St. Cloud Orthopedic Center - New Facility

The new 60,000-square-foot design/build project required full mechanical and electrical (M&E) design/engineering services. Controls and daylighting strategies addressed the need for reduced energy costs.

Location

St. Cloud, MN

Industry

Healthcare

Square Footage

60,000

Services Provided

Controls Design, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection, Mechanical Engineering

Challenge

When St. Cloud Orthopedics was planning a new 60,000-square-foot facility, they needed full mechanical and electrical (M&E) design/engineering services. The two-story building houses clinical and therapy space on the first floor, office and administration space is on the second floor, and medical records storage and staff parking are on the basement level. The project has been designed to accommodate future expansion.

Approach

The design features include a geothermal, water-to-water heat pump system providing an efficient energy source for the building’s cooling and heating demands. A central air handling system with energy recovery and variable air volume controls provides the building with comfortable conditioned air. High-efficiency lighting and lighting control and daylighting strategies further reduce energy costs while providing desired lighting needs.