The University of New Hampshire completed the renovation and expansion of Spaulding Hall in Durham in late July of 2024. Ellenzweig designed the $89 million project to provide the Department of Biological Sciences with state-of-the-art research labs, core facilities, instructional settings, and collaborative learning venues. Slated to achieve LEED certification, the sustainable structure collocates programs in biochemistry, neuroscience, ecology, cell culture, medical laboratory science, and anatomy and physiology.
Built by Skanska USA, the three-phase development involved the construction of a 47,500-sf addition and the renovation of 82,500 sf of existing space. A new central plant energy system was created to enhance operational efficiencies, with significant oversight required to coordinate the installation of the steam, chilled water, and hot water services. Konvekta technologies were integrated to reduce the amount of preheat steam needed for the outside air, as well as eliminating the necessity for satellite chillers in the building. This yielded greater energy recovery for not only waste heat but also for displaced cooling.
Work began on the transformation of Spaulding Hall in 2019.
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Ellenzweig
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Architect
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Skanska USA
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Construction Manager
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Konvekta
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Energy Recovery Solutions Provider
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