Seventh Day Adventist Youth Pavilion & Gymnasium

🌟 Southeastern Conference SDA — Youth Pavilion & Gymnasium MEPFP Engineering

10,000 SF Multi-purpose Facility | Hawthorne, FLEngineer of Record: ECF Engineering Consultants

🏗️ Project Highlights

ECF Engineering served as the Engineer of Record for this 10,000 SF new construction, which includes classrooms, a basketball court, a second-floor fitness center with indoor track, and a commercial kitchen. As architects, developers, or municipal leaders know, such mixed-use buildings demand highly coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to meet operational, safety, and sustainability goals.

🔧 Innovative System Designs

1. Energy-Efficient HVAC with Zoning Flexibility

   • Designed a system using variable air volume (VAV) and zoned control to accommodate varied usage, from peak court events to off-peak classrooms.

   • Employed advanced energy recovery, economizers, and part-load optimization, aligning with industry trends toward predictive HVAC controls and reduced energy consumption (Tec Inc. Engineering).

2. Smart Electrical Systems with LED & EMS

   • Deployed high-efficiency LED lighting with dimming and occupancy controls to meet classroom, arena, and kitchen needs.

   • Integrated a building-wide Energy Management System (EMS) for centralized monitoring, mirroring best practices used by Signify and Enlighted in campus facilities.

3. Conservation-minded Plumbing

   • Incorporated an on-site water treatment plant to address off-grid constraints, sized and configured per campground and rural facility guidance (Highland Tank).

   • Used low-flow, dry-type fixtures and an energy-efficient recirculating hot-water loop, aligning with sustainable facility standards.

4. Self-contained Fire Protection System

   • Designed a fire suppression system fed via a well and storage tank with dedicated fire pumps—meeting NFPA 22 standards (arXiv, Waterworld).

   • Designed for standalone operation outside municipal infrastructure, leveraging vertical storage tanks similar to those used in remote facilities (Waterworld).

     
     

📊 Market Position & Competitive Insights

• Smart Controls & Operational Flexibility

  Leading firms emphasize intelligent HVAC and EMS integrations in mixed-use buildings—our design aligns with this market shift toward AI-assisted and occupancy-driven energy optimization (arXiv).

• Off-Grid Infrastructure Solutions

  Compared to urban contractors reliant on municipal services, ECF’s self-contained water and fire protection systems deliver a competitive advantage in remote or rural facilities.

• Energy & Sustainability Standards

  We exceed code-minimum efficiency and water-use criteria with low-flow fixtures, recirculation loops, and EMS, matching expectations from developers pursuing LEED, WELL, or sustainability mandates.

  
  

🏆 Why ECF Stands Out

🎯 Benefits for Stakeholders

• Architects: Gain flexibility through smart zoning and integrated systems that support dynamic programming

• Developers: Achieve operational savings, regulatory compliance, and asset resilience—all packaged for cost-effective procurement

• Municipal & Institutional Staff: Secure compliant, sustainable infrastructure suitable for off-grid, multi-use facilities

  
  

✅ Let’s Build the Future, Together

ECF Engineering Consultants delivers future-ready MEPFP systems that meet the evolving needs of educational, recreational, and remote facilities. Our approach ensures energy efficiency, water independence, and operational flexibility—all while positioning you ahead in today’s sustainability-driven market.

📞 Contact our Senior Director of Building Services Group to discuss smart, resilient engineering for your next mixed-use or off-grid facility project.