{"id":1253,"date":"2019-07-23T19:42:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T19:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?post_type=project&p=1253"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:12:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:12:08","slug":"new-health-professions-education-building","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/project\/new-health-professions-education-building\/","title":{"rendered":"New Health Professions Education Building"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Pikeville\u2019s new Health Professions Education Building houses the new Kentucky College of Optometry program, state-of-the-art School of Nursing, additional university support functions, and other health-related professional degree programs. The \u201cPavilion\u201d event space on the top floor serves the University and the community.<\/p>\n

Pikeville\u2019s mountainous location required the structure \u2013 classified as high-rise construction \u2013 to be built into a steep hillside. The nearly 45-degree slope and the building architecture presented several challenges for the engineers. The designers solved these challenges while also meeting the recently adopted increased requirements of 2012 IECC \u2013 making the building one of the most efficient in the region.<\/p>\n

Special considerations included:<\/p>\n