LAS VEGAS, NV

Project Type: Design-Build

Owner: US Army Corps of Engineers

Architect: Lee & Sakahara Architects

Value: $31 million

Completion: 2013

    • Temporary Housing Facility

    • New Construction

    • 188,000 Total Square Feet

    • 349 Guest Rooms

    • Zero Reportable Injuries/Lost Workdays

    • Sustainable Design Features Included

    • AGC Safe Award, 2004

    • ABC Excellence in Construction Merit Award, 2006

    • ABC Certificate of Commendation, 2006

    • Nevada Best of 2005, Masonry Project

    • “Above Average” Owner Evaluation

 

The project involved design and construction of a 188,000 s.f., fourstory temporary housing quarters with 349 guest rooms, retail sales area, coffee bar, interior and exterior storage and multiple common areas including a lobby, corridors and vendors areas. In addition, the facility houses offices and numerous administrative areas including administration support, lodging support, management offices, accounting, reservations and a registration desk. The facility provides a surge capacity for as many as 698 guests in order to support temporary lodging needs on a year-round basis.

Straub was responsible for design and construction of all site utilities including water, wastewater, storm water, electrical and communications in addition to the building design. Site improvements included entry/exit drives with covered loading/unloading areas, parking areas, landscaping and exterior gathering areas. The building has reinforced concrete foundations, structural steel frame with reinforced masonry walls and standing seam metal roof. Straub was also responsible for preparation of a Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) package requiring submission of a construction prototype mockup demonstrating construction materials, details and finishes. Building systems include mechanical, electrical, communications, fire protection and security.The campus is organized in distinct functional zones: living areas, community areas, dining facility, active and passive recreational and parking areas. Many of the site design elements serve dual purposes where practical. Each building has 22,945 SF of PV panels installed on adjacent covered parking to the dormitory building with 50% use of shade structure space.

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