The Pennsylvania State University Altoona Campus

Responsibilities

Survey
Site Planning, Design, and Layout
Landscape Architecture
General and Joint Permits
Utility Coordination
Sewage Facilities Planning
Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plans
NPDES Permitting
Stormwater Management, Analysis, Design, and Permitting
Floodplain Coordination
Wetland Investigations, Delineation, and Mitigation Plans

Owner

The Pennsylvania State University

Project Details

This project included a 37,000 SF expansion to the existing Adler building. The expansion houses classrooms, a new gymnasium, and fitness center. The construction of six new tennis courts was also included in the project.

After a complete study of Spring Run to determine the location of the 100-year floodplain, stormwater for the project was managed with four Bio Retention areas placed in strategic locations around the perimeter of the building. Also included are two underground pipe detention systems, and a series of infiltration trenches. Managed stormwater is then released directly to Spring Run and the existing stormwater conveyance system.

Project Uniqueness/Challenges:

Relocation of all existing utilities, location of private utility service lines, and existing stormwater conveyance pipe provided design constraints.
The schedule of construction was dependent upon PSU Altoona’s schedule as the existing building continued operations through most of the construction.

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We have worked with Keller Engineers for structural and civil engineering support on six projects over the past five years and have been very pleased with the results. Our projects tend to be complicated phased renovation/ addition projects calling for creativity in planning and construction. I have been particularity pleased with their responsiveness to issues that arise during construction which is of particular importance to us and our clients. Vern L. McKissick, III, AIA, LEED AP, Owner/Architect McKissick Associates