Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Fort Worth, TX
Expertise
- Faith-Based
Services
- electrical engineering
- mechanical / plumbing engineering
Size
- 38,000 SF
BHB provided MEP engineering design for the 38,000 SF, $11 million sanctuary addition of Arborlawn United Methodist Church. The addition included a 1,200-seat sanctuary, which houses a $1.3 million pipe organ; bride and groom spaces; five classrooms; and large foyer. This project also included renovation of the existing children’s multipurpose room.
Electrical design provided a new amp and voltage system for the sanctuary. The project included three phases to meet current needs and to support future expansions included in the church’s master plan.
The sanctuary house lighting system utilizes pendant mounted, dimmable, fluorescent fixtures. Egress lighting within the sanctuary uses pendant fixtures with a central battery system for emergency backup power. Mechanical design included a variable air volume (VAV) air conditioning system with hot gas reheat for tight temperature and humidity control.
Key People
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Ian Bost, PE, LEED AP
Ian Bost, PE, LEED AP
Principal | Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ian Bost began working at BHB in 2001. As one of the youngest and newest additions to the leadership team, Ian still considers himself a kid despite being over the age of 35. Ian’s success at BHB has fostered several new relationships with higher education institutions for which he has become the primary point of contact. His projects at UNT, TCU, and UTA are some of the most technologically advanced for colleges and universities. They have included systems such as single-zone VAV AHUs and chilled beam systems.
Ian’s passion for engineering efficient systems stems from his desire to be a good steward of the land. He is involved with the AIA 2030 Challenge and works closely with our clients to provide sustainable design. Over the years Ian has continuously been involved with professional societies including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. His role as a past president of the Fort Worth ASHRAE Chapter has grown into mentorships for new chapter presidents and members.
He tries to live a balanced life with his family: wife Carmen and their four kids. Ian is a Texas Tech Red Raider Alumni who enjoys supporting his college and its athletic programs. Ian enjoys living and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Project Experience
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Central Texas College Nursing Center
Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
Northpark YMCA
TCU Annie Richardson Bass Building
TCU Charlie and Marie Lupton Baseball Clubhouse
TCU Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena
TCU Frog Alley Parking Garage
TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
TCU Rees-Jones Hall
Education
Texas Tech University:
Bachelor’s Degree/2000/Mechanical Engineering -
Sean Rath, CGD, LEED AP
Sean Rath, CGD, LEED AP
Senior Associate | Senior Mechanical Designer
Sean moved from Nebraska to Texas in 1995 and immediately started working full-time at BHB that fall. In his 20 plus years at BHB, Sean has designed hundreds of projects and is now an Associate who is a Certified GeoExchange Designer and LEED Accredited Professional. He has been an active member of ASHRAE since 2003.
Sean is an 80s music junkie who enjoys playing golf and poker outside of work. Sean is married to his wife, Candi, who also works at BHB. They enjoy spending time with their daughter, Ashley, and their two dogs, Smokey and Bandit. Sean and his family enjoy traveling and taking short vacations, whenever possible.
Project Experience
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
Fort Worth Country Day Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center
Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility
TCU Rees-Jones Hall
Education
Gateway Electronics Institute:
Associates/1995/CADD & Computer Programming