2011 ASHRAE Technology Award: Medical Center Rx

The most significant challenge of designing the Kaiser Downey Medical Center in Downey, Calif. was the aggressive schedule for design, permitting and construction. An integrated engineering and detailing effort, with 3-D detailed ductwork and pipes, allowed the completion of full detailing, support and seismic design, and final trade coordination during the plan check review period, and an early start for construction. The result was an energy-saving project that was completed five months ahead of schedule.