LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum Visitors Center

Project Case Study
The Overland Park Arboretum Visitors Center functions as a multipurpose building for the community hosting community events, civic and public meetings, and larger social events such as weddings. The innovative design of the Visitors Center maximizes natural daylight, energy-efficient MEP systems and is built from sustainable construction materials. The space functions as a multipurpose building for the community hosting community events, civic and public meetings, and larger social events such as weddings.

Client

City of Overland Park
Overland Park Parks & Recreation

Commissioning Type

New Building Commissioning

City

Overland Park, KS

LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum

The primary facility and occupant requirements were: consistent temperatures within the spaces, isolation of noise from adjacent areas, good indoor air quality, controllability of the indoor environment, and lighting that is adjustable and directional. The heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system provides the appropriate thermal comfort for the occupants while operating in an environmentally sound and energy efficient manner.  The lighting is efficient and effective for all occupants with end user override capability in the common areas.

Commissioning for this facility included the air handling unit, variable refrigerant system, dedicated outdoor air system, lighting controls and domestic hot water. Our process allowed for the team to quickly identify issues and bring them to resolution prior to occupancy.

LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum
LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum