Lawrence Arts Center Executive Summary 2009 940 New Hampshire Street

Description

Steel framing; exterior is brick with corrugated steel.  Interior is sheetrock and metal studs.  40,000 sq. ft.  

Year Constructed

      Opened in 2002

Current Appraised Value

$8,578,900.00 ($388,580.00 land, $8,190,320.00 improvements)

Condition Report

The Arts Center is in good overall condition.

Completed Improvements

      2003 to present

· Awning was installed on ceramic room terrace

· Ongoing painting

· GFCI’s added to studio and class rooms

· Writing Room converted to Digital Media Room

Energy Conservation Efforts

· Energy saving lighting is being used to replace incandescent;  lighting will always be upgraded

· Dimmers have been installed

Needed Improvements

· Magnetic door holders for four doors, $5,000.00

· Improve lighting in large gallery

· Add bicycle rack parking

· Install electrical connection for the fountain by daycare

· Electrical for outdoor kiln canopy

Needed Energy Efficiency Projects

· Implement a set-back on the environmental controls

Energy Costs History

	2007	2008
Gas	$33,415.36	$31,239.23
Sq. ft. costs	00.84	00.78
Electric	$43,483.06	$51,162.73
Sq. ft. costs	01.09	01.28
Heating degree days	6949	5770
Cooling degree days	1701	1173

Energy consumption

Electrical usage in KW

Gas usage in cubic feet