The Woodvalley House project won the AIA Baltimore 2008 Residential Design Award. This project, which was done in coordination with architect Ziger/Snead, provides its owner with a contemporary, private retreat. The house, nestled into the hillside to minimize the scale of its 6,200 SF, affords direct and unobstructed access and views to the landscaped rear yard, gardens, and wooded ravine beyond the edge of the property.

In ABC – Associated Builders & Contractors magazine, the Union Memorial Hospital Helipad was featured as a 2008 Excellence Winner. Henry Adams provided the complete MEP design for a rooftop helipad for Union Memorial Hospital’s emergency services. The design was done in accordance with USDoT FAA Heliport Design Recommendations and Standards. It also incorporated the specific code requirements from IFC Chapter 11 (Aviation Facilities) and NFPA 418 (Heliports). The design included:

• Foam fire-extinguishing system for the pad
• Storm water drains for pad independently collected and piped to existing storm water system
• A heating system for the slab for snow and ice removal
• A storm water trench drain at the ramps edge
• Extension of fire standpipes to helipad elevation
• Specialized lighting per FAA requirements
• Area lighting for rooftop and Access Bridge
• Maintained Hospital HVAC service from rooftop Air Handling Units 3 and 4 (37,500cfm each) during the construction by headering the units together. Modifications included rerouted outdoor air ductwork and fans, charcoal filters, and new louvers to alleviate possible issues caused by the helicopter exhaust.

Henry Adams, LLC provided the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communication, and fire protection design services for the new 2,600 SF Watershed Center. The new building consists of lobby areas, exhibit space, 50-person meeting room, small conference room, offices, public toilets, storage and mechanical space. The meeting room will be used for lectures, films and educational programs. The building is designed in accordance with LEED Standards and has achieved Gold LEED status. The design incorporates many sustainable features, including the use of extensive green roofs over the entire building, a composting toilet, natural ventilation, rain storage system, and sustainable materials where appropriate.

Dakota Kelley, who is studying Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska, was awarded the Henry Adams ASHRAE scholarship.

In September, Irvine Nature Center opens the doors to its new campus in Owings Mills. This highly anticipated event heralds the newest offering for Marylanders seeking information and inspiration for living a greener, more active life. The new facility provides Baltimore a wonderful new destination with a rich programmatic history. Visitors enjoy a green building, state-of-the-art exhibits, and a beautiful 116-acre campus with miles of trails to explore. But it will also be much more than a destination. The new Irvine will be a community resource, a place where people of all ages can learn about nature and how to live a more active life.

The Henry Adams Scholarship was presented to the winner at an ASHRAE awards banquet. Congratulations Alyssa Adams.

Doug Tebera becomes President of Henry Adams, Don Steiner is promoted to Senior Vice President and Mike Meekins is promoted to Vice President.