AREA:
62,000 GSF
COMPLETED:
2013
The Global Hawk Operations Complex is a consolidated aircraft maintenance and operational complex that operates as a home base for reconnaissance missions throughout Europe and provides operational and logistical support to US and NATO air and ground forces in the Mediterranean. The facility includes a covered four-bay aircraft maintenance hangar, support spaces, and secure work areas that require UPS power. The entire complex incorporates energy efficient strategies, including a solar thermal array, optimized building envelope, MEP systems that reduce energy costs by 23% over ASHRAE standards. The project required use of Unified Facilities Criteria, SPECSINTACT, Metric Units, SUCCESS/PACES, and is LEED Gold certified.