UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND

Location:

Portland, OR

System:

LITEFLAM

Sector:

Educational

DESIGN GROUP:

Soderstrom Architect

owner:

University of Portland

Contractor:

Turner Construction Company

Year:

2009

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About

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND

The Shiley Hall project at the University of Portland involved renovating the existing School of Engineering building and expanding it with a three-story, 35,000-square-foot addition.

The design preserved the historic 1948 façade by utilizing salvaged masonry and introduced new wings that frame a dramatic three-story, glass-walled gallery.

The building incorporates sustainable features such as natural ventilation, daylighting, occupancy sensors, a green roof, radiant heating and cooling systems, and a fire-rated glass floor. These innovations contributed to Shiley Hall achieving LEED Platinum certification and earning a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Blending Sustainability with Historic Design in Portland

Integrating modern sustainable technologies into a historic structure.
Meeting LEED Platinum certification requirements.
Enhancing natural light penetration while ensuring fire safety.
Incorporating interactive learning features within the building design

Project SOLUTION

LITEFLAM XT90 Powers Eco-Friendly Glass Flooring

Employed the LITEFLAM XT90 system to provide a 1.5-hour fire-rated glass floor, enhancing natural light and safety.
Implemented natural ventilation, daylighting strategies, and occupancy sensors to reduce energy consumption.
Installed a green roof and radiant heating/cooling systems utilizing campus well water for energy efficiency.
Designed the building as an interactive learning environment, allowing students to observe and analyze sustainable systems in real-time.

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

LEED Platinum Excellence Elevates Portland Campus

Achieved LEED Platinum certification, making Shiley Hall one of the first 25 college campus buildings nationwide to earn this distinction.
Preserved the historic architectural character while integrating state-of-the-art sustainable technologies.
Created a dynamic educational space that serves as a living laboratory for engineering students.
Received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies, recognizing excellence in engineering design.