ASHRAE 15 & 34

In order to comply with refrigeration concentration limits set in these standards, small office spaces and classrooms were connected to adjacent spaces with a low 12x8 door louver.

Sound Attenuation

In order to achieve a quieter black box studio, additional ductwork was added to the return side of the system. The 15 ton system was reduced more than 20 dB with these soundlined elbows.

Work in Progress

The third level of the Tatem Arts center is scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2016. This level will be dedicated to staff offices and a film photo lab.

Art Gallery

The walls of the entry lobby double as a gallery for student work.

Art Gallery

The walls of the entry area double as a gallery for student work.

Hood College Tatem Arts Center

The full building renovation at the Tatem Arts Center included 6,500 sq. ft. of new addition, 6,500 sq. ft. of new usable infill spaces, and 52,000 sq. ft. of renovated space. Along with the upgrade of interior finishes, the MEP renovation consisted of the replacement of the existing chiller and boiler plant with variable refrigerant volume (VRF) and dedicated outside air systems (DOAS). The new HVAC systems were installed with an automatic temperature control (ATC) system which allows for remote interface and monitoring. The electrical upgrades included an upgrade to high efficiency lighting. The rear addition provided ADA accessibility through the installation of a new elevator and new accessible restrooms on each floor. The final phase of the project converted the unoccupied attic space into staff offices. In total, the project created more than 20,000 sq. ft. of space that was formerly not utilized without disrupting hardly any of the existing campus layout.

Hood College Tatem Arts Center

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