Okaloosa County BOCC — April 27, 2013 — DIG 08 04 — reading text

FPC University of Florida —- + University of Florida Economic - Development College Council Of - Engineering Okaloosa County Florida USAF Research Leb Eglin AFB =>¢ Economic Development Council of Okelwora Counts, Florida University of Florida FPC University of Florida Executive Summary This document represents the first step in the development of the proposed “Unmanned Air and Ground Vehicle Facility” to be located at Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County, Florida. The conceptual study was undertaken with three objectives. 1)Verify program and functional requirements of the facility. 2) Establish a vision for the facility and its site through the development of conceptual plans, diagrams, and presentation renderings. 3) Assemble documentation components that would be useful towards facilitating funding requests through federal, state, and local sources. Te : ) The planned construction of this facility will establish collaborative relationships pon ie peony lle oe ouncil Okaloosa County Florida, . . : University of Florida College of Unmanned Air and Ground Vehide Facili Engineering, and the US Air Force Research Lab, Eglin Air Force Base. G& UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County ~ USAF Project Location The proposed facility will be - located at Eglin Air Force Base = in Okaloosa County, Florida. : FPC University of Florida + + Program Analysis Research & Administration The Proposed project will consist of two separate structures that will be connected by an enclosed vestibule. This first structure will house the Administrative and Research Lab components of Room Legend Circulation the program. These spaces will [Bicontrence provide administrative offices, Bi copy storage (Fight test area \ conference room, office Eu service, and lounge/vending for Bheosting faculty and support staff. — Adjacent to this area will be [BoreceptionsCierical three large research lab units a that will be utilized for engineering and scientific discovery, as well as fabrication/assembly of research components. A = = =Es s = = == s —— s . Ce 4 7 i  €& UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County - USAF 4 Administration administrative offices, conference room, office service, and lounge/vending for faculty and support staff. Administrative & Support Spaces - Net Assignable Area Name : Number | Area : Building Name Lab/Office Circulation 17 745 SF Lab/Office Conference 1 299 SF Lab/Office Copy/Storage 8 99 SF : Lab/Office Mechanical 4 §32 SF : Lab/Office Office 8 182 SF - Lab/Office Office 10 151 SF Lab/Office Office 13 156 SF Lab/Office Office 14 185 SF : Lab/Office Office 15 184 SF : LabvOffice Reception/Clerical 12 200 SF : Lab/Office Vending/Break :20 277 SF ! Lab/Office Lab/Office: 11 2921 SF Grand totak 11 2921 SF ce UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County - USAF Administrative Space (Renderings FPC University of Florida Research Lab (Typical) State of the Art Research space with fabrication and component assembly capabilities. Research Lab Spaces - Net Assignable Area Name : Number : Area Building Name Lab/Office Lab 1 | 1663 SF ab/O ffice PLab 5 1735 SF ab/Office Lab 1667 SF ab/Office Lab/Office: 3 $064 SF Grand total: 3 5064 SF Gs UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County - USAF Research Lab (Renderings) FPC University of Florida 4 + Program Analysis Flight Testing Facility The Flight Testing structure will provide for a Fabric Dome enclosed Flight Test facility for visual secured testing of unmanned ground and air research vehicles. The testing facility will be utilized to Room Legend facilitate the validation of the Dcrcuiaton engineering and scientific ee, discovery, as well as (rian test agg mechanical testing of a \ fabrication/assembly of PB veeronca research components. [Jorice [Bi Reception/Cierical [Bivending/Break BB vestibuie 5 7 - & UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County - USAF Flight Test Facility Fabric Dome enclosed Flight Test facility for visual secured testing of unmanned ground and air research vehicles. Sustainable Design Strategies FPC University of Florida IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHILE ENSURING THERMAL COMFORT Design approaches to siting the building and maximizing day lighting while obtaining a low energy building envelope have involved the use of passive solar strategies. Sun shading devices are utilized in areas of exposure to help reduce solar heat gains within the building reducing demand on building cooling systems USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE BUILDING MATERIALS The design team will evaluate life cycle environmental impacts, resource efficiency, and building material performance, will seek out nontoxic materials from local, renewable, and sustainably acquired resources to minimize waste and pollution from manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Wood products from independently certified, sustain ably managed sources will be specified. PLANS FOR RECYCLING DURING CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY Collection bins for recyclable materials will be required during occupancy and construction. During construction, procedures such as a staging area for material collections at the loading dock and may be employed to make collection easier. The project will require contractors to develop a construction waste management plan prior to commencing construction activities, identifying companies licensed to recycle materials. PROMOTE OCCUPANT HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT The building design brings daylight to all frequently used workspaces, providing a visual connection to the outside, and ensuring optimal lighting. Adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and other finish materials will be low VOC (volatile organic compounds) to minimize emission of gases to maintain a good indoor air quality. The design team will develop systems and detailing to ensure thermal comfort and prevent microbial contamination. HVAC systems will promote effective ventilation during construction and occupancy. CONSERVATION OF WATER AND ENERGY USE The building will use low-flow plumbing fixtures and water efficient appliances and HVAC equipment. Items under consideration are the dual flush we and waterless urinals. a USE OF NATURAL STRATEGIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER RESOURCES Construction procedures will limit disruption to existing vegetated areas and trees. In the parking areas, pervious paving will be used to allow rain water infiltration and reduce the heat island effect. Trees will be planted to provide shade for parking. Bio-swales will recharge ground water and reduce pollutant and sediment run off volume rates. Appropriate use of plant material will reduce maintenance and irrigation requirements by giving Bio-swales preference to native species. This will ensure that the plant material will thrive in the local condition with less care and water while providing a familiar source of food and shelter for local wildlife. 4H 7 ce UGAVF Concept Planning for College of Engineering — EDC Okaloosa County - USAF Sustainable Site Features The use of Bio-Swales will introduce sustainable water features to the site. Appropriate use of plant material will reduce maintenance and irrigation requirements by giving Bio-swales preference to native species. This will ensure that the plant material will thrive in the local condition with less care and water while providing a familiar source of food and shelter for local wildlife. FPC University of Florida 4 + Exterior Composition The building massing reflects the internal program directly while providing a balanced range of elements and spaces that are comfortable and proportional to a human scale. Furthermore it builds upon the curved elements of the attached Flight Test Dome. Using transparency and openness, these spaces are inviting and connected to the outside having generous amounts of glass and providing natural day lighting opportunities where possible.