Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
Keller, TX
Expertise
- Education
Services
- electrical engineering
- mechanical / plumbing engineering
Size
- 185,000 SF
BHB provided MEP engineering design services for the new 185,000 SF, $32 million Timberview Middle School for Keller Independent School District. The building includes a living laboratory demonstration facility for faculty, staff and students to learn about sustainable design. The middle school was designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and won an EPA Award.
Energy recovery ventilators were provided to pretreat outside air and achieve an increased ventilation rate of 30 percent above the ASHRAE Standard 62.1. Low-flow plumbing fixtures, including shower heads, were provided to reduce the overall water usage of the building by 30 percent. The lighting system was designed to reduce energy by 25 percent over the baseline case and included a low-voltage relay system and daylight harvesting controls.
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 -
Merlin Hampton, PE
Merlin Hampton, PE
Founder | Senior Electrical Engineer
As a youngster, Merlin Hampton was intrigued by electricity. His fascination with electricity helped shape his successful career as an electrical engineer. Merlin has over 45 years of experience in design and project management. He is qualified in all aspects of the electrical engineering profession.
His experience includes healthcare, historical renovation, educational, data processing, religious, industrial, institutional, exterior distribution, and emergency power systems. He was also responsible for the electrical engineering of NASA’s Space Station Control Center in Houston. Merlin is a past board member of the City of Fort Worth’s Electrical Board and the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Codes Coordinating Committee.
When he’s not working or serving as a board member, Merlin loves reading, downhill skiing, and spending time with his family and wife, Margaret. Merlin also serves as a deacon at his church and volunteers with his wife at Christian Friends of Israel – America. As a former President of the Board, Merlin and his wife have traveled to Israel numerous times over the years to help aid and support Jewish terror victims and Holocaust survivors.
Education
University of Texas at Arlington:
Bachelor’s Degree/1970/Electrical Engineering
Recognition
