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Kaneko Commons, Willamette University

Salem, Oregon

Kaneko Commons, Willamette University

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: Residential and mixed-use University building with dining facility and classroom spaces
  • Architect: Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects
  • Owner: Willamette University
  • Size: 66,000 square feet
  • Cost: $17 million construction cost

Special Features

  • High performance glazing
  • Wall and roof insulation exceeds code requirements
  • High efficiency lighting
  • Heat recovery system
  • High efficiency boilers and water heaters
  • High efficiency HVA
  • Daylighting controls
  • Solar hot water
  • Rainwater reclamation
  • 10 kw photovoltaic array
  • New central atrium with 270-seat dining facility

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Achieved:

LEED Gold

Energy efficiency 20% better than code

Potable water efficiency 40% better than code


PAE ROLE

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Energy Modeling

Commissioning

Architectural Lighting Design
(via Luma Lighting Design)