Construction Buzz - New Student Center
Project FAQ
What is the Project Scope and Description?
This project will demolish the existing student center on the UW-Superior campus and construct a new, approximately 80,000 GSF, state-of-the-art student center. This new building will include campus dining services, meeting and event space, retail space, a student involvement complex, student lounge areas, an art gallery, and administrative offices. Sustainable design principles will be included as part of the design process. Specifically, those principles that emphasize energy efficiency, long-term durability and maintenance, and long-term flexibility and adaptability are included. Since this project will involve a significant amount of demolition, the potential of recycling demolition waste will be investigated. Although certification of this building will not be sought, consultants are encouraged to use a sustainability measurement tool such as the LEED rating system.
What is the Project Budget?
Construction 16,575,000
A/E Design Fees & Other 8% 1,431,000
DSF Management 4% 709.000
Project Contingency 7% 1,160.000
Movable & Special Equipment 955,000
Percent for the Arts 0.25% 52,000
Estimated Total Project Cost$20,882,000
What is a Green or Garden Roof?
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(image courtesy of Gehrke & Associates) |
Filling netting with soil. |
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Compacting the soil.
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Growth starts soon after planting. |
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Growth is filling in after several weeks. |
Finished Green roof.
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What are Green Roof Storm Water Benefits?
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(images courtesy of Gehrke & Associates)
How Much Precipitation will a Green Roof Retain? (The new student center will have a 3" LiteTop.)
(image courtesy of Gehrke & Associates)