PROJECT Center For Health Sciences at the College of Southern Maryland
ARCHITECT Grimm + Parker Architects
LOCATION  Hughesville, Maryland US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  1/18/2023
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Antonio Rebelo, David Oakes, Amy Upton, Hunter Dyas, Julia Crawford, Brian Wolf
OWNER/CLIENT College of Southern Maryland
CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Scheibel Construction
PHOTOGRAPHER  Barry Halkin
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CIVIL ENGINEER Soltesz Engineers
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Columbia Engineering, Inc.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER James Posey Associates
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER James Posey Associates
CONSULTANT Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC) | james@sustaindesign.net | 1432 K Street NW, Suite 3, Washington, DC 20005
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Located in the historic southern Maryland area, this new 49,780 sf Health Science Center for the College of Southern Maryland is a state-of-the-art healthcare education facility centrally located to serve three counties in southeastern Maryland region. The increased demand for health care services due to the aging population coupled with the concurrent aging of both the health care workforce and health educators are resulting in a significant mismatch between the supply and demand of skilled workers. Many young adults looking to enter health care professions leave the area and pursue education and eventually choose to live in other areas. This portion of southern Maryland currently holds federal medically underserved designations; therefore, access to adequate health care resources will have a substantial impact on these populations. Medical treatment facilities have been expanding in this area in recent years. With the construction of this educational facility, the graduating work force of this Health Sciences center is well positioned to become the primary supplier of health care workforce in southern Maryland, which will contribute to the population retention and economy of this area.

This modern education facility provides classrooms and labs for various medical professions, including a state-of-the-art hospital simulation suite, medical lab technician, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, emergency medical services, student success suite, along with private and group study rooms. The building integrates numerous sustainable design elements such as site sensitive storm water management, water conservation features, highly efficient HVAC systems, and lighting controls that adjust as daylighting changes. All light fixtures throughout the building are LEDs. The large class northern façade and windows provide views and connection to the outdoors while allowing for natural daylighting.

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IMAGES (Captions and Photographer Credit)
1. North façade | Halkin Mason Photography
2. North main entry | Halkin Mason Photography
3. Main lobby looking north | Halkin Mason Photography
4. Detail north facade | Halkin Mason Photography
5. Main lobby looking south | Halkin Mason Photography
6. Typical nursing classroom | Halkin Mason Photography
7. Hospital Simulation Suite | Halkin Mason Photography
8. Student Lobby at North Facade | Halkin Mason Photography