Category: Historic Projects

This historic structure is one of the oldest buildings in Provo.  Formerly, it was an elegant hotel that catered to the founders of the Salt Lake valley.  Much of the history of the area is contained within its walls. A study was performed to determine what was required to renovate the hotel and upgrade it to modern standards of heating and cooling.  Once funding is completed, the owners plan to bring it back to its former splendor.

Complete mechanical, electrical and architectural renovation of this 1894 one room schoolhouse.

Replacement of the mechanical systems in this original 1920’s era university building.  Addition of heating, cooling and ventilation.  Electrical and architectural upgrades also.  Replacement of two-pipe steam radiators with two-pipe fan-coil units for hydronic heating with switchover to cooling with chilled water.

In depth studies of the Federal buildings in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah were performed.  The purpose of the studies was to determine the condition of the historic buildings and to make recommendations and cost estimates for funding so that the buildings could be renovated to serve an additional 20 years.  Architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical consultants were involved in this in depth study.

The original courthouse was built in 1907.  A complete renovation included demolition of an adjacent addition, repair and replacement of windows, roofing, exterior stonework, reconfiguration of the interior walls, installation of an elevator, and upgrade to ADA standards.  The mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design involved a complete gut and replacement of all systems.  It was desired to maintain the original high ceilings.  This became a challenge to provide air conditioning without available duct space.  Two air handlers provided the cooling—one located in the attic to serve the Second floor, and one in the basement to serve the First floor.  The air handling system is variable air volume with hydronic reheat coils.  In addition to this source of heat, the original cast iron steam radiators were converted to hot water and continue to be used.  Cast iron registers were used throughout the facility to be in tune with the 1907 architecture.  The plumbing and fire protection systems are all new and modern.

The old Armory Building was renovated for use as the Journalism Department.  New VAV air handling systems were designed.

Design of new HVAC systems for this 1910 era Fraternity House.  The building was renovated for use as the College of Continuing Education.

Design of new HVAC systems in the kitchens of Echo Lake Lodge, Pahaska Teepee, and Chief Hosa Lodge.  Replacement of furnaces and heating units.  Design of new plumbing systems.

Tenant finish design in historic building in downtown Denver.

Historic assessment report for 100-year old schoolhouse located outside of Broomfield.  Two stories plus basement.  Will be remodeled into a convention center.