Vermont Technical College Hartness Library

Randolph Center, Vermont

DuBois & King provided engineering design services for renovation of the Hartness Library, which serves the students of the Community College of Vermont and Vermont Technical College. The facility was originally constructed in 1966 and since that time no major changes have been made to the building. The current facility is 12,000-sf and consists of student areas, offices, restrooms, storage, and mechanical areas.

Engineering services for improvements to modernize and reconfigure the building to provide a space more suitable for study and academic inquiry; creation of additional private and collaborative study areas; increased access to information technology and improved lighting; upgrades to office space and bathrooms; and upgrades to ADA accessibility to bring the library in line with modern standards.

Design for the electrical system upgrades to the 12,000 sf campus library included new energy efficient lighting, data/computer system wiring, cable management layout, and electrical power and distribution. System improvements included fire alarm and lighting controls. Design addressed occupancy comfort and efficiency of heating, electrical energy, and ventilation.