Brown University
Indoor Turf Facility (ITF)
Project Overview
- New construction of an indoor field facility to house expanded activities on the University’s athletic campus
- Utilization of the collaborative, team-based Target Value Design process to drive the design to the best overall project value
- Analysis and pre-purchase of major equipment to achieve Brown’s energy code requirements and prevent schedule impact of long-lead materials
To accommodate a wide range of varsity, club, intramural and recreational activities, Brown University is building an all-season indoor practice facility located on the University’s Wendell R. Erickson Athletic Complex alongside four major athletic buildings. The new ITF will house a turf field, a 4,500 sq. ft. equipment room and a common lobby.
In line with Brown’s Net Zero Pledge, equipment and systems are being designed and installed to exceed current energy code requirements by a minimum of 20%. Appropriate modeling and life cycle cost analyses are being incorporated into the design reviews and overall pre-construction process to ensure these goals are met.
Several enabling projects early in construction will help to create a suitable site for the new facility, such as required modifications to the adjacent Goldberger Field including relocation of the existing bleachers, press box, site utilities and more. All work is being coordinated and communicated to mitigate disruption to the occupied campus and nearby residential neighborhoods.
