MCB Camp Pendleton Hospital

Mechanical engineering provided for this new seven-story, hospital at Camp Pendleton. The design-build project was one of the largest Recovery Act endeavors within the Department of Defense. The replacement hospital includes a central utilities plant, emergency room, surface parking and a 1,500-space multi-level parking structure. Supporting facilities include inpatient services, ancillary departments, specialty care clinics, administrative services and a non-ambulatory center. Surgical, dental and intensive care services were also incorporated into the new facility.

Our engineering team was diligent in designing the most cost-effective and energy-efficient mechanical systems for the new hospital. Taking our experience in designing LEED-certified healthcare facilities, we estimate the mechanical systems will provide a total energy savings of 32.2%. This was accomplished through the design of high-efficient boilers with economizers, single pump package with variable speed drivers and a portion of the domestic hot water will be provided by a solar water heater. The designed high-efficient heat recovery chiller contributes 8% of the total energy savings. Additional energy savings include high-efficient chillers with low kW/ton, low E glazing. Digital controls on the supply and return-air terminal units maintain minimum air quantity required during unoccupied times allowing for lowering fan energy. Photovoltaic arrays were designed to receive a portion of the necessary energy from renewable source and the Green Roof minimizes the solar heat load to the building. LEED Gold certified.