TCU College of Fine Arts
Fort Worth, Texas
Expertise
- Education
Services
- mechanical / plumbing engineering
- electrical engineering
Size
- 40,000 SF
Baird, Hampton & Brown provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design for the construction of Texas Christian University’s new two-story College of Fine Arts building spanning 40,000 square feet. The LEED Silver Certified building houses the schools of interior design, digital media, and fashion design all under one roof. This new creative hub features nine learning spaces that will provide a unique learning environment for students to develop their creative skills further. Spaces include classrooms and labs with specialized equipment, computer labs with industry-specific software, a photography studio, archival storage for textiles, a jury room, faculty and support offices, and an exterior-facing visual merchandising display window.
The open-concept studio area on the first floor features exposed fabric ductwork. The building is tied into the campus’ central chilled water system and is served by a VAV central air handler with VAV terminal units. Boilers were installed to heat the facility. A dedicated dehumidification unit was provided to serve the clothing archival space.
A new electrical service and distribution system were designed for the entire building. The new electric service is tied into the campus medium voltage loop. Lighting controls were designed for new LED light fixtures. In addition to meeting LEED and energy code requirements, the LED light fixtures and lighting controls are designed to enhance the use of each unique learning environment. For example, in the studio, an addressable lighting system was provided so the space can be divided into four spaces, and the lighting in each space is controlled independently. The building has a unique lighting lab that allows students to test their projects under different lighting sources, such as incandescent, fluorescent and LED. The lab also will enable students to test different dimming protocols such as 0-10V, line dimming (ELV), and DMX.
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 -
Kirk Plum, PE, NSSA AP, CPDT, LEED Green Associate
Kirk Plum, PE, NSSA AP, CPDT, LEED Green Associate
Associate | Mechanical Engineer
Kirk Plum always enjoyed math and science, but it wasn’t until he realized he wouldn’t be taller than 5’8″ that he gave up the goal of being a professional athlete and decided to be an engineer. He was always intrigued by buildings and had a passion to be as environmentally friendly as possible so the career would prove to be a great fit. He finds it rewarding to have such a tangible result of all his hard work and to be able to impact others with his projects.
Kirk came to BHB full-time in January 2019 following three summers as an intern and the completion of his master’s degree. His graduate degree in mechanical and energy engineering coupled with his LEED Green Associate credential position him as an important member of the firm’s sustainable design team. His passion is designing the most energy-efficient and owner-friendly mechanical and plumbing systems possible. His experience is primarily in K-12 and higher education and includes mechanical and plumbing systems design, hydronic systems design, VAV systems, and energy models.
Outside of work, Kirk enjoys spending time with his wife Hallie (his high school sweetheart) and family, working out, driving his 2006 red Mustang GT, and watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He still gets goosebumps every time he hears the radio call from when the Buccaneers clinched their first Super Bowl in 2003: “There it is, the dagger’s in. We’re going to win the Super Bowl.”
Education
University of North Texas:
Bachelors/2018/Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Masters/2018/Mechanical and Energy Engineering -
Craig Gregory, PE
Craig Gregory, PE
Vice President of Facilities Engineering
Growing up, Craig Gregory knew he wanted to become an engineer. Even as a kid, he was always interested in math and how things worked. Naturally, this led him to studying engineering and graduating from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Craig joined the industry soon after graduating from college in 1987. A few years later, he joined Merlin Hampton, who had previously hired him at another company, at BHB and he has been with us ever since.
Craig has experience as the lead electrical engineer in a wide variety of projects ranging from sophisticated electrical distribution designs to large data centers and complex renovation projects in hospitals and industrial facilities such as Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Outside of work, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife Laura and his two daughters Autumn and Allie. Their favorite place to vacation is Disney World.
Project Experience
Early Learning Center
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
Education
Texas A&M University:
Bachelor’s Degree/1987/Electrical Engineering
