Washington State University Veterinary & Biomedical Research Building

VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON

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CAMPUS VIEW FROM NORTHWEST

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The Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building (VBRB) provides a dramatic new presence for Washington State University. The new 132,000 SF facility establishes a significant transition from neighboring athletic facilities and provides a major entrance to the emerging six-building 750,000 SF academic-research complex. The building brings diverse neuroscience programs from three departments together and advances WSU’s international status as a hub for critical research. Challenged by high expectations for research and recruitment, the VBRB features innovative approaches to Science, Design and Performance.

Site: 2 Acres Building: 132,000 SF Completion: 30 March 2012

VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING

SCIENCE

DESIGN

PERFORMANCE

Today’s research requires maximum interaction, flexibility and connectivity.

The VBRB’s innovative design creates three research neighborhoods per floor with alternating bands of open and enclosed spaces.

Rotated 90° from conventional layouts, the configuration visually connects research labs to offices to landscape.

Interior glazing separates lab and office environments, and a series of fixed and operable shading devices control south-facing solar infiltration. Natural light and transparency are optimized by the narrow footprint, exposed flat slab construction and sidewall distribution of air and fire sprinklers. Satellite vivaria on each floor link to the central, basement vivarium via a dedicated elevator. Stairs, elevators and shafts are placed at the perimeter ensuring longterm adaptability to changing research needs.

Natural light, exposed structure and integrated wood elements characterize the building’s informal and human character. The north-south circulation spine connects the multi-building complex, consolidates public activities from research zones, and facilitates interaction between buildings. The signature, two-story Science Forum provides a central gathering space for both informal encounters and scheduled presentations.

Its more formal, woodenriched interior contrasts with the open, transparent circulation spine and shelters the building from the west sun. The VBRB’s north and west elevations, anchored by the five-story entry and the vertical glazed stair, counter the visual prominence and scale of the neighboring athletic facilities. In contrast, the east and south elevations quietly relate to the more intimate academic character of the central campus.

Challenged by extreme climate conditions, high building loads, and a moderate budget, all design decisions were guided by empirical analysis. Iterative energy modeling showed limited payback for extensive envelope upgrades allowing the design team to focus on occupant adaptability and comfort. High-performance standards targeted ambitious energy savings while maximizing daylighting and user-responsive systems.

Emphasizing low maintenance and efficiencies through life-cycle studies, the VBRB targets an Energy Use Index of 220, 40% better than similar research facilities. Sustainable strategies include optimized air change rates finetuned to equipment loads, energy recovery, outside air tempering with rejected heat and cooling water, exposed concrete structure for thermal mass, chilled beam cooling, displacement ventilation and daylight harvesting.

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The west elevation provides a symbolic identity to the research complex and features a variety of visual conditions throughout the day and evening.

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The building design emphasizes the transparency of the open research neighborhoods and the central circulation spine.

EARLY CONCEPT PLAN

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ROOF PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN 10

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Open equipment corridors connect the neighborhoods and lightweight, tension-cabled overhead carriers provide services to the movable lab benches.

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Ongoing research on controlling south sun intrusion produces significant innovations that emphasize natural daylight, individual occupant control, and minimal glare conditions.

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The circulation spine connects the multi-building complex with the Science Forum and multiple informal gathering spaces.

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The Science Forum combines design features of the building’s wood detail elements and the iconic west elevation.

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NORTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION 20

WEST ELEVATION

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The west stair tower dramatizes the vertical connection between all research floors and provides spectacular views to the surrounding area.

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PROJECT TEAM OWNER

LABORATORY PLANNER

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

CONTRACTOR

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

JACOBS CONSULTANCY 420 Stevens Avenue, Suite 150 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 793-0969

WALKER MACY 111 SW Oak Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97204 (503) 228-3122

LYDIG CONSTRUCTION 11001 E. Montgomery Drive Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 534-0451

MEP ENGINEER

COST ESTIMATING

COMMISIONING AGENT

ARUP, INC 403 Columbia Street, Suite 220 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 749-9674

JMB CONSULTING GROUP 4320 29th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 849-2232

AFFILIATED ENGINEERS, INC 1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 256.-0800

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT

GEOTECHNICAL

MAGNUSSON KLEMENCIC ASSOCIATES 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 292-1200

LISTEN ACOUSTICS 5144 W. Sunset Drive Portland, OR 97209 (503) 241-5255

STRADA, INC. 6 O’Donnell Road Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 339-2000

WIND STUDY

PHOTOGRAPHY

CPP WIND 1415 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-3371

LARA SWIMMER PHOTOGRAPHY 2514 41st Ave. Southwest Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 284-5213

ARCHITECT + INTERIORS

SRG PARTNERSHIP, INC 621 SW Morrison Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97203 (503) 222-1917 Dennis Cusack, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Jon Schleuning, FAIA, LEED AP Tim Evans, AIA, LEED AP Eric Wilson, AIA, LEED AP Craig Tompkins, AIA, LEED AP Jeff Yrazabal, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Trevor Lavoie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Jim Wilson, AIA, LEED AP Jori Walker, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C Robert Lochner Tim Thor, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Rebecca Bompiani

CIVIL ENGINEER

TAYLOR ENGINEERING 245 E. Main St. Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 334-5115

RESEARCH PARTNER

RECOGNITION

2013 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards, Award of Merit

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ENERGY STUDIES IN BUILDINGS LABORATORY (ESBL) 103 Pacific Hall 5231 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 (541) 346-5647

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