Federal Building - VHA Renovations
Wyoming Farm Bureau Center
Food Sciences Building - Room 2379 Renovation
Ames Laboratory Metal Development and Wilhelm Hall Electrical Upgrades
Memorial Union Food Court
Catholic Pastoral Center Rehabilitation
Home Office Building with Expansion
Iowa Events Center
Reid “E” Research Facility
Coover Hall Infrastructure Study
Corporate Headquarters Renovation
Covered Walkway
Extension 4-H Youth Building
219 Eighth Street
Biological Sciences Facility
Administration Building Renovation and Addition
Minnesota Farm Bureau Center
Kemin Food Sciences Lab Renovation
Lincoln High School Improvements
Office Renovation
Global Neighbors
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Federal Building Study and Arc Flash Assessment
LeBaron Hall Replacement Study
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