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University School of Nashville

Hassenfeld Library and Tibbott Center for the Visual Arts

Nashville, TN

New 30,000 SF visual arts center located on a private K-12 school campus adjacent to Vanderbilt University.  Project included a geothermal system that heats and cools both the Library and Visual Arts buildings. 

ICT also designed a geothermal system that heats and cools both the Library and Visual Arts building. Geothermal Features

  • Water circulates through a grid of vertical bore holes that are 300 feet deep and six inches in diameter.
  • Bores are interconnected to form a loop network that uses the Earth's natural energy as the heat source for an air-to-water heat pump.
  • Piping system is three feet below the athletic field surface allowing for dual use of this premium space.
  • In addition to reducing operating costs, the geothermal system is environmentally friendly.

Library Features:

  • Elevated two-story wing connects the new three-story building with the existing historic facility.
  • Library control system ties into the Building Automation System and enables complete monitoring and control of all building HVAC systems from the main server.
  • Custom indirect lighting design enhances the architecture and aesthetics, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for study, research, and reflection.

Sustainability:

  • Geothermal Heating

Size

30,000 SF

Owner

University School of Nashville

Client

EOA Architects

Awards

2005 Merit Award, Excellence in Development Committee 2005 Honor Award, American Council of Engineering 2005 Award of Excellence, Masonry Institute of Tennessee 2005 Merit Award, AIA Middle Tennessee

Completion

2005

Category

K-12 Education