The amphitheater is an approximately 6,500 patron facility with a 100-ft wide x 70-ft deep stage and 30,000 SF of Back of House space consisting of a performers’ wing, an office wing, V.I.P. meet and greet area, support service area and kitchen/dining area. The design of support buildings includes a 1,290 SF Sponsor Pavilion and Lounge, 1,573 SF concession areas, and 5,304 SF restrooms.
 

ICT designed a geothermal heating and cooling system for the main Amphitheater building, which consists of a bore field of (62) 300-feet deep vertical bores. Water from the geothermal field is circulated to a series of water-cooled variable refrigerant flow systems and geothermal heat pumps. Other energy-saving features include energy recovery of the outside air, demand-control ventilation, and variable-speed pumping.

Sustainability:

• LEED NC Gold Certification.
• 22% less energy than LEED baseline.
• 30% less potable water than LEED baseline.
• Geothermal mechanical systems.
• Photovoltaic system on roof.
• Rainwater harvesting to serve toilets.
• Diverted 88% construction waste.

Project Highlights:

• 6,500 patron facility.
• 100-ft wide x 60-ft deep stage.
• Betty Brown Tree Trail includes 225 trees representing 43 species.

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