This project involved the design and construction administration of Ithaca College Gateway Admission Building. This project includes office and programming space for Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Executive Offices, Provost, Forum area and three story atrium.
Services included HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and electrical system design. Special systems design includes security, data card access and fire alarm designs. The atrium HVAC system contains a smoke purge system and a natural draft ventilation system for transitions days.
The plumbing system contains rain water harvesting to reduce the annual potable water consumption by 87%. Rain water shall be used for flush valves (urinals and water closets) to reduce the potable water consumption of the facility. The facility shall be heated and cooled using ground source heat pumps. The design team is attempting LEED Platinum Certification.