College of Southern Nevada Instructional Center – City of Las Vegas Fire Station
Las Vegas, NevadaProject of Distinction
New ConstructionJMA Architecture Studios
2010 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
College of Southern Nevada Instructional Center – City of Las Vegas Fire Station
Main Exterior Image
Interior RenderingCommunity Environment:
The 15,400 square foot project serves both as an educational facility for the College of Southern Nevada and a fire station for the City of Las Vegas. The objective of the project was to construct an integrated facility providing seamless interaction between both institutions.
The project reflects the needs of the community for a fire station and also serves as a learning tool connecting the students to their community.
Lobby SectionLearning Environment:
The building lobby is designed to celebrate Las Vegas fire fighters’ profession and history by creating a display wall and having direct view into the apparatus bays allowing learning opportunities.
The museum like lobby is a bridging element that displays education, Las Vegas fire fighters history and a view into a fully functional fire station.
Building SectionPhysical Environment :
The building is designed to meet LEED Silver Certification. The building utilizes sustainable design strategies which include:-Site xeriscape landscaping-Water use reduction-Optimize energy performance-Renewable energy (50 kw roof solar system)
-Reflective roof-Ventilation effectiveness and controllability of systems -Daylight control & views
Concept SketchPlanning Process:
The building expresses the dynamic nature of fire fighting, exhibit sustainable design strategies and establish a vivid college campus with community presence.
This was achieved by the vigorous planning of the two public agencies; The College of Southern Nevada and The City of Las Vegas, working together to provide a unique building type which serves its community.
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Data
Submitting Firm :Project Role ArchitectProject Contact Thomas J. Schoeman, AIA, LEED APTitle PresidentAddress 10150 Covington Cross DriveCity, State or Province, Country Las Vegas, Nevada 89144Phone 702-731-2033
Joint Partner Firm:Project Role N/AProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Other Firm:Project Role N/AProject ContactTitleAddressCity, State or Province, CountryPhone
Construction Firm:Project Role McCarthy ConstructionProject Contact Randy HighlandTitle PresidentAddress 2260 Corporate Circle, Suite 480City, State or Province, Country Henderson, Nevada 89074Phone
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Details
Project Name College of Southern Nevada Instructional Center - City of Las Vegas Fire Station
City Las Vegas
State Nevada
District Name College of Southern Nevada
Supt/President Michael Richards
Occupancy Date December 2010
Grades Housed Higher Education
Capacity(Students)
Site Size (acres) 1.65 acres
Gross Area (sq. ft.) 15,423
Per Occupant(pupil)
gross/net please indicate
Design and Build? (CMAR) Construction Manager at Risk
If yes, Total Cost: $5,500,000
Includes:
If no,
Site Development:
Building Construction:
Fixed Equipment:
Other:
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