Utah National Guard, Nephi Readiness Center
Project Details:
Location: Sacramento, CA
Type: Civic / Government
Size: 58,000 ft²
Services Provided:
Energy Modeling for State of Utah High Performance Building Standards (HPBS)
Resiliency / Passive Survivability Analysis
Key Highlights:
The Nephi Readiness Center will be the new home to three Utah National Guard Units, including the 1457 Delta Company. At 58,000 ft², it is anticipated that approximately 2000 personnel, supported by an estimated 100 vehicles, trailers and specialty equipment, will use this facility for both classroom and tactical training. Unlike other readiness centers, this facility will be a stand-alone facility located on 30 acres of ground adjacent to the Nephi Municipal Airport, approximately 1 mile northwest of downtown Nephi. Because of the location of the site, basic utilities and services are limited. This has created the opportunity to explore creative alternatives for energy generation and the need for key utility connections. The Nephi Readiness Center is envisioned to be a true “stand-alone” facility for the community, able to operate in severe crisis mode.
Zero Envy’s work included energy modeling of ground source heat pumps, sharing hourly simulation results and heating/cooling load data with the geothermal designer. The team evaluated the resiliency of the building envelope by modeling air temperatures throughout the building based on a loss of heating/cooling systems.