Forum C: Sustainability design details for bio-safety containment and animals -- lessons learned at USDA-Ames

Even with the large energy appetite of animal facilities and biocontainment, sustainable design is achievable, and the financial results are favorable. Here, session leaders use the new high-containment, large-animal facility at USDA’s National Centers for Animal Health to demonstrate sustainability impacts from key design, construction, and project delivery decisions. They examine sustainability decision-making on nine key systems including, animal room layouts, containment substrate, APR doors, waste disposal, air and energy management systems, and choices of hardware, finishes and materials. Attend this session to make the right capital and operating decisions affecting energy and water use.

Merrick & Company

Leaders:

• Thomas O. Bunn, DVM -- Chief, Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, National Veterinary Services Laboratories
• Bradley S. Andersen, RA, PMP -- Vice President Buildings & Infrastructure, Merrick & Company
• Bruce A. Thompson, PE, CPE -- Senior Construction Engineer, Merrick & Company