Ecotech Institute | LEED Gold

Overview
Size: 60,000 SF
Location: Aurora, CO
​Construction Cost: $7.4 Million
Services: LEED Fundamental Commissioning
Reference:
Rob Walker - Director of Architecture
Rob Walker Architecture
2229 1st Ave S #110
​Birmingham, AL 35233
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Description:
  • 1st and only college dedicated to preparing graduates for careers in renewable energy, sustainable design, energy efficiency and wind turbine technology
  • Conversion of a 100,000 SF aged retail building into a state of the art 60,000 SF educational facility and a 40,000 SF warehouse/storage facility
  • Our partner firm, Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, designed the plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm and electrical systems including an 8 kWdc wind turbine system and a 38 kWdc photovoltaic (solar electric) system comprised of building mounted modules and solar trees
  • The HVAC system utilizes packaged rooftop units with gas heat and VVT damper controls to allow thermostatic controls in classrooms
  • ​Facility Performance Consulting performed the commissioning for the plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, electrical systems, solar systems and wind turbine system