The James F. Battin United States Courthouse

Aerial daylight view of the six-story James F. Battin United States Courthouse featuring rooftop photovoltaic panels, steps leading to the entrance, sidewalk landscaping, and stone bollards adjacent to a two-lane road

Team

Architect

NBBJ

Contractor

Mortenson

Stats

PROJECT TYPE

Government

COMPLETION

2012

PROJECT SIZE

145,000 ft²

MKA ROLE

Structural Engineer

Billings, MT
The James F. Battin United States Courthouse

Three courtrooms, offices for the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshall, and space for justices and their support staff highlight this six-story facility built above one level of secured below-grade parking for 480 vehicles. MKA’s innovative design incorporates hardened elements to address collapse prevention and accommodate blast loads while also featuring rooftop photovoltaic panels, a chilled beam cooling system, and other unique components.