The overall objective of the project is to design and renovate the existing University Student Union (“USU”) building, approximately 180,000 GSF. This includes approximately 160,000 GSF of interior area and 20,000 GSF of outdoor covered walkways and seating areas. The project scope also includes the demolition of the existing University Dining Plaza (UDP) building, and the design and new construction of an approximately 61,000 GSF building addition. Target budget for this scope of work is $11,000,000. The project has high sustainability goals including the requirement for both structures, as a minimum, to receive LEED Gold Certification. The energy use index range for this project shall be between 30-40 kbtu per square foot. Title 24 shall be surpassed by at least 10% in the Energy Compliance Performance Model. The new construction is expected to be a Type 1A structure.
