California State University

Peterson Hall of Science

Structural Steel Supporting a Fast-Track Science and Research Facility

The Peterson Hall of Science is a specialized research and science facility comprised of six lecture halls, classrooms, research laboratories, office space, storage, animal holding space, vivarium, and a science learning center for K-12 outreach. This structure sup-ports three rooftop greenhouses in addition to a rooftop astronomy platform. This impressive structure is a fast-track, design-build project which was completed within budget and one month ahead of schedule.

Project Details

04/01/2019

2,100 tons of steel

CLIENT

Intermountain Healthcare

CONTRACTOR

Hunt Construction

ARCHITECT

SmithGroup, Inc

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

KPFF

LEED

Silver

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