


NASA Building 4220
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL
ICT provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for a new 140,000 SF, Class A, five-story office building housing NASA engineers, scientists, and support staff.
Energy efficient mechanical systems consist of high efficiency variable speed motors, individual HVAC controls to optimize the space comfort, and a fully integrated building automation system to optimize building performance and occupancy environmental satisfaction.
On-site renewable energy systems for the facility include a 120 KW solar generation system consisting of approximately 10,000 SF of self-ballasted solar panels. The system is designed to support a target level of five percent of the annual energy cost for the facility.
To reduce overall electrical demand, an extensive lighting controls system has been employed capable of supporting daylight harvesting for spaces located along exterior walls and occupancy sensors in interior spaces. Lighting systems for the facility include primarily linear direct/indirect fluorescent units with energy efficient, low mercury content T8 lamps.
Electrical infrastructure includes an extensive submetering platform which communicates directly with the NASA UCS system. Metering results are incorporated into NASA’s energy reduction program and are utilized for a future LEED EB certification.
Sustainability:
- LEED Silver
- Building Automation System
- Energy efficient lighting
- 120 KW solar generation system
- Target level of five percent of the annual energy cost for the facility
Project Highlights:
The 'Whole Building Energy Model' performed indicated there should be a 34% reduction in energy costs when compared to the ASHRAE 90.1:2007 baseline building.
Size
120,000 SF
Owner
NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Client
TMPartners, PLLC
Awards
LEED® NC Silver
Completion
11/2013
Category
NASA