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ANIMAL SHELTERS
Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation & Care (BARC)
New Construction
Houston, TX
ANIMAL SHELTERS
Houston Bureau of Animal
Regulation & Care (BARC)
Dome Renovations
Houston, TX
Alvin Animal Control Facility
New Construction
Alvin, Texas
Animal Control & Adoption Center
New Construction
Baytown, Texas
City of League City Animal Shelter
New Construction
League City, Texas
Shadow Rock Pet Resort
New Construction
College Station, Texas
Bureau of Animal Regulation & Care (BARC), Additions
Houston, Texas
New 12,167 Sq. Ft. adoption facility project. Phase one of the project includes a central adoption facility that features a lobby area, administration office area, adoption suites, future Cattery space, Dog and Puppy Kennel Buildings. HVAC systems consisted of chilled water system with two air cooled chillers with advanced primary pumping, heating hot water system with gas boiler, hot water pumps, and piping distribution system. Animal areas are provided with 100% outside air, 100% exhaust to control odor and transmission of airborne pathogens. Lobby and Administration areas are 30% outside air, 70% return air. All air handling units have a corresponding plate type energy recovery unit to pre-treat the outside air. Electrical system included electrical power distribution system, lighting system with low voltage controls with occupancy sensors, PA communication system, building intrusion system, fire alarm system, conduit and outlet distribution system to accommodate information technology. Plumbing systems included sanitary sewer, vent, cold water, domestic hot water, sanitary sewer system, kennel trench drain and wash down system, gas system, building storm system, building fire protection system.