university-of-minnesota-akerman-hall-renovation
- Facts and Figures
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Completed August 2011
$9,834,402
199,788 sf
- Delivery Method
- Design-Build
The Akerman Hall renovation involved a complete overhaul of the former hangar area for the Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics Program. All work took place within a fully occupied building that included lab spaces, graduate research offices, faculty offices, and classrooms. Scope included the renovation of an existing airplane hangar into a student lounge and faculty offices, industrial and chemical laboratory spaces, exterior repairs/restoration, new HVAC system, fire/life safety system, window replacement, elevator installation, and penthouse construction for new air handling units.
- Performs 30% better saving $70,000 per year in energy costs
- Completed on time and within budget with scope increases
Partners
Awards
Annual Award - Preserve Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and the Minneapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2011
Top Projects Award - Finance & Commerce, 2011