Fort Knox Ireland Army Health Clinic
Sustainable design triumph
Project Facts
| Location | Fort Knox, Kentucky |
| Owner | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Size | 101,000 SF |
| Cost | $36 million |
| Status | Completed 2020 |
| Certifications | LEED Gold |
Overview
Our team specializes in innovative structural engineering, exemplified by our design for the Ireland Army Health Clinic. Through advanced moment framing, we seamlessly merged modern aesthetics with structural integrity, maximizing natural light and spaciousness within the facility. The design met rigorous security and vibration control standards to ensure the clinic’s resilience and compliance with DOD objectives all while incorporating beauty and environmental consciousness in our design.
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About the Project
Following base changes at Fort Knox, the previous Ireland Army Community Hospital was deemed much larger than was necessary to meet the community’s needs. The Army decided that the aging facility needed to be replaced, resulting in the Ireland Army Health Clinic. The clinic was designed to create a patient and family-friendly environment. It was imperative to improve the quality and safety of care while still designing for future flexibility and growth.
We used moment framing around the perimeter to allow for more windows and an open facade. Additionally, with the moment frame, our team was able to achieve brace-free interiors for building flexibility in the future.
Secure design and specific vibration criteria were necessary for this clinic. A hardened facade design to meet DOD requirements took special consideration as it includes special overhangs, a two-story curtain wall, and an interior clerestory. The building was also designed to meet the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI) vibration requirements.
The new facility includes physical therapy, primary and specialty care clinics, laboratories, radiology, pharmacy, and mental health care.
