Jacobs has been awarded two United States Air Force Design Awards for work with the natural and built environment of Air Force facilities and installations
The Merit Award for facility design was awarded to the Air Force Reserve Command, a consolidated mission complex phase one Air Force base in Georgia.
The jury panel awarded the Merit Award for the team’s incorporation of strong exterior through vertical and horizontal design elements, which were noted as a testament of American heritage.
The panel also noted the two-story lobby, presenting an innovative design and showcasing Air Force Reserve Command history and heritage artefacts.
The building, noted for blending ‘legacy with sustainability’, includes optimized energy performance through daylighting, exterior and interior shading devices, water-reducing fixtures, and adjusted mechanical systems to reduce air usage.
The Citation Award for facility design was gifted to the Distributed Common Ground Station Operations Center at Beale Air Force Base, California, which the jury commended for the column-free Operations Floor design that allowed for the flexibility of the space needed to keep pace with operational mission rhythm.
The jury also noted the use of sustainable techniques, such as using electro-chromatic glass to achieve a 12% increase in energy efficiency beyond the industry standard.
Other methods supported low-impact site development, water and energy efficiency, use of recycled and recyclable materials, indoor air quality and occupant comfort – all features that helped the facility achieve significant energy utilization and a LEED Silver Certification that is unique for this building type.
‘Built-to-last designs that support the mission of the Air Force for years to come’
Jacobs federal and environmental solutions senior vice president and retired USAF Major General Tim Byers commented: Â “These projects and recognition exemplify our commitment to the unique design excellence needed for these facilities to support their 24-hour critical global missions while improving the quality-of-life and reducing the stress for service members around the world.
“By leveraging cost control, energy efficiency, functionality, resiliency and sustainability, we are creating built-to-last designs that support the mission of the Air Force for years to come.”
