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Architectural & Engineering Services provides to the University of Idaho the full range of architectural services related to the planning, programming, design, document production, cost estimation, bidding, and construction observation of capital projects and maintenance, alteration and repair projects. A & E Services is composed of the following departments: Design Center, CADD Center, Utilities & Engineering, and Construction Management. Click here to visit our Plan Center
 The AES Design Center is the unit of Facilities charged with providing A/E design services, management of A/E consultant agreements, and Management of Construction contracts in relation to the capital construction initiatives of the university state-wide. In addition, AES Design Center personnel provide code reviews, feasibility analysis, evaluation, assessment and technical review services for departments contemplating potential projects. The Design Center may be reached at (208) 885-6246 or by e-mailing Larry Chinn.
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The AES CADD Center offers drafting services, campus maps, utility infrastructure maps, building reference plans, pricing information, electronic files, historical documents, O & M manuals, and campus drawing archives. The CADD Center also provides large format document reproduction and scanning services. You can reach the CADD Center by calling (208) 885-2712 or emailing Ben Camp.
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The AES Utilities & Engineering section provides for the planning and management of the campus utility infrastructure systems, coordination with external utility providers, energy conservation, and plant engineering. Our mission is to provide reliable and efficient utilities service to support the ongoing operation of the campus. For more information contact our Resource Conservation Manager, Richard Nagy.
The Steam Plant is located on the north side of campus. Plant operation is maintained 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, and 365-days per year to provide steam for heating, cooling, and various process requirements. There are three operational steam boilers; one wood fired, and two natural gas fired, which produce over 330 million pounds of steam annually. Steam is supplied to the majority of the campus core buildings via the utility tunnel system. About 90% of the steam is produced by wood fuel, which is a renewable resource. The steam is generated at 150 psig and distributed at 60 psig. Future plans for the Steam Plant include the potential to add co-generation (creation of supplemental electric supply by steam or natural gas equipment). Central compressed air for laboratory use and HVAC controls is also produced at the Steam Plant. Compressed air is also distributed to campus in the utility tunnels. Mike Lyngholm is the Steam Plant Manager.
The campus Electrical Distribution System consists of two 13.2kV supply feeds, one on the west side of campus and the other on the east side. Each feed has a 10 MVA capacity The system is primarily an underground distribution, with some overhead distribution around the peripheries of the campus. Annual electrical use is approximately 63 million kWh. The campus electrical system is maintained by the UI Electric shop.
The central Chilled Water system consists of two main plants that generate and distribute chilled water to cool major buildings throughout the campus. Absorption chillers utilizing steam generate the majority of chilled water for campus use. Most of the chilled water lines are contained in the utility tunnel system. Future plans include the creation of a third chilled water plant and the connection of the majority of the campus core to the central system. In addition, a number of buildings house dedicated chillers. Individual building chillers will either be decommissioned or connected to the central loop to provide additional capacity. Contact Facilities Engineer Tom Sawyer for further information.
The University operates and maintains its Water, Recycled Water, and Sewer Systems. The domestic water system consists of two deep aquifer wells, two above ground storage tanks (2 million and 500,000 gallon capacity), and the buried distribution lines throughout campus. The university pumps and distributes about 320 million gallons of high quality, deep aquifer water for domestic use each year. Water is chlorinated at the wells before distribution.
Immediately adjacent to the University is the City of Moscow Waste Water Treatment Plant. Because of this favorable location, the campus is able to use over 70 million gallons of recycled water annually for irrigation. This system allows the University to maintain the grounds, Arboretum, and 18 hole golf course without having to use domestic water from the wells. This is one of the ways that the university conserves the supply of deep aquifer water while maintaining a high quality landscape.
The UI sanitary sewer system connects the university buildings to the City of Moscow Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Storm sewer system collects rain and surface water for transport to the nearest watercourse.
All the water and sewer systems are maintained and operated by university personnel and managed by Water Systems Manager, Mike Holthaus.
Energy Management and Resource Conservation: The university is very active in energy conservation and the stewardship of natural resources. The primary function is to reduce the university's consumption of utilities and other resources while supporting the mission and goals of the university, and to create an atmosphere that promotes a strong conservation ethic among employees, students, and communities. For details visit the energy conservation web page at www.dfm.uidaho.edu/energy. Resource Conservation Manager, Richard Nagy.
Plant Engineering : The utilities team provides support to Campus Planning and Architectural and Engineering Services throughout all phases of the campus development and construction. Ongoing support and coordination is also provided to the construction, maintenance, and operational activities within Facilities.
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The AES Construction Management section offers quality control to construction projects, construction observation, and construction status reports. You can reach Construction Management by calling (208) 885-7346 or by e-mailing Butch Fullerton.
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The AES Plan Center
* Plans of current construction projects are available for viewing at the University of Idaho Architectural & Engineering Services Plan Center. To order a plan set, you should contact Terri Benscoter, A & E Services. Typically, plan sets require a nominal deposit. The deposit is refundable following the bid, if you return the plans.
* Plans are also typically available for viewing at regional Plan Centers. Call 885-6246 for a list of the Plan Centers in your area.
* Click here to review any projects that currently have an Ad for Bid or a RFQ.
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