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Missoula Credit Union, MT
Commercial | Spokane Washington | SIPs Gym
Washington
Project Type Commercial | Retail
Year Completed 2017
SIPS Used 10" EPS Roof
Sustainable Features Premier SIPS
Architect Sayler, Owens, Kerr Architects
Contractor Beacon Builders LLC
Project Overview
Crossfit Duratus
Premier SIPS are a great material when you want a clear air, efficient workout facility and that is exactly what Crossfit Duratus did in Spokane, WA.
Why SIPS?:
Premier SIPS were selected due to their energy efficiency, speed of construction, and long-term operating cost reduction.
Innovative Design Elements:
- CLT Wall panels (cross-laminated timber)
- CLT wall panels left exposed on the interior for a gorgeous wood aesthetic.
- No need for extra materials/labor for additional finishing.
- Energy consultant critical part of architectural & system design.
HERS Index: We did a full analysis and had an energy consultant do the design. The SIPS roof helped a lot. Requested received by the opening of the building.
Blower Door Test: Passed with ease. The building was so tight it blew out the blower door membrane a couple of times and the pressure still held. Report not received at the time the building was completed.
HVAC:
Two small gas-fired unit heaters, 121.83 MBH each were installed. Work was finished in August when it was 100 degrees outside. The unit heaters started up and then locked them out and forgot about it. In December the owner called and asked why he hadn’t gotten a gas bill yet – they'd forgotten to turn the system on. The whole space was heated with waste heat from the lights (and the people working out.). No AC. The builder thought that was risky – but in August before the doors and windows were in, in 100-degree heat the building was still comfortable for a construction crew working full speed. Even with 25 people doing CrossFit, they don’t have any cooling problems.
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