New state-of-the-art, 234,000 SF, nine-story courthouse that consolidates six existing court facilities in Santa Clara County. The project includes 20 courtrooms, a penthouse level mechanical space, and a basement for secure parking and detention holding.
Mechanical Highlights
Duplex SA/EA air handling systems
825T chiller water system
730T condensing water system
6,000 MBH heating water system
Chilled beams
Heating and cooling radiant floor systems
Variable refrigerant volume systems
Secure air flow devices and detention plumbing fixtures
Domestic booster pump and atmospheric break tank
Fuel oil and emergency generator systems
2017 ENR Best Project-California
Owner
State of California Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
General Contractor
Hensel Phelps
Architect
ZGF
Mechanical Engineer
WSP Flack + Kurtz
Year Complete
2016
Size
234,000 SF
Contract Type
Plan & Spec
Certifications
LEED Silver
At A Glance
This 234,000 SF, nine-story Santa Clara County courthouse consolidates six court facilities into 20 courtrooms with secure basement parking and detention. FMB installed three 275-ton chillers, chilled beams, radiant floor systems, and VRF, earning LEED Silver and 2017 ENR Best Project.