Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) constructed a shared high-density storage facility for circulating and special collections material. The 55,000-sf, climate-controlled Library Service Center (LSC) was developed to create a unified collection of materials available to faculty, staff, and students at both Atlanta institutions.
Precis performed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering on the project in two distinct phases, including an MEP/FP basis of design (BOD) and final detailed design followed by construction administration. Special design considerations included tight control of low temperature and humidity conditions to maximize the preservation index of the archival storage facility. Precis was selected for the project due to its proven track record of successful projects involving critical environments.