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Westfield Washington Public Library

March 28, 2023 by

*Renderings courtesy of* krM Architecture

Westfield Washington Public Library gets a new facility in the heart of Westfield’s expanding downtown! R.E. Dimond was proud to team with krM Architecture on this new 55,000-square-foot building.

The new two story building is the home for the township offices and offers more parking for the growing community, it includes a teen area, community room for up to 200 people, and a coffee shop.

R.E. Dimond was part of the design team for the project. Our engineers provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing,, and technology design services for the facility.

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Lebanon Fieldhouse Mega Sports-Plex

January 18, 2023 by

R.E. Dimond and Associates was part of the design team for the city of Lebanon’s new mega sports complex.

The 270,000SF complex will feature eight basketball courts, two turf fields, two ice rinks, concessions and tenant space. The MEP systems include eight rooftop units, one DX air handling unit with electrical VAV system.

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You can find out more about the project at Inside Indiana Business

Completion of the project is expected in 2024.

Oceans Exhibit Indianapolis Zoo

September 14, 2021 by

Since 2008, R.E, Dimond and Associates have engineered projects and exhibits at the Indianapolis Zoo.

This trusted relationship has led to the design of various building systems in the Oceans’ Building including the Penguin and Crab- Eating Macaque exhibits to the most recent air-handling unit (AHU) replacement.

The viewing area’s air-handling unit was over 30 years old, and the equipment was beyond life expectancy. R.E. Dimond and Associates provided mechanical and electrical design to replace the 5,000 CFM unit at the west end of the building , addressing building pressure issues with significant control strategies to handle humidity.

R.E. Dimond and Associates has also provided design services for the Cheetah Exhibit, Lion Exhibit, Tiger Exhibit, and Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop.

Made@Plainfield, City of Plainfield, IN

September 9, 2021 by

Size 100,000 SF

Construction Completion Summer 2021

Building Project Summary

The town of Plainfield, Plainfield and School Corporation, Ivy Tech, Vincennes University, and Hendricks College Network collaborated for the construction of a new adult learning facility. As a result, different organizations have the option of consolidating classes so adults can get the skills they need for today’s jobs, including diesel technology, cybersecurity, medical assisting, and logistics training.

Stakeholders required coordination of telecommunication technology and special systems in the building design including

compressed air with hose reels
bus ducts in the lab areas
coordination of power with specialized equipment
overhead diesel exhaust vent system
radiant heating floors in large volume lab space
ceiling fans and evacuation fans
diesel labs
fork-lift charging station

R.E. Dimond and Associated integrated all systems within the design of the building, including all heating, ventilating, air conditioning, built-in lighting, parking lot lighting, fire protection, fire detection, power, and telecommunications systems.

Avon Public Library

May 27, 2020 by

Expanding library access and building comfort for a growing community

In Spring 2019, the Avon Public Library, just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County, sought an expansion of their existing library. Plans called for a much-needed renovation of their administrative office and the addition of a single story.

R.E. Dimond and Associates worked with the architecture team to create an environment that is playful, inviting, and ready to grow with the future needs of Avon.

Overview

Project: Avon Public Library
Location: 498 N Avon Ave., Avon, IN 46123
Client: Avon-Washington Township Public Library
Project size: 9,100 SF
Goal: Improve lighting, security, and networking, and plumbing

Expanding security, safety, and comfort for every library user

8,000 SF of space inside the existing administrative building was renovated to include new networking and data switches, cabling, and VOIP telephony.

Another 1,100 SF was added to the building, greatly expanding the library’s programming and shelving space. To help protect patrons and its expanding collection of materials, new security camera and fire protection systems were added.

Playful and inviting LED lighting was added or replaced throughout the entire building, giving clean, bright light in addition to the expansive windows and natural light designed into the space.

New DX cooling coils were replaced along with new piping, providing a scalable HVAC system for the entire library.

HVAC units outside the Avon Public Library — *New HVAC systems were added or replaced, including new piping.*

Exterior of the Avon Public Library — *Over 9,000 square feet were renovated or added to the library.*

Brownsburg Public Library

May 26, 2020 by

Size 12,000 SF Addition

Construction Completion
Winter , 2020

Building Project Summary:

The Brownsburg Public Library requested a new layout of a previously renovated library space. The outside trombe wall was dismantled and became a glass wall. All of the bathrooms, storage space, library shop and staff areas along that wall moved to the interior, and the area along the glass wall became public space.

MEP design included plumbing for new restroom locations, rezoning of existing HVAC system, and the addition of new perimeter radiation. Electrical design added power and technology to the renovated areas, a modification of existing Fire Protection sprinkler system and updated LED lighting throughout the building.

Eagle Branch Library – Indianapolis Public Library

July 17, 2019 by

Exceeding the goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch

Indianapolis library patrons enjoy one of the newest standalone branches on Indianapolis’ westside with design services by R.E. Dimond and Associates for the mechanical, electrical, solar photo-voltaic (PV), plumbing, and fire suppression systems.

The Indianapolis Public Library challenged the design team to meet a goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification in energy and resource conservation and design a sustainable system with a limited budget. We exceeded those and achieved LEEDv4 Gold Certification.

The library is one of Indianapolis Public Library’s newest stand-alone facilities. The new 20,000 SF building replaces a much smaller location which served the public since 1970.

The new Eagle Branch Public Library is located on 3.66 acres on Indianapolis’ West Side demographical area.
The location provides improved visibility for the library.
The expanded branch offers group study rooms, a 100-seat community meeting room, a computer lab, and more spaces for children and teen programs.
The facility is fully ADA accessible and has easy access to public transportation.

Overview

Project: Eagle Branch library
Location: 3905 Moller Road, Indianapolis
Client: Indianapolis Public Library
Cost: $7.9 million
Project size: 20,000 SF
Goal: LEED certification and expansion

Originally in pursuit of LEED Silver certification, the Eagle Branch Library has implemented energy efficient equipment that is anticipated to save the Library over $10,000 per year in operating costs resulting in a LEEDv4 Gold Certification.

Resource-sipping lights and plumbing fixtures saves money and resources

Safer exterior lighting

Lighting of the library features LED lighting throughout the building’s interior and exterior site.

Maximum natural light inside

Full-length windows offer natural lighting along with interior lighting design to provide optimum lighting throughout the facility.

28% less water usage

Plumbing design incorporated the use of low flow water fixtures, resulting in a 28% reduction in water consumption annually compared to those of standard flow fixtures.

Rising to the challenge of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch with solar power

Solar panels at Indy PL Eagle Branch — *A 66.2kW roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system provides approximately 75% of the branch’s electricity needs.*

The challenges in meeting the requirements for LEED certification were accomplished by utilizing

Variable-air-volume (VAV) air terminal units with hot water heating coils,
Coupled with a direct expansion (DX) air-handling unit (AHU).
The mechanical system includes a heating water plant comprised of high efficiency condensing boilers.
A perimeter heating system provides the Indianapolis Public Library with a high level of temperature control while ensuring comfort to patrons in rooms with large expanses of glass.
A 66.2kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system mounted on the roof, which provides 75% of the branch’s electricity needs.

Westfield Washington Public Library

Lebanon Fieldhouse Mega Sports-Plex

Oceans Exhibit Indianapolis Zoo

Made@Plainfield, City of Plainfield, IN

Avon Public Library

Expanding library access and building comfort for a growing community

Overview

Expanding security, safety, and comfort for every library user

Brownsburg Public Library

Eagle Branch Library – Indianapolis Public Library

Exceeding the goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch

Overview

Resource-sipping lights and plumbing fixtures saves money and resources

Safer exterior lighting

Maximum natural light inside

28% less water usage

Rising to the challenge of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch with solar power

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