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Old Harbor Nuniaq Community Center and Tsunami Shelter

RSA provided full mechanical and electrical design services for the new 7,807 SF, facility, designed to function as a community center, with gathering space, offices and a kitchen. The design included generator and water storage to allow the facility to also be used asd an emergency tsunami shelter. The project was delivered under a design-build method, with RSA providing construction administration services.

Featured Mechanical Systems

  • High-Efficiency heating system with back-up configuration
  • Natural Ventilation systems supplemented with ceiling and ventilation fans 
  • Emergency fuel and water storage
  • Sprinkler system

Featured Electrical Systems

  • Standby generator system to support emergency shelter operations
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems designed for safety, efficiency, and code compliance
  • Telecommunications infrastructure supporting emergency communication needs

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Old Harbor, Alaska

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ECI Architects

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