University of Idaho Water Center

Team

Architect

NBBJ, w/ ZGA Architects and Planners

Contractor

McAlvain Construction | Turner Construction Company JV

Stats

PROJECT TYPE

Mixed-Use

COMPLETION

2004

PROJECT SIZE

231,500 ft²

MKA ROLE

Structural & Civil Engineer

Boise, ID

University of Idaho Water Center

A hub for graduate research programs and several state and federal agencies focused on natural- and water-based resources, this eight-story building includes classrooms, laboratories, office space, and retail shops over one parking level below grade. MKA designed a raised-floor system, a geothermal heating system, and a large-scale hydraulic test flume spanning two floors.  In addition, the building’s design accommodates future expansion. MKA's civil effort included a peer review of the proposed subsurface drainage design by another firm to offer the architect and general contractor technical performance observations and value engineering recommendations.

University of Idaho Water Center

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