The construction of Joe S. Mundy Hall is complete. The primary design goal for Mundy Hall was to address our short-term office/classroom needs and provide a temporary relocation facility for the renovations of Fine Arts, Cullen and Mood. In addition, the building committee identified the vital design, program, and mechanical elements, while simultaneously incorporating sustainable design features in the project. Much to the credit of the campus program committee and the design architects, the primary goal was met, the vital elements were preserved, and sustainable designs were incorporated.

The following summarizes some of the design, program, conservation, and sustainability features of the new building. If you have questions about any area, feel free to call Bob Mathis at ext. 1425.

SITE AND LOCATION

The building is nestled into the hillside and sits at the same grade as Physical Plant, thus providing better flow, maximizing ADA accessibility and keeping the building in scale with the surrounding structures.

The design provides direct access to first and second floors from ground level. Access to the second floor is via a metal bridge over terraced landscape, which follows the natural contours and is accentuated by a limestone colored retaining wall.

SPACE ALLOCATION

1st floor

Eleven offices for part time faculty
Large seminar room ‚ seats 20
Classroom with 30 tablet arm chairs
Lounge area with study table
Workroom with computers and printer
Small seminar room ‚ seats 16
Conference style classroom ‚ seats 24

2nd floor

Open area designed for flexible use during renovations
Lounge area

In the long term (10+ years) the building will serve as shops, storage and offices for Physical Plant.

DESIGN ‚ BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE

Design incorporates accent colors in reception and common areas.

Design introduces more natural light into the interior of the building.

Second floor was designed to handle higher live loads, providing greater flexibility for future use.

Inspiration for the landscape was the natural environment along the Smith Branch. Landscape was designed with flowing lines that reflect the stream¼s meandering course. The retaining wall echoes the limestone cliffs along the Smith Branch, softened by boulders and landscape perched atop. Bald cypress planted along the stream-like drainage bed further enhance the natural image.

FURNISHINGS

Classroom furniture was designed for greatest flexibility and can be rearranged to meet any classroom format. Available surplus furniture from other buildings was used to minimize costs.

ENERGY/UTILITY CONSERVATION

 High efficiency argon gas filled thermal windows with low-E coating
 Zoned AC and programmable controls provide flexibility and energy savings
 Solar screens on all windows
 Insulation with a high R-value
 Overhangs provide additional shade in the summer to reduce heat load
 Water-less urinals

TECHNOLOGY

 One classroom (Room 121) is designed with permanent multimedia equipment.
 A multimedia cart dedicated to the building will serve the remaining classrooms.

SUSTAINABILITY

Low VOC paints, carpets, glues and other products were specified for the project. In areas such as the elevator and bridge metals were used that require no paint at all.

Waterless urinals were installed to conserve water.

The Corten metal bridge requires no paint and the rust coating protects the metal

Native landscape and drought tolerant plants were used to conserve water.

Concrete had a high fly-ash content, diverting an inert industrial from the landfill.

Classroom and office lighting were designed to take advantage of natural light and the switches provide flexibile lighting levels, thus reducing energy consumption.

Recyclable building materials were used ‚ metal roof and siding.

The design met or exceeded the State Energy Code in areas such as equipment efficiency, insulation values, outside air requirements, water consumption and lighting loads.

Cocoa entry and elevator mats are constructed of renewable resource materials.

Carpet is made of 25% recycled materials and the upholstery is 100% recycled material.

SPECIAL THANKS

The following people served on the Building Program committee deserve our collective thanks for their commitment to the project.

Joe LePage	Bob Paver	Bob Radford
Julie Cowley	Dianne Sprock	Michael DeLance
Jason Hercules	Toni Kreke	Verna Macias
Steve Lange	Tom Boulmay	Phil Collier

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