“A commitment of capital resources at this scale comes with the understanding that the facility has to anticipate unforeseen future growth. At the same time, it has to be engineered to operate efficiently to meet current loads.”
Jens, PE, LEED® AP
AEI Project Manager
Sacred heart Medical Center at Riverbend Optimized for care, economy, and expansion. Among the largest hospitals in the Pacific Northwest at 1.2 million sf, this 338-bed facility includes measures sensitive to the 38-acre green field site including air terminal units designed to eliminate need for sound attenuators, a combined medical vacuum and waste anesthetic gas evacuation system, and a chemical-free cooling water treatment systems, one of currently only seven nationwide. Underlying mountain lodge-like, evidence-based design amenities, the complex features an expansion-flexible design approach with multiple and redundant air handling units, a modular, expandable array of boilers and chillers, and provision for gas turbine cogeneration. Immediate operating costs benefit from variable air volume systems, high-efficiency boilers with stack economizers, and chillers selected for very high efficiency at low load conditions.
Services: Mechanical, Piping/Plumbing, Fire Protection, Sustainability, Utility Infrastructure, Cost Estimating
Size: 1.2 million sf
Location: Springfield OR
Architect: Anshen + Allen
Awards: 2009 Vista Awards – New Construction
LEED® Status: Pursuing LEED® certification.
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