USF Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) is a world class medical education and conference center, home to high-tech robots and a state-of-the-art simulation center. Here, leading USF faculty surgeons will teach medical professionals from around the country to perform robotic, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgeries.
The mechanical system built by BCH Mechanical was entirely performed in 3-D CAD with BCH leading the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The mechanical system is a four (4) pipe, air cooled, chilled water system with two (2) air cooled chillers, and a hot water system utilizing two (2) boilers, which connect to chilled water air handling systems distributing air throughout the facility for heating and cooling.
A high plume exhaust system vacates the space in critical lab areas. Supply, return, and exhaust air terminals provide the necessary control of pressures and air volumes in both critical lab and operating room (OR) spaces. Laminar flow systems are utilized for the OR spaces and stainless steel ductwork is incorporated in critical spaces for corrosion prevention. All of the mechanical components are interconnected to a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system.
Project: USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation
Location: Tampa, FL
Contractor: Beck
Contract Value: $3,316,000
Completion: January, 2012
Square Footage: 99,614
Construction Type: Health Care