Project Category: Municipal/State

Westminster City Hall – Council Chambers Renovation

Initially constructed in 1988, the Westminster City Council Chambers served the City and citizens well for over 20 years. However, by 2015, the Chambers needed interior improvements, including technology, ADA, and safety upgrades. 360 Engineering worked with the Anderson Hallas Architects team to provide Westminster with a 21st Century City Council Chambers.

To accommodate a new board room and safe room, 360 Engineering provided mechanical engineering analysis and design, offering the City of Westminster HVAC options to work with existing systems and meet updated building codes.

Routt County Courthouse – Department of Motor Vehicle and County Treasurer’s Office

Located in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the historic 1923 Routt County Courthouse building houses several public offices, including the Routt County Department of Motor Vehicle and Treasurer Office. To improve occupant thermal comfort in these office spaces, 360 Engineering provided troubleshooting and mechanical engineering services.

The HVAC design solution included new rooftop units, demolishing the existing connections to improve the multi-zone performance and specification of a new condensing unit for the multi-zone air handler. Additionally, in a recently added office, ductwork design modifications were provided to optimize comfort.

Denver Performing Arts Complex – Parking Garage Assessment

The Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) Parking Garage is an eight-story structure with capacity for 1,700 vehicles. 360 Engineering provided engineering services for replacing the storm drain piping, as well as consulting related to temporary relocation and protection of the facility’s mechanical and plumbing systems. The team performed multiple site visits to observe existing conditions and, based on detailed field notes and photos, prepared construction documents for replacing area drains, roof drains, and associated piping.

Colorado State Capitol – House and Senate Chambers

The Colorado State Capitol Building’s House and Senate Chambers underwent a three-phase restoration that returned the rooms’ original appearance with updates to the acoustics, lighting, and AV systems. 1950s-era acoustical tiles were removed, and all chamber walls, stenciling, and architectural details were restored to their 1905 historical significance. 360 Engineering designed new HVAC ductwork routing to expose historic ceiling features, providing the client with multiple design options to maximize the exposed ceiling. This project was a 2017 State Honor Award recipient from Colorado Preservation, Inc. and received the 2016 AIA Colorado Design Award of Merit for Commercial/Institutional.

Breckenridge Grand Vacations Community Center – Rehabilitation

A National Historic Landmark, the 1909 Breckenridge Schoolhouse underwent a two-year comprehensive rehabilitation to become the Breckenridge Grand Vacations Community Center and Summit County South Branch Library. The 26,000-square-foot space features a new 160-seat feature film theater, a community conference space, a library with multipurpose meeting spaces, expanded reading areas, state-of-the-art technology, coffee shop, and other amenities.

Early in the design phase, 360 Engineering provided cost-saving mechanical engineering consulting to the Town of Breckenridge. Based on research and evaluation of local climate data, the team determined that a full mechanical cooling system was not required. A passive cooling system was the most suitable solution. This determination resulted in a positive impact on the Town’s budget and allowed them to maximize return for their investment in other areas of the building. 360 Engineering also designed a new facility-wide mechanical system to accommodate the building’s changed use, including the use of high efficiency condensing boilers.