Project Description

For a community that could fill 2/3rds of Lambeau Field, a new era is right around the corner. Wesleyan University makes up 4,320 people in that community, but they are bringing a huge wave of new additions to Middletown.

What the new Public Affairs Center, 44 and 56 Hamlin Street, and being carbon neutral by 2035 all have in common is bringing in the new era at Wesleyan University. One of the faces of this is the ambitious new Science Building. Scheduled for completion in 2026, this state-of-the-art building will serve as a hub for innovation and learning, providing students and faculty with cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment.

Wesleyan University’s new, 190,000 square foot science building will contain 48 labs, vivarium, greenhouse, outdoor spaces, and an advanced instrumentation lab spread across 4 floors of science. Going carbon neutral in 11 years requires support from every facet of operations. That is why the new building, designed by Payette Architects, will use only a third of the energy per square foot that the current labs take up.

By providing a modern and efficient facility for scientific research and education, the building will attract top-tier faculty and students, enhancing the university’s reputation as a leading institution for scientific research and education. The building will also provide a collaborative environment for students and faculty, important for any higher education university.

Challenges and Solutions

One of the primary challenges in constructing the New Science Building was integrating advanced HVAC systems into a complex architectural design and meeting the rigorous environmental guidelines. The solution involved using Griswold Controls’ Isolator B, Isolator S, and union products, known for their reliability and efficiency. These components ensure optimal performance and ease of maintenance, crucial for a facility that will house sensitive scientific equipment.

Because the Wesleyan University new science building is a landmark project, part of the university going carbon neutral by 2035, there needs to be an incredible system to support that.

By incorporating advanced HVAC solutions from Griswold Controls, the project ensures a sustainable, efficient, and comfortable environment for students and faculty.

Benefits and Outcomes

The building’s completion in 2026 will mark a new era of innovation and collaboration at Wesleyan University, solidifying its position as a leader in scientific research and education. The impact of this project, along with other ongoing construction efforts, will transform the campus and provide a modern, efficient, and sustainable environment for the entire Wesleyan community.

This project was made possible via the Isolator S. Streamlined installation, sustainability, and efficiency are at the center of what the Isolator S valve provides. This valve is a combination of a ball valve, union and strainer, all in one housing leading to incredibly easy install.

The new science building, and those projects associated with it, will also have a positive impact on the local community. By attracting top-tier faculty and students, the community of Middletown is sure to be improved in education and beyond.

Project Description

What started in 1826 as the fourth voluntary hospital in the U.S. is now a nationally recognized not-for-profit part of New Haven, Connecticut. The Adams Neuroscience Center will be a 505,000 square foot part of the Saint Raphael Campus and is carefully designed to maintain existing standards of excellence in the Yale New Haven Health system. Cutting-edge treatments and research in neurological disorders will be at the forefront of this new center. Maintaining the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence, is essential to its success.

These standards exist across the Yale New Haven Hospital campuses, including Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, and Smilow Cancer Hospital. This new project is sure to have a positive impact on the New Haven community, through partnerships with Yale University and the CHIRAL program, which include initiatives to improve patient safety and healthcare delivery through multidisciplinary research and innovation. Students gain hands-on experience while contributing to better healthcare outcomes.

Challenges and Solutions

Ensuring optimal comfort and functionality for patients and staff in the new neuroscience facility posed significant challenges. The facility’s complex HVAC requirements demanded precise control and reliability. Mechanical Solutions, Inc. addressed these challenges by supplying Griswold Controls’ Coil Piping Packages. These pre-assembled systems streamline installation and reduce costs, featuring over 900 standard configurations for easy integration. The Isolator R Valves included in these packages have stainless steel flow control cartridges that absorb pressure fluctuations, simplifying balancing and enhancing performance.

This approach has been successfully implemented in other projects, such as Lowell Elementary School and Douthit Hills, where the Isolator R Valves played a key role in maintaining system balance and efficiency.

Benefits and Outcomes

The integration of Griswold Controls’ high-quality components into the Yale New Haven Hospital Adams Neuroscience Center ensures efficient operation and contributes to the hospital’s goal of delivering exceptional patient care. This project exemplifies the successful collaboration between Yale New Haven Hospital, Mechanical Solutions, Inc., and Griswold Controls, setting a new standard for healthcare facilities.