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University of Utah Health Sciences Center

University of Utah Health Sciences Center

Project

Location: Salt Lake City
Owner: University of Utah
Architect: VCBO Architects
Engineers: Van Boerum & Frank Associates (Mechanical)
Spectrum Engineering, and Bennion (Electrical)
Reaveley Engineers (Structural)
Stantec Consulting (Civil)
Contractor: Big-D Construction

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a 3 block structure: each element having 2, 3, or 5 stories respectively. The Center houses a 5 story atrium, cafe, bookstore, multifunction electronic classrooms, special learning laboratory, examination rooms, and underground parking, all with a LEED certified signature.

Sustainable Features

  • Supports Alternative Transportation
  • Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands
  • Water Efficient Landscaping
  • Optimized Energy Performance and Green Power
  • Low-Emitting Materials
  • Recycled Content
  • 75% Diversion of Construction Wastes From Landfills
  • 20% Local and Regional Materials

LEED Information

LEED Rating: Certified
Certification Date: April 17, 2006

Building Details

Square Footage: 156,000 sf