University receives new agriculture facility
by Jonathan McGaha | December 31, 2008 12:00 am
The new Animal Teaching and Research Center at Utah State University’s College of Agriculture is unprecedented in terms of its design and function. Located north of Wellsville, Utah, the 25,000- square-foot
(2,323-m2) facility integrates programmatic functions of a meat harvesting facility, animal reproduction laboratory and veterinary clinic with classrooms to provide a hands-on learning environment.
The building utilized insulated panels by Metl- Span, Lewisville, Texas, on the roof and walls. Approximately 25,000 square feet of Metl-Span CF-42 Fluted wall panels and 27,000 square feet (2,508 m2) of CFR-42 roof panels were installed. The 4- inch (102-mm) panels were finished in Terra Cotta and Cool Zinc Gray.
“The form of this building was completely driven by the different scales and functions of animals, teachers, researchers and students,” said Joe Jacoby, project manager for the architect, Jacoby Architects, Salt Lake City. “Due to tight budget constraints, we had to be creative with materials, technologies and building systems. For example, we integrated a pre-engineered building and Metl-Span insulated panels. That signifi cantly reduced the amount of on-site customization and helped keep costs down. At the same time, the bold angles of the design and the contrast of the vibrant Terra Cotta color against the landscape creates a very distinctive and innovative look for this world-class agricultural teaching facility.”
Metl-Span’s all-in-one composite panels are economical and durable and provide an attractive appearance for the interior skin and exterior. “By exposing and celebrating the structure, infrastructure and programmatic functions within the building, the center presents a balance of beauty and function. It has quickly become an iconic gateway to the university for the Aggie community,” Jacoby said.
Lundahl Building Systems, Logan, Utah, installed the Metl-Span panels, and Jacobsen Construction Co., Salt Lake City, was the general contractor.
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