Bloomsburg BioFuel AWS
The architectural design capitalized on this project opportunity to provide an educational experience to students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors – for them to see firsthand the campus commitment to environmental stewardship: CENTRAL PLANT BIO-FUEL CONVERSION BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
The conversion of a State University's
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A new "visitor's catwalk" safely weaves above the Boiler Room floor with information panels describing the "wood chip" fuel utilization process as the boilers and maze of piping are viewed "up close and personal".
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Daylight harvesting, green roofs, and the use of local and reused materials throughout new and renovated areas contribute to a pervasive sense of environmental responsibility.
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New light-weight wood and glass additions to the existing stone building including an exterior (FSC Certified) wood canopy at the main entrance will visually reinforce the transformation from the coal/electric heat generating process to the sustainable wood byproduct system.
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The new main entry and support areas – including the new stairs, elevator, offices, meeting room, break room for employees, and new (accessible) restrooms – will also incorporate sustainable materials and methods – and will vastly improve the working conditions for University employees – and provide spaces for visitors on the plant tours.
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The glass and concrete addition on the east end of the building will provide the necessary space for larger trucks to offload and store the biofuel materials (the wood chips).
campus central heating plant from coal to a more sustainable/renewable "wood chip" fuel source is a complex endeavor – a significant capital investment - and something worth celebrating. The design team leading this transformation developed an engaging and visually stimulating concept for the 2,000 square foot addition and 3,000 square feet of interior space being renovated. The $12 million project (currently under construction) is intended to meet campus wide "green" sustainable goals and reduce annual operational costs.
Infrastructure support and utility buildings – such as campus central plant structures, rarely receive much architectural design attention – and are typically "utilitarian" (as the name suggests). This design boldly transforms an aging coal plant into a modern biofuel facility in a visibly interactive approach which coincides with Bloomsburg University's desire for sustainability and energy efficiency. For this project, the Architect's intention was clear – "to acknowledge and express the university's commitment to environmental responsibility" with a thoughtfully planned, elegantly detailed design – that also provides for an engaging experience for all who work there or visit.
UNBUILT ARCHITECTURE Professional
New Exterior Design & Existing Campus Central Plant
Site Plan
Interior Views of Existing Campus Central Plant
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HEATING PLANT ENTRY VESTIBULE CONTROL ROOM STORAGE UNLOADING AREA EXISTING SMOKE STACK BIOFUEL BOILER SYSTEMS OPERATING LEVEL1
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HEATING PLANT CIRCULATION MEETING ROOM BREAK ROOM UNLOADING AREA EXISTING SMOKE STACK PLANT MANAGER’S OFFICE
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8. PLANT TOUR CATWALK 9. STORAGE 10. BUCKET ELEVATOR & WOOD CHIP CONVEYOR 11. MAINTENANCE MEZZANNINES 12. WOOD CHIP UNLOADING ACCESS DOORS
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HEATING PLANT CIRCULATION MEN’S LOCKER/ RESTROOM WOMEN’S LOCKER/ RESTROOM 5. UNLOADING AREA 6. EXISTING SMOKE STACK 7. ELECTRICAL ROOM LEVEL 3
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Building Cross Sections
Visitors Platform
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North Elevation East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
Axonometric Looking East
Axonometric Looking West & Entrance Perspective
The conversion of a State University's
•
A new "visitor's catwalk" safely weaves above the Boiler Room floor with information panels describing the "wood chip" fuel utilization process as the boilers and maze of piping are viewed "up close and personal".
•
Daylight harvesting, green roofs, and the use of local and reused materials throughout new and renovated areas contribute to a pervasive sense of environmental responsibility.
•
New light-weight wood and glass additions to the existing stone building including an exterior (FSC Certified) wood canopy at the main entrance will visually reinforce the transformation from the coal/electric heat generating process to the sustainable wood byproduct system.
•
The new main entry and support areas – including the new stairs, elevator, offices, meeting room, break room for employees, and new (accessible) restrooms – will also incorporate sustainable materials and methods – and will vastly improve the working conditions for University employees – and provide spaces for visitors on the plant tours.
•
The glass and concrete addition on the east end of the building will provide the necessary space for larger trucks to offload and store the biofuel materials (the wood chips).
campus central heating plant from coal to a more sustainable/renewable "wood chip" fuel source is a complex endeavor – a significant capital investment - and something worth celebrating. The design team leading this transformation developed an engaging and visually stimulating concept for the 2,000 square foot addition and 3,000 square feet of interior space being renovated. The $12 million project (currently under construction) is intended to meet campus wide "green" sustainable goals and reduce annual operational costs.
Infrastructure support and utility buildings – such as campus central plant structures, rarely receive much architectural design attention – and are typically "utilitarian" (as the name suggests). This design boldly transforms an aging coal plant into a modern biofuel facility in a visibly interactive approach which coincides with Bloomsburg University's desire for sustainability and energy efficiency. For this project, the Architect's intention was clear – "to acknowledge and express the university's commitment to environmental responsibility" with a thoughtfully planned, elegantly detailed design – that also provides for an engaging experience for all who work there or visit.
UNBUILT ARCHITECTURE Professional
New Exterior Design & Existing Campus Central Plant
Site Plan
Interior Views of Existing Campus Central Plant
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HEATING PLANT ENTRY VESTIBULE CONTROL ROOM STORAGE UNLOADING AREA EXISTING SMOKE STACK BIOFUEL BOILER SYSTEMS OPERATING LEVEL1
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HEATING PLANT CIRCULATION MEETING ROOM BREAK ROOM UNLOADING AREA EXISTING SMOKE STACK PLANT MANAGER’S OFFICE
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8. PLANT TOUR CATWALK 9. STORAGE 10. BUCKET ELEVATOR & WOOD CHIP CONVEYOR 11. MAINTENANCE MEZZANNINES 12. WOOD CHIP UNLOADING ACCESS DOORS
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HEATING PLANT CIRCULATION MEN’S LOCKER/ RESTROOM WOMEN’S LOCKER/ RESTROOM 5. UNLOADING AREA 6. EXISTING SMOKE STACK 7. ELECTRICAL ROOM LEVEL 3
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8. STORAGE 9. SECONDARY ENTRANCE
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1. HEATING PLANT 2. UNLOADING AREA
BASEMENT
Floor Plans
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Building Cross Sections
Visitors Platform
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& B i o - Fu e l O f f - L o a d i n g
(below)
North Elevation East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
Axonometric Looking East
Axonometric Looking West & Entrance Perspective
