SBEC was selected to design the renovation of Libby Hall, a freshman dormitory and dining facility built in 1953. The kitchen and cafeteria had not undergone any major renovation in its 50 years prior to the renovation, which consisted of a complete replacement of the mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The renovation was completed in phases to allow the building to remain operational.
SBEC’s scope of work consisted of the following:
- Extensive renovation with limited ceiling space
- Code review and analysis
- New air handling units with 100% outside air supply
- Indirect/direct evaporative cooling capabilities
- Grease duct with fire rated wrap, routed three floors to roof
- Steam cooking equipment
- Steam heating with face and bypass coils
- Grease interceptor
- Replacement of Building Electrical Service
- New building transformer
- New service elevator
- New main switchboard
- New fire alarm systems
- Interface with hood fire suppression
- New mechanical/fire alarm interface
- New walk in refrigerators/freezers with remote compressor units
- New lighting in kitchen and dining areas
- Microprocessor lighting controls
- Interface with voice/data and A/V systems
- New service entrance
- New ADA notification
- All new kitchen equipment