Tennessee State Museum has won a First Place ASHRAE Technology Award for outstanding achievement in the design and operation of energy-efficient buildings in the New Public Assembly category.
Designed by HGA in association with EOA Architects, the classically inspired museum along the Bicentennial Mall in Nashville provides modern, state-of-the-art exhibit, community, and event spaces that chronicle the diverse history of the State of Tennessee.
Programming includes six permanent galleries dedicated to different cultural and historic themes; five smaller galleries for temporary exhibits; a Children’s Gallery for ages three to eight; Tennessee Time Tunnel with artifacts and interactive technology; and a 250-seat Digital Learning and Outreach Center.
Through an integrated architecture and engineering process, HGA delivered cost-effective energy solutions that met the critical temperature and humidity requirements for artifacts and changing collections. Energy systems include an air-handling system with thoughtful distribution and highly-efficient modular cooling and heating plant.
About the Awards
ASHRAE is the professional membership association of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
The national ASHRAE Technology Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in the design and operation of energy efficient buildings. Award winners will be highlighted at the 2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 1 – 5.
