![]() ![]() ![]() The Natatorium was also chosen as a 2011 Outstanding Design by the American School & University magazine, and was profiled in the 2011 issue of the American School & University Architectural Portfolio. A variety of design principals were utilized, including a water catchment plan, photovoltaic energy systems, recycled and regional materials and finishes, the reuse of existing structural and non-structural elements, heating and cooling upgrades, water efficient plumbing fixtures, and new landscaping using native plants. The remodel was designed to become LEED Silver certified, and official USGBC certification is currently pending. The remodel includes improvements to the exterior and interior of the building, as well as site and landscaping developments. The remodel totals 12,605 square feet, and was completed in 2011. Soleil West designed the remodel of the New Mexico Highlands University Natatorium.The Lora Shields Building was also chosen as a 2011 Outstanding Design by the American School & University magazine, and was profiled in the 2011 issue of the American School & University Architectural Portfolio. The building now has 24 faculty and graduate level offices, 10 laboratory spaces (including specialized labs for anthropology, physical science, geology, and paleomagnetism), multiple classrooms and a lecture room. When the doors opened this summer, he saw the students and faculty enthusiastically put the new classrooms and labs to use. With the enthusiastic support of faculty, epoxy countertops and science tables were reused throughout the facility. Consequently, faculty offices and workspaces are awash in natural light. ![]() The architect arranged the interior spaces to capture daylight, even though the space did not have an exterior wall. A variety of green practices were implemented, including water catchment systems, photovoltaic energy systems, efficient glazing, recycled and regional materials & finishes, solar shading devices, water efficient plumbing fixture replacement, heating and cooling upgrades, and low water use landscape vegetation. The remodel was designed to attain LEED Silver certification. The scope of the remodel includes the basement, first, second, and third levels, and focuses on converting former science laboratories into academic classrooms, faculty offices, and new science labs.NMHU - Lora Shields Science Center Renovation. ![]()
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