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VA Hines Building 13 Renovation Hines, Illinois
Epstein is providing architecture, interior design, civil, structural and MEP engineering, as well as LEED consulting services for the renovation of Building 13 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois.
Building 13, which was originally designed in 1929 as a Nurses Quarters, is an existing 29,490 gross square foot building that was renovated in 1971 as clinical space for blind rehabilitation. The current renovation will now provide outpatient mental health counseling space primarily for veterans returning from service in the Middle East. The scope of work for this facility features gut demolition of all interior walls & systems, asbestos & lead abatement, construction of new interiors, a new HVAC System, data & telecom, and window replacement.
The renovation of Building 13 at the Hines VA campus will provide improved interior space for the PRRC (Psychosocial Rehab & Recovery Center), MHICM (Mental Health Intensive Case Management), and CWT (Compensated Work Therapy) programs along with an office for the Veterans Advocacy Council. While this facility's primary focus is on the PRRC program, the building itself is seen as an enhancement for all veterans, staff and visitors. In addition to standard programs provided by the VA, the renovation will afford the opportunity for outside groups to utilize the facility after regular hours. The space will also give veterans a welcoming environment in which to socialize and relax.
The roof for Building 13 also needed to be replaced and as part of this re-roof Epstein specified Photovoltaic roof shingles to complement the original look of the building while providing the ability to generate electricity. This photovoltaic system helps meet the federally mandated goal of adding as many renewable energy features to the renovation as feasible. The resulting photovoltaic system will be installed on the southward-facing section of the roof, covering approximately 2,500 square feet and will produce, at peak, 16,000 Watts of energy. Epstein's designers and engineers have also incorporated additional sustainable design features including a wind turbine and a geothermal system for the mechanical systems.
The design team is focusing on energy savings within the renovation project by significantly enhancing the insulation value of the existing envelope in conjunction with the highly efficient ground-source heat pump system. Lighting is being selected based on appropriate light levels, individual control, and high efficacy sources (lumens delivered per watt of energy input) to minimize the energy use within the building. In addition, material selections that deliver a hospitality feeling while simultaneously communicating sustainability are being analyzed for least cost solutions.
In addition to the renovation of Building 13 Epstein's designers and engineers are also responsible for the exterior redevelopment of the quadrangle between Buildings 12, 13 and 14, and a new Winter Garden space which will act a new entry into Buildings 12 and 13. The Winter Garden will allow staff, veterans and visitors to traverse between multiple buildings indoors while simultaneously reinforcing the connection to the exterior quad, which is to be developed into a series of gardens and outdoor spaces for well being and contemplation.
While the goal for the project is to achieve a LEED Silver rating, the integrated project team is working toward a LEED Gold rating as the very likely outcome.
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